RAM 3500 2012, RAM 4500 2012, RAM 5500 2012, 2012 chassis cab 3500, 2012 chassis cab 4500 User Manual

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Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp,

your reexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been

drinking. Never drink and then drive.

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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.

For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals, Multimedia User Manual and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.

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 or your local RAM dealer.

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.

IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the

important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you ﬁnd it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Copyright 2012 Chrysler Group LLC.

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

Remote Start ............... 11

Theft Alarm ............... 11

Seat Belt ................. 12

Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) — Air Bags ............ 12

Child Restraints ............. 13

Front Seats ................ 16

Heated/Ventilated Seats ........ 18

Heated Steering Wheel .........19

Tilt Steering Column / Adjustable

Pedals .................. 19

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Engine Break-In Recommendations . . 21 Turn Signals/Wiper/Washer/High

Beams Lever ...............21

Headlight Switch ............ 22

Speed Control ..............23

Electronic Range Select (ERS)

Operation ................ 25

Manual Climate Controls ........ 26

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)

Power Sliding Rear Window ...... 27

Wind Buffeting ..............27

.. 26

ELECTRONICS

Your Vehicle's Sound System ..... 28

Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio

(Sales Code RES + RSC) ........ 32

Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code

RBZ/RHB) ................ 34

Sirius XM™Satellite Radio/Travel

Link .................... 43

Steering Wheel Audio Controls .... 46

/USB/MP3 Control ........ 46

iPod

Uconnect™ Phone ...........47

Uconnect™ Voice Command ...... 50

Bluetooth Electronic Vehicle Information Center

(EVIC) ...................52

Programmable Features ........ 53

Power Inverter .............. 54

Power Outlets .............. 55

Streaming Audio ...... 52

.. 30

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

Four-Wheel Drive Operation ...... 56

UTILITY

Towing & Payload ............57

Tow/Haul Mode ............. 58

Integrated Trailer Brake Module .... 59

Auxiliary Switches ............ 61

Recreational Towing (Behind

Motorhome, Etc.) ............ 62

DIESEL

Engine Break-In Recommendations . . 64 Diesel Engine Starting Procedures . . 64 Diesel Exhaust Brake

(Engine Braking) ............. 66

Idle-Up Feature (Automatic

Transmission Only) ........... 67

Fuel Filter/Water Separator ....... 67

Exhaust Regeneration ......... 68

Cool–Down Idle Chart .......... 70

Diesel Exhaust Fluid .......... 70

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

24-Hour Towing Assistance ...... 73

Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . 73

If Your Engine Overheats ........75

Jacking And Tire Changing ....... 76

Hoisting ................. 82

Jump-Starting ..............82

Emergency Tow Hooks .........85

Shift Lever Override ........... 85

Towing A Disabled Vehicle ....... 86

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ......... 87

Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....... 88

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Opening The Hood ........... 89

Engine Compartment .......... 90

Fluids And Capacities .......... 92

Maintenance Chart ........... 95

Fuses ...................101

Tire Pressures ..............104

Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ......105

Exterior Bulbs ..............105

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer

Center ..................106

Assistance For The Hearing

Impaired .................106

Publications Ordering ..........106

. . 106

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States

And Washington, D.C. .........107

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

Authentic Accessories By MOPAR®. .108

INDEX

FAQ(HowTo?)

Frequently Asked Questions ......112

..................109

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.

Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.

Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more than momentarily off the road.

This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.

The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Media Center Touch-Screen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.

For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your

convenience, the information contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.

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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

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.

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

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

K. Power Outlets pg. 55

L. Transfer Case Gear Selector pg. 56

M. Ignition Switch

N. Speed Control pg. 23

O. Parking Brake Release

P. Integrated Trailer Brake Module pg. 59

Q. Power Mirrors

R. Power Windows

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

S. Power Door Locks

− Diesel Exhaust Brake pg. 66

− Tow/Haul

− Hazard Switch

− Power Inverter pg. 54

H. SWITCH PANEL

pg. 21

(EVIC) Controls pg. 52

C. Electronic Vehicle Information Center

Beams Lever (behind steering wheel)

A. Headlight Switch pg. 22

B. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High

I. Climate Controls pg. 26

J. SWITCH PANEL

(EVIC) Display pg. 52

D. Electronic Vehicle Information Center

− AUX Switches pg. 61

E. Instrument Cluster pg. 8

shown) pg. 28

F. Transmission Gear Selector

G. Audio System (touch-screen-radio

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 73 for more information.)

- Brake Warning Light**

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**

- SVC (Service) 4WD Indicator Light

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

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 Set Indicator

- Loose Gas Cap Indicator

Odometer Messages

gASCAP - Gas Cap Loose HOTOIL - Engine Oil too Hot noFUSE* - Fuse Fault LoCOOL - Low Engine Coolant CHANgE OIL* - Change Engine Oil Water in Fuel ESCOFF - Electronic Stability Control Off Wait to Start - (Diesel Only) LoW tirE - Tire Pressure Low

* If equipped ** Bulb Check with Key On

(Diesel Only)

GETTING STARTED

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.

Emergency Key

• Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an emergency key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the doors. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

CAUTION!

• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your Key Fob will become locked in the ignition.

• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage could occur to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for locking and unlocking the doors.

• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either:

• Jump Start the vehicle.

• Charge the battery.

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

• Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle or in the ignition. A child could start the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.

REMOTE START

• Press the REMOTE START button seconds. Pressing the 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.

on the Key Fob twice within five

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.

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 or turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

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 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 air bag 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) — 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 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.

• If the Air Bag Warning Light while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.

• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on

GETTING STARTED

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.

• 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.

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 the anchorages and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.

located on the seatback directly above

GETTING STARTED

• 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 anchor loops.

• 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.

GETTING STARTED

• Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

1. Anchor Loops

2. Snap Hook

3. Tether Strap

4. Passenger's Side Rear Child Seat

5. Rear Center Child Seat

6. Driver's Side Rear Child Seat

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

• To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle.

• 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.

• 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.

WARNING!

(Continued)

GETTING STARTED

WARNING! (Continued)

• 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 air bag. An air bag 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.

GETTING STARTED

• To program a Key Fob to the memory position, place the ignition switch in the LOCK position and remove the Key Fob, press and release the LOCK button on the Key Fob to be programmed within 5 seconds of pressing button 1 or 2.

• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fob.

• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

Manual Seats

Forward/Rearward

• 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.

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.

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.

GETTING STARTED

HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

• The controls for front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel below the climate controls.

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

• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.

Front Ventilated Seats

• 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.

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.

GETTING STARTED

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.

• 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.

GETTING STARTED

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.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.

• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.

• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.

• A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.

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.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Mist Feature

• When a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle is needed, push the washer knob, located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to the first detent and release. The wipers will cycle one time and automatically shut off.

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.

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 “AUTO” for AUTO headlights.

• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.

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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.

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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.

SPEED CONTROL

• The speed control switches are located on the steering wheel.

Cruise ON/OFF

• Push the ON/OFF switch to activate the Speed Control.

• The cruise symbol Speed Control is on.

• Push the ON/OFF switch a second time to turn the system off.

Set

• With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET switch to set a desired speed.

Accel/Decel

• Push and hold the RESUME/ACCEL switch to accelerate or push and hold the DECEL switch to decelerate the vehicle; release the switch to save the new set speed.

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• Once a speed is set, pushing the RESUME/ACCEL switch once or the DECEL switch once will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).

Resume

• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RESUME/ ACCEL switch and release.

Cancel

• Push the CANCEL switch or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the set speed memory.

• Push the ON/OFF switch to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.

WARNING!

• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.

• 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.

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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 /Max A/C

• Rotate the Temperature Control to the MAX A/C position to automatically turn on both Air Conditioning and Recirculation.

• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.

• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.

Heated Mirrors

• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster.

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.

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Air Conditioning (A/C)

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

SYNC Temperature Button

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

Air Recirculation

• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

• For window defogging turn the recirculation button off.

• If the recirculation button is pushed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.

Heated Mirrors

• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster.

POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW

• The switch for the power sliding rear window is located on the overhead console.

• Push the switch right to open the glass and pull the switch left to close the glass.

WIND BUFFETING

• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.

• If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This will minimize buffeting.

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