USER GUIDEUSER GUIDE
RAM TRUCKS
1500/2500/3500
RAM TRUCKS
1500/2500/3500
20112011
Driving and Alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol
levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a
designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp,
your reexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting
in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly
recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any
device or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any
electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios,
vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while
driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is
moving. If you nd yourself unable to devote your full attention to
vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle. Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of cellular
telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s
responsibility to comply with all local laws.
IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the
important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your
Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals, Warranty Booklets,
Tire Warranty and 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles purchased
in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada)
in electronic format. We hope you nd it useful. Replacement DVD kits
may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Copyright 2011
Chrysler Group LLC.
If you are the rst registered
owner of your vehicle, you
may obtain a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s
Manual, Navigation/Media Center
Manuals or Warranty Booklet by
calling 1-866-726-4636 (U.S.)
or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or
by contacting your dealer.
If you are the rst registered
owner of your vehicle, you
may obtain a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s
Manual, Navigation/Media Center
Manuals or Warranty Booklet by
calling 1-866-726-4636 (U.S.)
or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or
by contacting your dealer.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC . . . 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
Driver Cockpit ...............4
Instrument Cluster ............6
GETTING STARTED
KeyFOB ..................8
Remote Start ................9
Theft Alarm ...............10
Seat Belt .................10
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — Airbags ............. 11
Child Restraints ............. 12
Front Seats ................ 14
Heated/Ventilated Seats ........16
Heated Steering Wheel ......... 17
Tilt Steering Column / Adjustable
Pedals ..................18
Diesel Engine Starting Procedures . . 19
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Turn Signals/Wiper/Washer/High
Beams Lever ............... 20
Headlight Switch ............21
Speed Control Lever .......... 22
Electronic Range Select (ERS)
Operation ................ 23
Manual Climate Controls ........ 24
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . 24
Parksense
Parkview®Rear Back-Up Camera . . . 25
Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking) 26
Idle-Up Feature (Diesel/Automatic
Transmission Only) ........... 26
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) –
2500 Models Only ............ 27
Power Sliding Rear Window ......28
Power Sunroof ..............28
Wind Buffeting .............. 29
®
Rear Park Assist ..... 25
ELECTRONICS
Your Vehicle's Sound System ..... 30
Non-Touch-Screen Radios ....... 32
Touch-Screen Radios .......... 34
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....41
Uconnect™ Phone ........... 41
Uconnect™ Voice Command ...... 43
®
/USB/MP3 Control ........44
iPod
Video Entertainment System (VES)™ . 46
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ...................48
Programmable Features ........49
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®
)...............50
Power Inverter ..............52
Power Outlets ..............53
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
Four-Wheel Drive Operation ......54
UTILITY
Easy-Off Tailgate ............ 56
Rambox
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) .........60
Tow/Haul Mode .............60
Integrated Trailer Brake Module ....61
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) ............ 61
®
.................57
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-Hour Towing Assistance ......63
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . 63
If Your Engine Overheats ........ 67
Jacking And Tire Changing .......68
Jump-Starting ..............75
Emergency Tow Hooks .........77
Shift Lever Override ...........78
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ....... 79
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ......... 80
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....... 81
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Opening The Hood ........... 82
Engine Compartment ..........83
Fuel Filter/Water Separator —
Diesel Only ................87
Exhaust Regeneration — Diesel Only . 88
Fluids And Capacities .......... 89
Maintenance Chart ........... 94
Fuses ...................99
Tire Pressures ..............101
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ......102
Exterior Bulbs ..............102
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Chrysler Group LLC Customer
Center ..................103
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer
Center ..................103
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired .103
Publications Ordering ..........103
Reporting Safety Defects In The
50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ............104
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
Authentic Accessories By MOPAR®. .105
INDEX
..................106
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured
that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's
control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never
a substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always
drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and
your passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they
take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving
or take your eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that
are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not
ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in
this guide that are not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the
right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or
improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install
them on products previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with
the important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to
operate and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information
which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia
DVD also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player
(including the Media Center Touch-Screen Radios). Additional DVD operational
information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the
owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience,
the information contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future
reference.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural
resources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the
user information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for
tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment.
Vehicles Sold In Canada
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution
therefore.
2
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause
interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing
loss of control of the vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems,
or chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including
Keyless Enter-N-Go and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties
with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to
see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized
dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are
registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2011 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT
4
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
5
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Airbag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE
(See page 63 for more information.)
- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light**
- SVC (Service) 4WD Indicator Light
6
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- TOW/HAUL Indicator
- Four-Wheel Drive LOW
Mode Indicator
- Four-Wheel Drive and
4LOCK Mode Indicator
- 4WD Auto Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Off Indicator
- Cargo Lamp On Indicator
- Exhaust Brake Indicator
(Diesel Only)
- Door Ajar Indicator
- Electronic Speed Control Set
Indicator
- Loose Gas Cap Indicator
Odometer Messages
ECO - Fuel Saver Indicator Off noFUSE* - Fuse Fault
ECO-ON - Fuel Saver Indicator On CHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil
Lo tirE - Low Tire Pressure Water in Fuel LoWASH - Low Washer Fluid Wait to Start * If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
(Diesel Only)
(Diesel Only)
7
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB
Panic Alarm
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
• Press the LOCK button once to lock
all the doors. Press the UNLOCK
button once to unlock the driver’s
door only and twice within five
seconds to unlock all the doors.
• All doors can be programmed to
unlock on the first press of the
UNLOCK button. Refer to
Programmable Features in this
guide.
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn
the panic alarm off.
Express Window Feature
• To remotely lower both front door windows at the same time, press and
release the UNLOCK button and then immediately press and hold the
UNLOCK button until the windows lower to the level desired or until they lower
completely.
Emergency Key
• Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is
an emergency key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and
unlocking the doors. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the top
of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your
other hand.
CAUTION!
• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your Key Fob will become
locked in the ignition.
• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage could
occur to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for
locking and unlocking the doors.
• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either:
• Jump Start the vehicle.
• Charge the battery.
8
(Continued)
GETTING STARTED
CAUTION! (Continued)
• Contact your dealer for assistance on how to remove the Key Fob using
the manual over ride method.
WARNING!
• Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do
not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle or in the ignition. A child could start
the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
REMOTE START
x
• Press the REMOTE START button
REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• In order to allow proper engine pre-heating (diesel engine only), depending on
engine temperature, there may be a delay of up to 30 seconds before the
engine starts.
• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the Key Fob in the
ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the
ignition Key Fob is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
2
twice within five seconds. Pressing the
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or
killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to
be severely injured or killed.
WARNING!
9
GETTING STARTED
THEFT ALARM
To Arm
• Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door
is open.
To Disarm
• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button and turn the ignition to the ON/RUN
position.
SEAT BELT
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack
in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it
is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the
risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not
resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a
collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear
your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you
could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat
belt snugly.
• A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or
loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not
disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced
after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
• The seat belts for both front seating positions may be equipped with
pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in
the event of a collision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed airbag must be replaced immediately.
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you
are not buckled up properly. You 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.
10
WARNING!
GETTING STARTED
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIRBAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Airbags for both the driver and right front
passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced
Front Airbags will not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Airbags are designed to provide additional protection by
supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the
severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Airbags are not expected to
reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable
Curtains to protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a
window.
• If the Airbag Warning Light
while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on
WARNING!
• Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, the airbags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even
though you have airbags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced
Front Airbag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Airbags
need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the
steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains need room to inflate. Do not lean
against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain during
deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved
in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer
immediately.
11
GETTING STARTED
CHILD RESTRAINTS
• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if
available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.
• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be
prosecuted for ignoring it.
Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System
• Your vehicle’s second row passenger seats are equipped with the child
restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors
and Tether for CHildren. LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed
in the rear seat outboard positions.
• LATCH equipped seating positions have both lower anchor bars, located at
the back of the seat cushion, and tether strap anchorages, located behind the
seat back.
Installing The Lower Attachments:
• The vehicle lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat
cushion where it meets the seatback. The rear seat lower anchors can be
readily identified by the symbol
anchorages and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the
child restraint.
Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) Regular Cab - Front Seat:
• Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will
reach over the seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly
behind the seat.
located on the seatback directly above the
• Loosen the child seat adjusters on
the lower straps and on the tether
strap so that you can attach the
hooks or connectors to the vehicle
anchors more easily.
• Attach the lower hooks or
connectors over the top of the
seatcover material.
• Then tighten the straps as you push
the child restraint rearward and
downward into the seat.
12
GETTING STARTED
• Lift the cover (if equipped), and
attach the hook to the square
opening in the sheet metal.
• Install the child restraint and remove
the slack in the tether strap
according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) Quad Cab
• Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints and reaching between the
rear glass and rear seat. The tether strap may be retained with an elastic band.
Accessibility to the tether strap is greatly improved by raising the seat cushion
to the “up” position. Remove the elastic before use.
®
/Crew Cab - Rear Seats:
• Place a child restraint on either outboard rear seat and adjust the tether strap
so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly
behind the seat and then to the anchor directly behind the center rear seat.
• Pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint and through the loop of
webbing behind the child seat.
• Route each tether strap to the anchor behind the center seat, and attach the
hooks to the anchor loop.
• Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and adjust the tether strap so
that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind
the seat and to the anchor directly behind the right seat.
• Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Anchor Loops
2. Snap Hook
3. Tether Strap
4. Passenger's Side Rear Child Seat
5. Rear Center Child Seat
6. Driver's Side Rear Child Seat
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
• To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the
retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the
latch plate into the buckle.
13
GETTING STARTED
• Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the
belt to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten
the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with
time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
• Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between
the anchor and the child seat, preferably between the head restraint posts
underneath the head restraint.
• Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the tether anchor and
remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the
seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile
inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could
become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you
are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in
your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to
failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or
child restraint.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the
child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle
with a front passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause infants in
this position to be severely injured or killed.
FRONT SEATS
Power Seats
14
• The seat switch controls
forward/backward and up/down.
• The recline switch controls the angle
of the seatback. Push switch forward
or rearward and the seatback will
move in either direction.
GETTING STARTED
Power Lumbar
• The lumbar controls are located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. The
lumbar support can be increased by pressing the front of the switch and
decreased by pressing the back of the switch.
Memory Seats
• The memory seat feature allows you to save the driver's seat position
(excluding lumbar position), driver's outside mirror position, adjustable brake
and accelerator pedals, Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) temperature
setting and radio station preset settings. The driver's memory buttons are
located on the outboard side of the driver's seat cushion.
• Adjust all memory profile settings, press the SET button, then press 1 or 2
within five seconds.
• To program a Key Fob to the memory position, place the ignition switch in the
LOCK position and remove the Key Fob, press and release the LOCK button
on the Key Fob to be programmed within 5 seconds of pressing button 1 or 2.
• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the
programmed Key Fob.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Manual Seats
Forward/Rearward
Recliner
• Lift up on the adjusting bar located
at the front of the seat near the floor
and release at the desired position,
then release the handle to lock the
seat into position.
• Lift the recliner lever located on the
outboard side of the seat, lean back
and release at the desired position.
15
GETTING STARTED
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it
may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if
movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden
movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not
be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust
a seat while the vehicle is parked.
• Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatback to swing (dump) forward
on manual recliner seats. Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while
actuating the handle. The seatback may swing forward and hit you, causing
injury. This dump feature allows access to the storage bin behind the seat. To
avoid injury, place your hand on the seatback and actuate the handle, then
position the seatback in the desired position.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be
severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
• The controls for front heated seats
are located on the center instrument
panel below the climate controls.
• Press the switch once to select
High-level heating. Press the switch
a second time to select Low-level
heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut the heating elements Off.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to
Low-level after approximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off
automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
Front Ventilated Seats
• Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from
the passenger compartment and blow air through fine perforations in the seat
cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient
temperatures.
16
GETTING STARTED
• The ventilated seat switches are located in the switch bank in the center stack
of the instrument panel, just below the climate controls. The fans operate at
two speeds, HIGH and LOW. Press the switch once to select High speed.
Press the switch a second time to select Low speed. Press the switch a third
time to turn the fans Off.
Rear Heated Seats
• Second row heated seat switches
are located on the rear of the center
console.
• Press the switch once to select
High-level heating. Press the switch
a second time to select Low-level
heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut the heating elements Off.
• If the High-level setting is selected,
the system will automatically switch
to Low-level after approximately
60 minutes. The Low-level setting
will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the
seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a
seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the
increased surface temperature of the seat.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
• The steering wheel contains a
heating element that heats the
steering wheel to one temperature
setting.
• The heated steering wheel switch is
located on the center instrument
panel below the climate controls.
• Press the switch once to turn the
heating element On. Press the switch
a second time to turn the heating
element Off.
17
GETTING STARTED
• Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it will operate for
approximately 58 to 70 minutes before automatically shutting off. The heated
steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is
already warm.
TILT STEERING COLUMN / ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
Tilt Steering Column
• The tilt lever is located on the
steering column, below the turn
signal lever.
• Pull forward on the lever and move
the steering wheel up or down as
desired.
• Release the lever to lock the steering
wheel into position.
Adjustable Pedals
• Press the switch located on the left side of the steering column forward to
move the brake and accelerator pedals away from the driver and press the
switch rearward to move the pedals closer to the driver.
NOTE: The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when
the Electronic Speed Control is set.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to
move, as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become
limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path.
WARNING!
• Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a
stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have a
collision. Adjust the column only while the vehicle is stopped. Be sure it is
locked before driving.
• Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control
and have a collision. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
18
GETTING STARTED
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES
Engine Block Heater
• For ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), engine block heater usage is
recommended.
• For ambient temperatures below –20°F (-29°C), engine block heater usage is
required.
• The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood to the right side and
can be located just behind the grille near the headlamp.
• Connect the heater cord to a ground-fault interrupter protected 110–115 volt
AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.
NOTE: The block heater will require 110 volts AC and 6.5 amps to activate the
heater element.
• The block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate
warming effect on the coolant.
Water In Fuel Message
• If a Water In Fuel message or indicator appears in the cluster and a
chime sounds five times, the fuel/water separator will need to be drained
immediately to prevent engine damage.
• Refer to Maintaining Your Vehicle in this guide for draining instructions or see
your dealer.
Cold Start Procedure
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. If the Wait To Start light
appears in the cluster, wait for the light to turn off before starting.
• In extremely cold weather below 0°F (-18°C) it may be beneficial to cycle the
manifold heaters twice before attempting to start the engine. This can be
accomplished by turning the ignition OFF for at least five seconds and then
back ON after the “Wait To Start Light” has turned off, but before the engine is
started. However, excessive cycling of the manifold heaters will result in
damage to the heater elements or reduced battery voltage.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual Diesel Supplement on the DVD for further details.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110–115 volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution.
19
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMS LEVER
Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three
times and automatically turn off.
Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five
intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third
detent for high wiper operation.
Washer Operation
• Push the end of the lever inward to the second detent and hold for as long as
spray is desired.
High Beams
• Push the lever away from you to activate the high beams.
• A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams
are on.
NOTE: For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present
to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
20
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking
Lights/Headlights
• Rotate the headlight switch, located
on the instrument panel to the left of
the steering wheel, to the first detent
for parking lights
second detent for headlights
• With the parking lights or low beam
headlights on, push the headlight
switch once for fog lights.
• Rotate the headlight switch to “A”
for AUTO headlights.
• When set to “A” (AUTO), the system automatically turns the headlights on or
off based on ambient light levels.
and to the
.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme left position to fully dim the
instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.
• Rotate the dimmer control right to increase the brightness of the instrument
panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control right to the next detent position to fully brighten the
odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to your
Media Center/Radio User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.
• Rotate the dimmer control right to the last detent position to turn on the
interior lighting.
Cargo Light
• The cargo light is strategically placed lighting that helps illuminate the bed
area of the truck. A cargo light symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate
the light is on.
• Push the button to turn ON/OFF the cargo lighting.
21
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate
the Speed Control.
• The cruise symbol
will appear on the instrument cluster
to indicate the Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second
time to turn the system off.
Set
• With Speed Control on, push down
and release the lever to set a desired
speed.
Accel/Decel
or CRUISE
• Push and hold the lever up to accelerate or down to decelerate the vehicle;
release the lever to save the new set speed.
• Once a speed is set, tapping the lever up or down will increase or decrease
the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
• Push and hold the lever up to accelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments or push
and hold the lever down to decelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments; release
the lever to save the new set speed.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected speed in memory, push the lever up and
release.
Cancel
• Pull the lever toward you, push the clutch pedal or apply the brakes to cancel
the set speed and maintain the set speed in memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed
memory.
WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is
dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than
you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the
Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.
22
(Continued)
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING! (Continued)
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot
maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions,
and you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use
Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,
snow-covered or slippery.
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS) OPERATION
• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows you to limit the highest available
transmission gear, and can be activated during any driving condition. When
towing a trailer or operating the vehicle in off-road conditions, using ERS shift
control will help you maximize both performance and engine braking.
• Move the console shift lever left (-) or right (+), or toggle the switch on the
column shift lever down (-) or up (+) to select the desired top gear.
• For maximum deceleration (engine braking) move the console shift lever left (-)
and hold, or toggle the switch on the column shift lever down (-) and hold.
Your vehicle will automatically select the lowest safe gear for optimal engine
braking.
• To disable ERS, push and hold the console shift lever to the right (+) or push
and hold the column shift lever switch up (+) until “D” is displayed in the
odometer.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
23
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation /Max A/C
• Rotate the Temperature Control to the MAX A/C position to automatically turn
on both Air Conditioning and Recirculation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)
• Rotate both the Mode Control and Blower Control to the AUTO position.
• Select the desired temperature by pushing the up or down temperature
buttons for the driver or passenger.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
24
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Air Conditioning (A/C)
• If the A/C button is pushed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may
flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
SYNC Temperature Button
• Push the SYNC button once to control the driver and passenger temperatures
simultaneously. Push the SYNC button a second time to control the
temperatures individually.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging turn the recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pushed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator
light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled
automatically.
PARKSENSE®REAR PARK ASSIST
• If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in
REVERSE, a warning will display in the instrument cluster and a tone, that
changes speed depending on the distance of the object from the bumper, will
sound.
• When the Instrument Cluster reads either “Clean Sensor” or “Blinded”, clean
off the bumper sensors to see if the condition is corrected.
Enable/Disable ParkSense
• ParkSense®can be enabled and disabled with a switch located in the switch
bank of the instrument panel or through the Customer-Programmable Features
section of the EVIC. When the switch is pressed to disable the system, the
instrument cluster will display the “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for
approximately five seconds.
®
PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
• You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift
lever is put into REVERSE. The ParkView
be displayed on the radio display screen, located on the center stack of the
instrument panel.
• If the radio display screen appears foggy, clean the camera lens located on the
tailgate.
®
Rear Back-Up Camera image will
25
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView®Rear
Back-Up Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to
check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots
before backing up. You must continue to pay attention while backing up. Failure
to do so can result in serious injury or death.
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING)
• The exhaust brake feature will only function when the driver turns the exhaust
brake switch to the ON position.
• The switch is located on the switch bank below the audio system.
• Once the switch is in the ON position and the vehicle is moving faster than
5 mph (8 km/h), the exhaust brake will automatically operate when the driver
removes pressure from the accelerator pedal.
• Exhaust braking is most effective when the engine RPM is higher.
NOTE: For optimum braking power, it is recommended to use the exhaust brake
while in TOW/HAUL mode.
CAUTION!
Use of aftermarket exhaust brakes is not recommended and could lead to
engine damage.
WARNING!
Do not use the exhaust brake feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions
as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the
vehicle to swing around with the possible loss of vehicle control, which may
cause a collision possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
IDLE-UP FEATURE (DIESEL/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY)
• The Idle-Up Feature uses the speed control switches to increase engine idle
speed and quickly warm the vehicle’s interior. This feature must be enabled by
your dealer. See your local dealer.
• With the transmission in PARK, the parking brake applied, and the engine
running, push the speed control ON/OFF switch on, then push the SET switch.
• The engine RPM will go up to 1100 RPM. To increase the RPM, push and hold
the ACCEL/RESUME switch and the idle speed will increase to approximately
1500 RPM. To decrease the RPM, push and hold the DECEL switch and the
idle speed will decrease to approximately 1100 RPM.
• To cancel the Idle Up Feature, either push the CANCEL switch, push the
ON/OFF switch or push the brake pedal.
26
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) – 2500 MODELS ONLY
Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description
• The Tire Pressure Monitoring System on your vehicle has two different tire
pressure settings based on vehicle loading. The Tire Light Load Switch is
located on the Instrument Panel above the climate controls.
• The “Light Load Inflation” and “Max Load Inflation” tire pressures
recommended for your vehicle based on vehicle loading are found on the
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label located on the rear face of the
driver front door.
• When the vehicle is in the “Light Load Inflation” setting, the Tire Light Load
Inflation switch is On. The indicator light is Off when in the “Max Load
Inflation” setting.
Light Load Inflation (Indicator Light On)
• If the passenger and cargo weights are less than the Light Load Pressure
Definition shown on the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label, inflate
or deflate tires to the correct “Light Load Inflation” pressure. If the indicator
light is not on, the mode can be changed by pushing the switch once.
• If the light on the switch flashes On and Off, after the button is pressed to
switch between modes, this indicates conditions are not correct to switch
modes. The system will not allow switching modes until the tire pressures
have been set to Light Load Inflation as indicated on the Supplemental Tire
Pressure Information Label.
• IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING TO SHOW LOW AIR PRESSURE, BRING
THE AIR PRESSURE IN THAT TIRE TO THE PLACARD VALUE SHOWN ON
THE LABEL ON THE DRIVER DOOR. NOTE: AFTER INFLATION, THE
VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR UP TO 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE
FLASHING LIGHT WILL GO OFF.
Max Load Inflation (Indicator Light Off)
• If the passenger and cargo weights exceed the Light Load Pressure Definition
shown on the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label, adjust tires to the
correct “Max Load Inflation” pressure. If the indicator is on, reset by pushing
the switch once.
• If the tire pressure monitoring light and a “low tire” message appears in the
cluster, inflate the tire pressures to the “Max Load Inflation” setting as
indicated in the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label.
• After any tire pressure adjustment, the vehicle may need to be driven for up
to 20 minutes at speeds over 15 mph for the tire pressure information to be
updated, or for a low tire pressure warning to go out.
• For additional information, refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
27
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW
• The switch for the power sliding rear
window is located on the overhead
console.
• Push the switch right to open the
glass and pull the switch left to close
the glass.
POWER SUNROOF
• The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console.
Opening Sunroof
Express
• Press the switch rearward and release. The sunroof will fully open and stop
automatically.
Closing Sunroof
Express
• Press the switch forward and release. The sunroof will close automatically
from any position.
Manual Open/Close
• Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof.
Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain
in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again.
Venting Sunroof
• Press and release the "VENT" button, and the sunroof will open to the vent
position. This is called “Express Vent” and will occur regardless of sunroof
position. During Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop
the sunroof.
Pinch Protection Feature
• This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during
Express Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is
detected, the sunroof will automatically return to the open position.
28
Loading...