If you are the rst registered retail owner of your vehicle,
you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s
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Manual, Navigation/Uconnect
Manuals or Warranty Booklet
by calling 1-866-726-4636 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
or by contacting your dealer.
IMPORTANT
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the
important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed
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contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect
Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside
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.
© 2015 FCA US LLC.
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. FCA US 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 cellular telephones,
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC .......3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ...................10
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ......... 13
REMOTE START ............... 15
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .......16
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ........... 17
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS ............18
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............20
HEAD RESTRAINTS ............. 28
FRONT SEATS ................30
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS ....... 32
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........34
TILT STEERING COLUMN .........35
POWER FOLDING OUTSIDE MIRRORS
FOR STANDARD AND TRAILER TOW
...36
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ............ 37
TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAMS LEVER ................38
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............ 39
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ..... 40
EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED ....42
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS)
OPERATION .................43
1500 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM .... 44
2500-3500 AIR SUSPENSION
SYSTEM ....................47
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . 49
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITHOUT TOUCHSCREEN ........ 52
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCHSCREEN ...........53
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCHSCREEN ...........55
PARKSENSE
PARK ASSIST ................ 57
PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW .... 58
POWER SUNROOF .............59
WIND BUFFETING .............61
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FRONT AND REAR
..58
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 62
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........64
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Uconnect
Uconnect
Uconnect®5.0 ................85
Uconnect
Uconnect®8.4AN ............. 124
Uconnect®PHONE ............138
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS ................. 148
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) OR DRIVER
INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) .....148
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...... 149
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
POWER INVERTER ............155
POWER OUTLETS .............156
AUXILIARY SWITCHES —
IF EQUIPPED ................158
ACCESS ............. 66
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3.0 ................82
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8.4A ...............96
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OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
ELECTRONICALLY SHIFTED
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 159
UTILITY
TONNEAU COVER .............162
EASY-OFF TAILGATE ...........162
PICKUP BOX ................163
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RAMBOX
TOWING & PAYLOAD ........... 169
TOW/HAUL MODE ............169
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE
MODULE .................. 170
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .....172
..................165
1500 3.0L DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ...........178
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ...............178
DIESEL FUEL FILTER/WATER
SEPARATOR.................180
EXHAUST REGENERATION .......181
COOL-DOWN IDLE CHART ........ 182
ADDING FUEL — DIESEL ENGINE
ONLY .....................183
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........184
TABLE OF CONTENTS
6.7L CUMMINS® DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ...........188
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ...............188
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE
(ENGINE BRAKING) ...........190
IDLE-UP FEATURE (AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION ONLY) .........191
ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL
FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR .......192
UNDERBODY MOUNTED FUEL
FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR .......193
EXHAUST REGENERATION .......194
COOL-DOWN IDLE CHART ........ 196
ADDING FUEL — DIESEL ENGINE
ONLY .....................197
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........198
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE .........203
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ................... 203
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS ................... 209
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .....211
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 212
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ....225
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS ....... 228
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ........ 228
MANUAL PARK RELEASE —
EIGHT SPEED TRANSMISSION .....229
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 231
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ......231
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .....232
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ..........233
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........234
FLUID CAPACITIES — GAS ENGINE
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND
GENUINE PARTS — GAS ENGINE . . . 247
...246
FLUID CAPACITIES —
1500 3.0 DIESEL .............249
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND
GENUINE PARTS —
1500 3.0 DIESEL .............249
FLUID CAPACITIES —
6.7L CUMMINS
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS — 6.7L CUMMINS
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .....254
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
GASOLINE ENGINE ............254
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
1500 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE .......259
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE .... 264
FUSES .................... 271
TIRE PRESSURES .............275
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED ..... 276
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 277
REPLACEMENT BULBS .........278
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DIESEL ENGINE . . . 251
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DIESEL
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . 279
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER .................. 279
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ................. 279
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .......279
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THEUNITEDSTATES ...........280
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES
BY MOPAR
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FAQ’s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 282
INDEX
...................284
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new FCA US 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. FCA US 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
Uconnect
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.
FCA US 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.
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Touchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to
be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).
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 leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever/
transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move 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.
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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, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks
of FCA US LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2015 FCA US LLC
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 39
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls Or Driver Information
Display (DID) Controls pg. 148
3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever pg. 38
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 8
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID)
pg. 148
6. Electronic Speed Control pg. 40
7. Engine Starting/Stopping pg. 14
8. Four Wheel Drive Operation pg. 159
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9. Uconnect
10. Climate Controls pg. 52
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Radio pg. 64
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
11. Switch Panel
12. Power Inverter Outlet pg. 155
13. Glove Compartment
14. Power Outlet
15. Shift Lever
16. Hood Release (below steering wheel at base of instrument panel) pg. 233
17. Parking Brake Release
18. Power Windows
19. Power Door Locks
20. Power Mirrors
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Temperature Gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Voltmeter
(See page 203 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.)
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
4.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Or Driver Information Display (DID)
5. Oil Pressure Gauge
6. Speedometer
7. Fuel Gauge
(See page 209 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights.)
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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 Push Button Ignition 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.
Key Fob
1 — Air Suspension
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — Panic
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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.
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) 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 springloaded momentary contact position.
When released from the START position,
the switch automatically returns to the
ON/RUN position.
Key Fob
1 — Lock
2 — Unlock
3 — Remote Start
4 — Emergency Key Release
5 — Emergency Key
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Locking And Unlocking The Doors
Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the
driver’s door. Push and release the UNLOCK button twice within five seconds to
unlock all doors and the tailgate and the RamBox (if equipped). The turn signal lights
will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also
turn on.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first push of the UNLOCK button.
Refer to “Uconnect Customer Programmable Features” in “Electronics” for further
information.
Panic Alarm
1. Push the PANIC button once to turn the Panic Alarm on.
2. Wait approximately three seconds and push the button a second time to turn the
Panic Alarm off.
RKE Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of Vehicle) — If Equipped
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• 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 pushing 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 on the Key Fob with your thumb
and then pull the key out with your other hand.
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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 transmission gear
selector. Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN 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.
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 push Key
Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the push
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.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
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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, push door handle LOCK button to lock all doors.
Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle lock button. This could
unlock the door(s).
Push The Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking
NOTE:
• After pushing 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.
Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key
Fob inside the vehicle:
1. Shift the transmission into PARK.
2. While pushing the brake pedal, push
the ENGINE START/STOP button
once. If the engine fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically
after 10 seconds.
3.
To stop the cranking of the engine prior
to the engine starting, push the button
again.
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Start/Stop Button
GETTING STARTED
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
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).
3. Push 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
• Push REMOTE START button on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Pushing the REMOTE START
• To drive the vehicle, push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter
to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm System (if equipped).
Then cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the
ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
button a third time shuts the engine off.
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.
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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button for unauthorized operation. While the
Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid release
are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide
the following audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or
turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
To Arm The System:
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.
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:
• The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door
lock plungers.
• 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:
Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN 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.
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SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
• All seating positions except the Quad Cab®, Mega Cab®and Crew Cab front center
seating position have combination lap/shoulder belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up 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 seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack
so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw
any slack in the shoulder belt.
Center Lap Belts
The center seating position for the Quad Cab®, Mega Cab®and Crew Cab front seat
has a lap belt only. To buckle the lap belt, slide the latch plate into the buckle until
you hear a "click." To lengthen the lap belt, tilt the latch plate and pull.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
• The front seat belt system is 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.
WARNING!
• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you
are not properly buckled up. 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.
• 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 seat 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 seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the seat 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.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Knee Impact Bolsters
• Advanced Front Air Bags
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Front and Side Impact Sensors (if equipped)
• Seat Belt Pretensioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
Advanced Front Air Bags
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger
as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. 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. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce
the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including
some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole
collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
• On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front
Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that
produce a severe initial deceleration.
• Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed
and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag
should have deployed.
• Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed
to help keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
• The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components.
• The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for
approximately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is
first turned to the ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning
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Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it
turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single
chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial startup.
• The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system
whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition
switch is in the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on
and the air bags will not inflate.
• If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to
eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position,
stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized
service center immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air
bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer
service the air bag system immediately.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
• 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.
• If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact
your authorized dealer.
• Refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)” in “Things To Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs)
located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS
AIRBAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABICs) located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled
SRS AIRBAG. The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection
of vehicle occupants through side windows in certain side impact events.
• The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to activate in certain side
impacts and certain rollover events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”)
determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side
impact or rollover event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision.
Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags
should have deployed.
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WARNING!
• 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 Side Air Bags during deployment could cause you to be
severely injured or killed.
• Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a
collision. The Side Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In
some collisions, Side Air Bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt
even though you have Side Air Bags.
• This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high
enough to block the deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering above the
side windows where the SABIC and its deployment path are located should
remain free from any obstructions.
• This vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In order for the SABICs to work as
intended, do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter
the roof. Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof
racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on
the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air
Bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be
pushed into you, causing serious injury.
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
(1-866-732-8243 ).
• Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional
information:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
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www.Seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK
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LATCH — Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (Crew/Quad Cab Full Bench)
• 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/Mega/Quad Cab Split Bench)
• 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.
LATCH System Weight Limit
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).
Locating LATCH Anchorages
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.
1 — Lower Anchors
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Locating Tether Anchorages
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 Seat LATCH (Regular/Quad/Crew Cab Full And Standard Bench)
Do not install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH system. Use the
seat belt and tether anchor to install a child seat in the center seating position.
Center Seat LATCH (Mega/Quad/Crew Cab Split Bench)
If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or
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.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts (Regular 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.
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Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts (Mega/Quad/Crew Cab Full And Split Bench)
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.
Tether Anchorage Weight Limit
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.
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.
Tether Strap Installation
Regular/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 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.
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Quad/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.
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
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, through
the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the center tether strap loop.
Restraint In Raised Position
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.
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 either the
right or left outboard seat.
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Tether Strap Loop With Head Restraint In
Raised Position
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3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraint behind the child seat, through
the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the right or left outboard tether
strap loop.
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
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.
• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child
12 years or younger, including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
• Only use a rear-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.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement
in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the
head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be properly installed and adjusted prior
to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be
adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints
improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of
a collision.
Front Head Restraints
To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint,
push the adjustment button located on the base of the head restraint and push
downward on the head restraint.
To remove the head restraint, raise it up as far as it can go then push the adjustment
button and the release button at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint
up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes then
adjust it to the appropriate height.
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