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RAM 3500 2011, 4500 2011, 5500 2011 Owner's Manual

USER GUIDEUSER GUIDE
CHASSIS CAB 3500/4500/5500CHASSIS CAB 3500/4500/5500
2011
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CHASSIS CAB 3500/4500/5500CHASSIS CAB 3500/4500/5500
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC . . . 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
Driver Cockpit ...............4
Instrument Cluster ............6
GETTING STARTED
KeyFOB ..................8
Remote Start ................9
Theft Alarm ................9
Seat Belt ..................9
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — Airbags .............10
Child Restraints ............. 11
Front Seats ................ 14
Heated/Ventilated Seats ........ 16
Heated Steering Wheel ......... 17
Tilt Steering Column / Adjustable
Pedals .................. 18
Diesel Engine Starting Procedures . . 19
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Turn Signals/Wiper/Washer/High
Beams Lever ...............20
Headlight Switch ............ 21
Speed Control Lever ..........22
Electronic Range Select (ERS)
Operation ................ 23
Manual Climate Controls ........ 24
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ...................24
Diesel Exhaust Brake
(Engine Braking) ............. 25
Idle-Up Feature (Diesel/Automatic
Transmission Only) ........... 26
Cool–Down Idle Chart – Diesel Only . . 26
Power Sliding Rear Window ...... 27
Wind Buffeting .............. 27
ELECTRONICS
Your Vehicle's Sound System .....28
Non-Touch-Screen Radios ....... 30
Touch-Screen Radios .......... 32
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .... 36
Uconnect™ Phone ...........36
Uconnect™ Voice Command ...... 39
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Control .............. 40
iPod Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................... 41
Programmable Features ........ 42
Power Inverter .............. 44
Power Outlet ............... 45
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
Four-Wheel Drive Operation ...... 46
UTILITY
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ............. 47
Integrated Trailer Brake Module .... 47
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) ............ 47
Auxiliary Switches ............ 48
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-Hour Towing Assistance -
U.S. Only ................. 49
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . 49
If Your Engine Overheats ........51
Jacking And Tire Changing ....... 52
Jump-Starting .............. 56
Emergency Tow Hooks ......... 58
Shift Lever Override ........... 59
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ....... 60
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ......... 61
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....... 62
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Opening The Hood ...........63
Engine Compartment .......... 64
Fuel Filter/Water Separator —
Diesel Only ................ 66
Exhaust Regeneration — Diesel Only
Diesel Exhaust Fluid .......... 68
Fluids And Capacities .......... 71
Maintenance Chart ........... 73
Fuses ................... 78
Tire Pressures .............. 80
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ...... 81
Exterior Bulbs .............. 81
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CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer
Center .................. 82
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired
Publications Ordering .......... 82
Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. . 83
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MOPAR ACCESSORIES
Authentic Ram Accessories By
MOPAR®................. 84
INDEX
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

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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.
The User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the important features of your vehicle. It contains most everything you will need to operate and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Media Center Touch-Screen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment.

Vehicles Sold In Canada

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
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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.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2010 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

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DRIVER COCKPIT

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Airbag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE
(See page 49 for more information.)
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- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light
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Indicators

- Cargo Lamp On Indicator
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- TOW/HAUL Indicator
- Four-Wheel Drive LOW Mode Indicator
- Four-Wheel Drive and 4LOCK Mode Indicator
- Exhaust Brake Indicator (Diesel Only)
- Door Ajar Indicator
- Electronic Speed Control On Indicator
- Loose Gas Cap Indicator

Odometer Messages

LoWASH - Low Washer Fluid Water in Fuel - (Diesel Only)
noFUSE* - Fuse Fault Wait to Start - (Diesel Only)
CHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
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KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

• Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors.
• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer to Programmable Features in this guide.

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.

Express Window Feature

• To remotely lower both front door windows at the same time, press and release the UNLOCK button and then immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button until the windows lower to the level desired or until they lower completely.

Emergency Key

• Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an emergency key located in the Key Fob. 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!
• Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle or in the ignition. A child could start the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
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REMOTE START

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• Press the REMOTE START button REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• In order to allow proper engine pre-heating (diesel engine only), depending on engine temperature, there may be a delay of up to 30 seconds before the engine starts.
• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the Key Fob in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition Key Fob is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
• 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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twice within five seconds. Pressing the
WARNING!

THEFT ALARM

To Arm

• Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door is open.

To Disarm

• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button and turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

SEAT BELT

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
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• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
• A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
• The seat belts for both front seating positions may be equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed airbag must be replaced immediately.
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.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIRBAGS

• This vehicle has Advanced Front Airbags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Airbags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Airbags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains to protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
• This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags to provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
• If the Airbag Warning Light while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
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WARNING!
• Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the airbags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Airbag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-Mounted Side Airbag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.
• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System

• Your vehicle’s second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed in the rear seat outboard positions.
• LATCH equipped seating positions have both lower anchor bars, located at the back of the seat cushion, and tether strap anchorages, located behind the seat back.
Installing The Lower Attachments:
• The vehicle lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. The rear seat lower anchors can be readily identified by the symbol
anchorages and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
located on the seatback directly above the
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• Loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchors.
• Attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the seatcover material.
• Then tighten the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.
Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ­Regular Cab - Front Seat:
• Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat.
• Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the hook to the square opening in the sheet metal.
• Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ­Crew Cab - Rear Seats:
• Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints and reaching between the rear glass and rear seat. The tether strap may be retained with an elastic band. Accessibility to the tether strap is greatly improved by raising the seat cushion to the “up” position. Remove the elastic before use.
• Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and then to the anchor directly behind the center rear seat.
• Pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint and through the loop of webbing behind the child seat.
• Route each tether strap to the anchor behind the center seat, and attach the hooks to the metal ring.
• Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and to the anchor directly behind the right seat.
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• Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Inner Anchor Strap Ring(s)
2. Snap Hook
3. Tether Strap
4. Passenger's Side Rear Child Seat
5. Rear Center Child Seat
6. Driver's Side Rear Child Seat

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

• To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle.
• Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
• Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat, preferably between the head restraint posts underneath the head restraint.
• Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the tether anchor and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
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• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause infants in this position to be severely injured or killed.

FRONT SEATS

Power Seats

• The seat switch controls forward/backward and up/down.
• The recline switch controls the angle of the seatback. Push switch forward or rearward and the seatback will move in either direction.

Power Lumbar

• The lumbar controls are located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. The lumbar support can be increased by pressing the front of the switch and decreased by pressing the back of the switch.

Memory Seats

• The memory seat feature allows you to save the driver's seat position (excluding lumbar position), driver's outside mirror position, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) temperature setting and radio station preset settings. The driver's memory buttons are located on the outboard side of the driver's seat cushion.
• Adjust all memory profile settings, press the SET button, then press 1 or 2 within five seconds.
• To program a Key Fob to the memory position, place the ignition switch in the LOCK position and remove the Key Fob, press and release the LOCK button on the Key Fob to be programmed within 5 seconds of pressing button 1 or 2.
• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fob.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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Manual Seats

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Forward/Rearward
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• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release at the desired position, then release the handle to lock the seat into position.
• Lift the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release at the desired position.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.
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• Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatback to swing (dump) forward on manual recliner seats. Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while actuating the handle. The seatback may swing forward and hit you, causing injury. This dump feature allows access to the storage bin behind the seat. To avoid injury, place your hand on the seatback and actuate the handle, then position the seatback in the desired position.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

• The controls for front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel below the climate controls.
• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off.

Front Ventilated Seats

• Small fans that draw the air from around the occupant and exhaust it underneath the seat and into the passenger compartment are located in the seat cushion and seatback. The fans draw this air across the surface of the seat using air ducts and fine perforations in the covering to help keep the driver cooler in higher ambient temperatures.
• The ventilated seat switches are located in the center instrument panel below the climate controls. 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.
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Rear Heated Seats

• Second row heated seat switches are located on the rear of the center console.
• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off.
CAUTION!
Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and/or degrade the material of the seat.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.

HEATED STEERING WHEEL

• The steering wheel contains a heating element that heats the steering wheel to one temperature setting.
• The heated steering wheel switch is located on the center instrument panel below the climate controls.
• Press the switch once to turn the heating element On. Press the switch a second time to turn the heating element Off.
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• Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it will operate for approximately 58 to 70 minutes before automatically shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is already warm.

TILT STEERING COLUMN / ADJUSTABLE PEDALS

Tilt Steering Column

• The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever.
• Pull forward on the lever and move the steering wheel up or down as desired.
• Release the lever to lock the steering wheel into position.

Adjustable Pedals

• Press the switch located on the left side of the steering column forward to move the brake and accelerator pedals away from the driver and press the switch rearward to move the pedals closer to the driver.
NOTE: The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control is set.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path.
WARNING!
• Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. Adjust the column only while the vehicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.
• Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have a collision. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
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DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES

Engine Block Heater

• For ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), engine block heater usage is recommended.
• For ambient temperatures below –20°F (-29°C), engine block heater usage is required.
• The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood to the right side and can be located just behind the grille near the headlamp.
• Connect the heater cord to a ground-fault interrupter protected 110–115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.
NOTE: The block heater will require 110 volts AC and 6.5 amps to activate the heater element.
• The block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the coolant.

Water In Fuel Message

• If a Water In Fuel message or indicator appears in the cluster and a chime sounds five times, the fuel/water separator will need to be drained
immediately to prevent engine damage.
• Refer to Maintaining Your Vehicle in this guide for draining instructions or see your dealer.

Cold Start Procedure

• Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. If the Wait To Start light appears in the cluster, wait for the light to turn off before starting.
• In extremely cold conditions, when the engine temperature may be below 0°F (-18°C), cycle the manifold heaters twice with a five-second pause between cycles.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual Diesel Supplement on the DVD for further details.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110–115 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution.
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TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMS LEVER

Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist

• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off.

Wipers

Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.
Washer Operation
• Push the end of the lever inward to the second detent and hold for as long as spray is desired.

High Beams

• Push the lever away from you to activate the high beams.
• A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.
NOTE: For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights

• Rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, to the first detent for parking lights second detent for headlights
• With the parking lights or low beam headlights on, push the headlight switch once for fog lights.
• Rotate the headlight switch to “A” for AUTO headlights.
• When set to “A” (AUTO), the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.

Instrument Panel Dimmer

• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme left position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.
• Rotate the dimmer control right to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control right to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to your Media Center/Radio User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.
• Rotate the dimmer control right to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.

Cargo Light

• The cargo light is strategically placed lighting that helps illuminate the bed area of the truck. A cargo light symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the light is on.
• Push the button to turn ON/OFF the cargo lighting.
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SPEED CONTROL LEVER

Cruise ON/OFF

• Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control.
• The cruise symbol will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.
Set
• With Speed Control on, push down and release the lever to set a desired speed.

Accel/Decel

• Push and hold the lever up to accelerate or down to decelerate the vehicle; release the lever to save the new set speed.
• Once a speed is set, tapping the lever up or down will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
• Push and hold the lever up to accelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments or push and hold the lever down to decelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments; release the lever to save the new set speed.

Resume

• To resume a previously selected speed in memory, push the lever up and release.

Cancel

• Pull the lever toward you, push the clutch pedal or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the set speed in memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
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WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS) OPERATION

• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows you to limit the highest available transmission gear, and can be activated during any driving condition. When towing a trailer or operating the vehicle in off-road conditions, using ERS shift control will help you maximize both performance and engine braking.
• Toggle the switch on the column shift lever down (-) or up (+) to select the desired top gear.
• For maximum deceleration (engine braking) toggle the switch on the column shift lever down (-). Your vehicle will automatically select the lowest safe gear for optimal engine braking.
• To disable ERS, push and hold the column shift lever switch up (+) until “D” is displayed in the odometer.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS

Air Recirculation
• Rotate the Temperature Control to the MAX A/C position to automatically turn on both Air Conditioning and Recirculation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
/Max A/C

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)

• Rotate both the Mode Control and Blower Control to the AUTO position.
• Select the desired temperature by pushing the up or down temperature buttons for the driver or passenger.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.

Air Conditioning (A/C)

• If the A/C button is pushed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
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SYNC Temperature Button

• Push the SYNC button once to control the driver and passenger temperatures simultaneously. Push the SYNC button a second time to control the temperatures individually.

Air Recirculation

• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging turn the recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pushed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.

DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING)

• The exhaust brake feature will only function when the driver turns the exhaust brake switch to the ON position.
• The switch is located on the switch bank below the audio system.
• Once the switch is in the ON position and the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h), the exhaust brake will automatically operate when the driver removes pressure from the accelerator pedal.
• Exhaust braking is most effective when the engine RPM is higher.
NOTE: For optimum braking power, it is recommended to use the exhaust brake while in TOW/HAUL mode.
CAUTION!
Use of aftermarket exhaust brakes is not recommended and could lead to engine damage.
WARNING!
Do not use the exhaust brake feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to swing around with the possible loss of vehicle control, which may cause a collision possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
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IDLE-UP FEATURE (DIESEL/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY)

• The Idle-Up Feature uses the speed control switches to increase engine idle speed and quickly warm the vehicle’s interior. This feature must be enabled by your dealer. See your local dealer.
• With the transmission in PARK, the parking brake applied, and the engine running, push the speed control ON/OFF switch on, then push the SET switch.
• The engine RPM will go up to 1100 RPM. To increase the RPM, push and hold the ACCEL/RESUME switch and the idle speed will increase to approximately 1500 RPM. To decrease the RPM, push and hold the DECEL switch and the idle speed will decrease to approximately 1100 RPM.
• To cancel the Idle Up Feature, either push the CANCEL switch, push the ON/OFF switch or push the brake pedal.

COOL–DOWN IDLE CHART – DIESEL ONLY

TURBOCHARGER "COOL DOWN" CHART
Driving Conditions Load Turbocharger
Stop and Go Empty Cool Less than 1
Stop and Go Medium Warm 1
Highway Speeds Medium Warm 2
City Traffic Max. GCWR Warm 3
Highway Speeds Max. GCWR Warm 4
Uphill Grade Max. GCWR Hot 5
Temperature
Idle Time (in
minutes) Before
Shut Down
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