RAM TRUCK 1500 2010, 2010 TRUCK 2500, TRUCK 3500 2010, 2010 TRUCK 3500 User Manual

2010

1500/2500/3500

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 Radio or Multimedia Radio Manual, 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. If you are the ﬁrst registered owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Radio or Multimedia Radio Manual or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-992-1997 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. Replacement manuals may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Copyright © 2009 Chrysler Group LLC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . 2

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ..............4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........6

GETTING STARTED

KEYFOB...................8

THEFT ALARM ................9

SEATBELT .................9

CHILD RESTRAINTS .............9

FRONTSEATS................12

REARHEATEDSEATS............15

HEATED STEERING WHEEL .........15

TILT STEERING COLUMN / ADJUSTABLE

PEDALS...................16

POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW .....17

DIESEL ENGINE STARTING

PROCEDURES................17

PROGRAMMABLEFEATURES .......18

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH

BEAMSLEVER .............. 20

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............21

SPEED CONTROL LEVER ......... 22

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .......23

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE

CONTROL(ATC)...............23

PARKSENSE PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . 24 DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE

(ENGINE BRAKING) ............ 24

IDLE-UP FEATURE (DIESEL/AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSIONONLY)...........25

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM

(TPMS) – 2500 MODELS ONLY ......25

POWERSUNROOF ............ 26

WIND BUFFETING ..............27

REAR PARK ASSIST .... 24

ELECTRONICS

NON-TOUCH-SCREENRADIOS...... 28

TOUCH-SCREENRADIOS......... 30

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS ........34

VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™

UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE ....35

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

CENTER (EVIC) .............. 36

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER . . 36

POWERINVERTER ............ 38

POWER OUTLET ............. 38

UCONNECT™ PHONE .......... 39

VOICECOMMAND .............41

..34

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION .... 42

UTILITY

EASY-OFFTAILGATE ............43

RAMBOX®.................44

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ........47

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............47

BRAKE/TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK

MANUAL OVERRIDE ........... 49

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

24 HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE -

U.S. ONLY .................50

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING

LIGHTS ...................50

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......53

JACKINGANDTIRECHANGING.......54

JUMP-STARTING ............. 60

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS .........63

TOWINGADISABLEDVEHICLE...... 64

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ........65

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ..... 66

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD ............67

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ......... 68

FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR —

DIESELONLY................72

EXHAUST REGENERATION —

DIESELONLY................73

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ..........74

MAINTENANCE CHART ...........78

FUSES................... 82

TIREPRESSURES............. 84

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ......85

EXTERIOR BULBS ..............85

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER

CENTER.................. 86

CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER.................. 86

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED................. 86

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........ 86

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND

WASHINGTON, D.C. ............87

TIRE WARRANTY ..............87

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

MOPAR®ACCESSORIES ......... 90

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.

IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, 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. Retail customers may obtain a printed copy of any of these booklets; call 1-800-890-4038 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or ask your dealer.

For complete owner information, refer to 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.

Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. 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.

Driving And Alcohol

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the

legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

WARNING!

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

This guide 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.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

CAUTION!

Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire.

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

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Charging System Light**

- Oil Pressure Warning Light**

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**

- Airbag Warning Light**

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

- Transmission Temperature Warning Light

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

BRAKE

- Brake Warning Light**

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**

- Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light/Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light

- SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Indicators

- Turn Signal Indicators

- High Beam Indicator

- Front Fog Light Indicator

- Vehicle Security Indicator*

- TOW/HAUL Indicator

- Four-Wheel Drive LOW Mode Indicator

- Four-Wheel Drive and 4LOCK Mode Indicator

- 4WD Auto Indicator

- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator

- Cargo Lamp On Indicator

- Exhaust Brake Indicator (Diesel Only)

- Door Ajar Indicator

- Electronic Speed Control On Indicator

- Loose Gas Cap Indicator

Odometer Messages

ECO - Fuel Saver Indicator LoWASH - Low Washer Fluid door - Door Ajar noFUSE* - Fuse Fault gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault CHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil Lo tirE - Low Tire Pressure Water in Fuel -

Wait to Start -

* 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.

WARNING!

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

Remote Start

• Press the REMOTE START button START button a third time shuts the engine off.

• 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.

twice within five seconds. Pressing the REMOTE

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 serious injury or death when inhaled.

• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.

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.

GETTING STARTED

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.

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 position.

SEAT BELT

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

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.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

• 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.

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 badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.

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.

GETTING STARTED

• 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.

• Loosen the 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) - Quad Cab®/Crew Cab/Mega 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.

GETTING STARTED

• Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and to the anchor directly behind the right seat.

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

1. 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

WARNING!

• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly 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.

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.

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

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 severe injury or death to infants in this position.

FRONT SEATS

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 injured. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.

Manual Seat Adjustment

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.

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

• 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 seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

Eight-Way Driver Power Seat

• The seat switch controls forward/backward and up/down.

• The seatback switch controls the angle of the seatback. Push switch forward or rearward and the seatback will move in either direction.

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.

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, 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 OFF position and press and release the LOCK button within 10 seconds on the Key Fob to be programmed.

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

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

GETTING STARTED

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.

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.

CAUTION!

Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and/or degrade the material of the seat.

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.

GETTING STARTED

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.

WARNING!

CAUTION!

Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and/or degrade the material 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.

• 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.

GETTING STARTED

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.

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 an accident. Adjust the column only while the vehicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have an accident. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.

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.

GETTING STARTED

POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW

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

• Press the left side of the switch to open the glass and the right side of the switch to close the glass.

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.

Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110–115 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution.

WaterInFuelMessage

• 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!

GETTING STARTED

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped

• The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press the UP or DOWN

Scroll through the settings using the UP or DOWN button. Press the SELECT button to change the setting.

• Select Language • Headlamps With Wipers

• Nav-Turn By Turn • Automatic High Beams – If Equipped

• Park Assist System • Wiper Mode – If Equipped

• Auto Door Locks • Easy Exit Seat – If Equipped

• Auto Unlock Doors • Tilt Mirror In Reverse

• Remote Unlock Sequence • Key-Off Power Delay

• RKE Linked To Memory • Illuminated Approach

• Remote Start Comfort Sys. • Hill Start Assist (HSA)

• Horn With Remote Start • Display Fuel Savor – If Equipped

• Horn With Remote Lock • Compass Variance

• Flash Lamps With Lock • Calibrate Compass

• Headlamp Off Delay

button until SYSTEM SETUP displays, then press the SELECT button .

Key Fob Programmable Features

• The following features may also be programmed by using the Key Fob transmitter or the ignition switch and driver's door lock switch.

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.

Unlock On First Press

• To unlock either the driver's side, or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button:

• Press and hold the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than

10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button.

• Release both buttons at the same time.

Auto Unlock Doors On Exit

• To have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened:

• Enter your vehicle, close all the doors and fasten your seat belt.

• Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON

position a minimum of four times, ending in the OFF position (do not start the engine).

• Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch in the UNLOCK direction. A

single chime will indicate that programming is complete.

GETTING STARTED

Auto Door Lock

• To have the doors lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h):

• Enter your vehicle, close all the doors and fasten your seat belt.

• Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON

position a minimum of four times, ending in the OFF position (do not start the engine).

• Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch in the LOCK direction. A

single chime will indicate that programming is complete.

Sound Horn With Lock

• To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked:

• Press the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then,

press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button.

• Release both buttons at the same time.

Flashing Lights With Lock

• The turn signal lights flashing, when the doors are locked or unlocked, feature can be turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off:

• Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than

10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button.

• Release both buttons at the same time.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMS LEVER

Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist

• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then 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 high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights

• Rotate the headlight switch to the first detent for parking lights

second detent for headlights

• 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 Multimedia or Navigation User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.

• Rotate the dimmer control right to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.

and to the

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.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

SPEED CONTROL LEVER

Cruise ON/OFF

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

• The cruise symbol instrument cluster to indicate the Speed

Control is on.

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

WARNING!

will appear on the

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 an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.

Set

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

WARNING!

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. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

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).

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.

Resume

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

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

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.

PARKSENSE®REAR PARK ASSIST

• If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a warning will display in the instrument cluster and a tone, that changes speed depending on the distance of the object from the bumper, will sound.

PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA

• You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The ParkView radio display screen, located on the center stack of the instrument panel.

Rear Back-Up Camera image will be displayed on the

WARNING!

Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView®Rear Back-Up Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before backing up. You are responsible for the safety of your surroundings and must continue to pay attention while backing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.

DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING)

• The exhaust brake feature will only function when the driver turns the exhaust brake switch to the ON position.

• The switch is located on the switch bank below the audio system.

• Once the switch is in the ON position and the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h); the exhaust brake will automatically operate when the driver removes pressure from the accelerator pedal.

• Exhaust braking is most effective when the engine RPM is higher.

Use of aftermarket exhaust brakes is not recommended and could lead to engine damage.

CAUTION!

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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 an accident possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

NOTE: For optimum braking power, it is recommended to use the exhaust brake while in TOW/HAUL mode.

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 Dodge 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.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) – 2500 MODELS ONLY

Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description

• The Tire Pressure Monitoring System on your vehicle has two different tire pressure settings based on vehicle loading. The Tire Light Load Switch is located on the Instrument Panel below the climate controls.

• The “Light Load Inflation” and “Max Load Inflation” tire pressures recommended for your vehicle based on vehicle loading are found on the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label located on the rear face of the driver front door.

• When the vehicle is in the “Light Load Inflation” setting, the Tire Light Load Inflation switch is On. The indicator light is Off when in the “Max Load Inflation” setting.

Light Load Inflation (Indicator Light On)

• If the passenger and cargo are less than the Light Load Pressure Definition shown on the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label, inflate or deflate tires to the correct “Light Load Inflation” pressure. If the indicator light is not on, the mode can be

changed by pushing the switch once.

• If the light on the switch flashes On and Off, after the button is pressed to switch between modes, this indicates conditions are not correct to switch modes. The

system will not allow switching modes until the tire pressures have been set to Light Load Inflation as indicated on the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label.

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Max Load Inflation (Indicator Light Off)

• If the passenger and cargo exceed the Light Load Pressure Definition shown on the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label, inflate or deflate tires to the correct “Max Load Inflation” pressure. If the indicator is on, reset by pushing the switch once.

• If the tire pressure monitoring light and a “low tire” message appears in the cluster, inflate the tire pressures to the “Max Load Inflation” setting as indicated in the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label.

• After any tire pressure adjustment, the vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes at speeds over 15 mph for the tire pressure information to be updated, or for a low tire pressure warning to go out.

• For additional information, refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD.

POWER SUNROOF

• The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console.

WARNING!

• Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.

• In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too.

• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.

Opening Sunroof Express

• Press the switch rearward and release. The sunroof will fully open and stop automatically.

Closing Sunroof Express

• Press the switch forward and release. The sunroof will close automatically from any position.

Manual Open/Close

• Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again.

Venting Sunroof

• Press and release the "VENT" button, and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called “Express Vent” and will occur regardless of sunroof position. During Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.

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Pinch Protection Feature

• This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically return to the open position.

NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed and held during manual opening and closing of the sunroof.

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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