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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 ﬁnd 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.

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.

WARNINg

Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reﬂexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new RAM and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.

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Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For additional information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local RAM dealer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER

GROUP LLC ..................3

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ...............6

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........8

GETTING STARTED

KEYFOB ...................10

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .........12

REMOTE START ..............13

SECURITY ALARM .............14

SEATBELT ..................15

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT

SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS .......16

CHILD RESTRAINTS ............17

FRONT SEATS ................ 24

HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS .......26

HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........ 28

TILT STEERING COLUMN .........29

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS ...........30

TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH

BEAMS LEVER ................31

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............32

SPEED CONTROL ..............33

EIGHT–SPEED AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED .... 34

ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS)

OPERATION .................35

1500 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM ....37

2500-3500 AIR SUSPENSION

SYSTEM ....................39

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITHOUT

TOUCHSCREEN ...............40

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH

TOUCHSCREEN ...............41

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH

TOUCHSCREEN ...............42

PARKSENSE

PARK ASSIST ................43

PARKVIEW

CAMERA ...................44

POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW .... 45

POWER SUNROOF .............45

WIND BUFFETING .............47

FRONT AND REAR

REAR BACK-UP

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 48

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........ 50

Uconnect Uconnect

(IF EQUIPPED) ................ 51

Uconnect Uconnect

Access (AVAILABLE ON

8.4A AND Uconnect®8.4AN)

3.0 ................67

5.0 ................70

Uconnect Uconnect STEERING WHEEL AUDIO

CONTROLS .................116

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

CENTER (EVIC) .............. 117

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ......117

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink

POWER INVERTER ............122

POWER OUTLETS ............123

8.4A ............... 76

8.4AN ..............95

) ................119

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 125

UTILITY

TONNEAU COVER ............. 128

EASY-OFF TAILGATE ...........128

PICKUP BOX ................ 129

RAMBOX

TOWING & PAYLOAD ...........134

TOW/HAUL MODE ............137

INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE

MODULE ..................137

RECREATIONAL TOWING

(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..... 139

..................130

1500 3.0L DIESEL

DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS ...........144

DIESEL ENGINE STARTING

PROCEDURES ............... 153

DIESEL FUEL FILTER/WATER

SEPARATOR ................145

EXHAUST REGENERATION .......146

COOL-DOWN IDLE CHART ........159

ADDING FUEL – DIESEL ENGINE

ONLY .....................160

DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........ 161

6.7L CUMMINS® DIESEL

DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS ...........153

DIESEL ENGINE STARTING

PROCEDURES ............... 153

DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE

(ENGINE BRAKING) ........... 154

IDLE-UP FEATURE (AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION ONLY) .........155

ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL

FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR .......156

UNDERBODY MOUNTED FUEL

FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR .......157

EXHAUST REGENERATION .......158

COOL-DOWN IDLE CHART ........159

ADDING FUEL – DIESEL ENGINE

ONLY .....................160

DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........ 161

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ......... 166

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING

LIGHTS ...................166

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .....172

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ....173

JUMP-STARTING ..............186

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS ....... 188

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ........ 189

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 192

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ......193

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 194

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD ..........195

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........ 196

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ........202

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE –

GASOLINE ENGINE ............ 209

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —

1500 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE .......214

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —

6.7L CUMMINS

DIESEL ENGINE . . . 220

FUSES ....................225

TIRE PRESSURES .............229

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 230

EXTERIOR BULBS ............230

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

CUSTOMER CENTER ........... 231

CHRYSLER CANADA INC.

CUSTOMER CENTER ........... 231

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED .................231

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ....... 231

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN

THEUNITEDSTATES ...........232

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY

MOPAR®..................233

INDEX

....................234

FAQ (How To?)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 237

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.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

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 Uconnect 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.

Touchscreen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located

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.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

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, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

1. Headlight Switch pg. 32

2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 117

3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever pg. 31

4. Instrument Cluster pg. 8

5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 9

6. Electronic Speed Control pg. 33

7. Keyless Engine Starting/ Stopping pg. 13

8. Four Wheel Drive Operation pg. 125

9. Identify Your Audio System pg. 50

10. Climate Controls pg. 40

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

11. Switch Panel

• Diesel Exhaust Brake

• Tow/Haul pg. 137

• Electronic Stability Control pg. 166

• Air Suspension System

•

ParkSense®Rear Park Assist pg.

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) pg. 166

• Front Heated Seats pg. 26

• Front Ventilated Seats pg. 27

• Heated Steering Wheel pg. 28

• Integrated Trailer Brake Module pg. 137

• Engine Stop Start

12. Power Inverter Outlet pg. 122

13. Glove Compartment

14. Power Outlet

15. Shifter

16. Hood Release (below steering wheel at base of instrument panel) pg. 195

17. Parking Brake Release

18. Power Windows

19. Power Door Locks

20. Power Mirrors

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Charging System Light**

- Oil Pressure Warning Light**

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**

- Air Bag Warning Light**

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

- Transmission Temperature Warning Light

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

BRAKE

(See page 166 for more information.)

- Brake Warning Light**

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**

- SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light

- Low Coolant Level Indicator Light

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Indicators

- Turn Signal Indicators

- High Beam Indicator

- Park/Headlight ON

- Front Fog Light Indicator

Vehicle Security Indicator*

- TOW/HAUL Indicator*

- Four-Wheel Drive LOW

- Four-Wheel Drive and

- 4WD Auto Indicator

EVIC Messages

Indicator*

Mode Indicator

4LOCK Mode Indicator

* If equipped ** Bulb Check with Key On

Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) Indicator Light*

Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) Off Indicator

- Cargo Lamp On Indicator

- Door Ajar Indicator

- Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator

- Check Fuel Filler

NOTE:

Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in this guide or your owners manual for additional information.

GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

• This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment.

• The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during start, RUN will illuminate.

NOTE:

In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.

1 — Air Suspension 4 — Remote

Start2 — Unlock 5 — Panic3 — Lock

• The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) operates similar to an ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START position is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When released from the START position, the switch automatically returns to the ON/RUN position.

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

• Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door. Press the unlock button twice within five seconds to unlock all doors, the tailgate and the Ram-

Box lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.

(if equipped). The turn signal

1 — Lock 4 — Emergency

Key Release2 — Unlock

3 — Remote Start

5— Emergency Key

GETTING STARTED

NOTE:

The EVIC can be setup for driver door first, otherwise this will unlock all doors.

• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer to Programmable Features in this guide.

Panic Alarm

• 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.

RKE Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of Vehicle) — If Equipped

• This vehicle is equipped with a feature that can lower the vehicle to a height which will improve ease of passenger entry/exit and cargo loading/unloading. The feature is accessed by pressing the air suspension lowering button twice on the key fob.

• When remote key fob lowering is requested the vehicle will send a series of chirps and flashes to alert the customer that the operation has begun and will continue these alerts until it successfully lowers.

• If the feature is unable to lower the vehicle due to certain conditions not being met, the horn will chirp twice and the vehicle will not lower.

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.

WARNING!

• 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 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 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-G0™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. 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.

GETTING STARTED

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™

• The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) without having to press the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the press of a button.

To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side:

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver or passenger side door handle, grab either front door handle to unlock the door automatically.

To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all doors.

• DO NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).

NOTE:

• After pressing 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.

• The Passive Entry system will not operate if the RKE transmitter battery is dead.

The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the RKE transmitter lock button or the lock button located on the vehicles interior door panel.

GETTING STARTED

Engine Starting/Stopping

Starting

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob inside the vehicle.

• Shift the transmission into PARK or NEUTRAL.

While pressing the brake pedal, press

• the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.

• To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button again.

NOTE:

In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the Key Fob (side opposite of the Emergency Key) against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.

Stopping

• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

• Shift the transmission to PARK (P).

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.

NOTE: If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.

REMOTE START

• Press the REMOTE START button Pressing the REMOTE START

• 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.

on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.

button a third time shuts the engine off.

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

• 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.

SECURITY ALARM

To Arm:

• Lock the door using either the power door lock switch (one door must be open) or the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (doors can be open or closed), and close all doors.

NOTE:

The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door lock plungers.

• The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash for 16 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.

NOTE:

• During the 16-second arming period, if a door is opened or the ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.

• Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm disables the unlock switch on the driver door trim panel and passenger door trim panel.

To Disarm The System:

• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/START position.

• The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

• If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the Vehicle Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

GETTING STARTED

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 are 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 air bag must be replaced immediately.

NOTE:

When the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver or front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Indicator Light will flash or remain on continuously.

WARNING!

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.

GETTING STARTED

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS

• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.

• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors, including the severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.

• This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.

• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.

• If the Air Bag Warning Light 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 while

WARNING!

• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.

• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental SeatMounted Side Air Bags 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 Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.

• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.

• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.

GETTING STARTED

CHILD RESTRAINTS

• Children 12 years or younger 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.

NOTE:

For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK

• (1–866–732–8243).

•

Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional informa-

tion: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm

LATCH — Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (Crew/Quad Cab Full Bench Seat)

• Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.

• The rear outboard seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors. The rear center seating position has a top tether anchor only.

LATCH — Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (Crew/Quad Cab Split Bench Seat)

• Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.

• All rear seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors.

Crew/Quad Full Bench Seat Or Split Bench Seat

• You may use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).

Standard Cab Or Mega Cab

• You may use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).

GETTING STARTED

Crew/Mega/Quad Cab Full Or Split Bench Seat

•

Standard/Crew/Quad Cab Full Bench Seat

• Do not install a child restraint in the

Crew/Quad/Mega Cab Split Bench Seat

• If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or

The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.

In addition, Regular Cab models have tether strap anchorages behind the front center and right seats. Quad Cab, Mega Cab and Crew Cab models have tether strap anchorages located behind each of the rear seats.

center position using the LATCH system. Use the seat belt and tether anchor to install a child seat in the center seating position.

buckle for the outboard position, do not use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do not install a child seat in that outboard position.

Installing The Child Restraint Using The LATCH Lower Anchors

NOTE:

Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.

1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.

2. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seating position.

3. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.

4. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.

GETTING STARTED

Installing The Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belts (Standard Cab)

• The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

Installing The Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belts (Crew/Quad/Mega Cab)

• The seat belts in the outboard passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR). The center seating positions are equipped with a cinching latch plate. Both types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

Crew/Quad Cab

• Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.

Standard/Mega Cab

• The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).

To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:

1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt

path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.

2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”

3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.

4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have

pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.

5. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able

to pull out any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.

6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child

restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.

7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether

anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.

8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the

child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.

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To Install A Child Seat Using A Cinching Latch Plate:

1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position.

2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.

3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”

4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.

5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.

6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.

Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):

• When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether

strap, up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt.

Regular And Mega Cab Trucks:

• In the regular cab truck, the top tether anchorages are located behind the center

and right passenger seats. In the mega cab truck, the top tether anchorages are located behind each rear seating position. There is a plastic cover over each anchorage. To attach the tether strap of the child restraint:

1. 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 and to the tether anchor directly behind the seat.

2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchorage and the child seat. The tether strap should go between the head restraint posts underneath the head restraint. You may need to adjust the head restraint to the upward position to pass the tether strap underneath the head restraint and between its posts.

3. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the hook to the square opening in the sheet metal. Tighten the tether strap according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Quad Or Crew Cab Trucks:

• The top tether anchorages in this vehicle are tether strap loops located between

the rear glass and the back of the rear seat. There is a tether strap loop located behind each seating position. Follow the steps below to attach the tether strap of the child restraint.

GETTING STARTED

Right or Left Outboard Seats:

1. Raise the head restraint and reach between the rear seat and rear glass to access the tether strap loop.

Head Restraint In Raised Position Tether Strap Loop With Center Head

Restraint In Raised Position

2. Place a child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back, under the head restraint, through the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the tether strap loop behind the center seat.

3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraint behind the child seat, though the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the center tether strap loop.

Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether Strap

Loop

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4. Attach the hook to the center tether strap loop (see diagram). Tighten the tether strap according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

NOTE:

If there are child seats in both of the outboard (left and right) seating positions, the tether strap hooks of both child seats should be connected to the center tether strap loop. This is the correct way to tether two outboard child seats.

Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether Strap

Loop And Attached To Center Tether Strap

Loop

Center Seat:

1. Raise the head restraint and reach between the rear seat and rear glass to access the tether strap loop

3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraint behind the child seat, though the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the right or left outboard tether strap loop.

Tether Strap Loop With Head Restraint In

Raised Position

Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap

Loop

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4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap loop (see diagram). Tighten the tether strap according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap

Loop And Attached To Outboard Tether Strap

Loop

Installing Three Child Restraints:

1. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat. Route the tether straps following the directions for right and left seating positions, above.

2. Attach both hooks to the center tether strap loop, but do not tighten the straps yet.

3. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat. Route the tether strap following the directions for the center seating position, above.

4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap loop.

5. Tighten the tether straps according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions, tightening the right and left tether straps before the center tether strap.

Left Outboard And Center Seating Position

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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.

• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position.

• Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.

• 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.

• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.

FRONT SEATS

Power Seats

•

The seat switch controls forward/back-

ward 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.

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.

GETTING STARTED

Memory Seat

• 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 middle button S (SET), 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 five 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

• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release it when the seat is at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

Recliner

• Lift the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release at the desired position.

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.

GETTING STARTED

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 the front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel below the climate controls and there are soft-keys in the radio that control the front heated seats.

• Press the switch once to select Highlevel 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 20 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 40 minutes.

1 – Drivers Heated Seat Switch

lated Seat Switch 4 – Passengers

3 – Passengers Ventilated Seat Switch2 – Drivers Venti-

Heated Seat Switch

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Front Ventilated Seats

• Located in the seat cushion are small fans that draw the air from the passenger compartment and pull air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures.

• The ventilated seat switches are located in the switch bank in the center stack of the instrument panel just below the climate controls as well as soft-keys in the radio. 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

• The rear heated seat switches are located on the rear of the center console.

• Press the switch once to select Highlevel heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off.

1 – Left Rear Heated Seat Switch

2 – Right Rear Heated Seat Switch

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.

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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.

• The heated steering wheel is also controlled by soft-keys in the radio screen.

Press the switch once to turn the heat-

• ing element On. Press the switch a second time to turn the heating element Off.

• Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it will operate for approximately 30 to 95 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.

1 – Heated Steering Wheel Switch

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