Ram Trucks 1500, 2500, 3500 User Manual
IF YOU ARE THE FIRST REGISTERED RETAIL OWNER OF
YOUR VEHICLE, YOU MAY OBTAIN A COMPLIMENTARY
PRINTED COPY OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL, NAVIGATION/
UCONNECT MANUALS OR WARRANTY BOOKLETS BY
CALLING 1 866 726-4636 (U.S.) OR 1 800 387-1143 (CANADA)
OR BY CONTACTING YOUR DEALER.
IMPORTANT
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the
important features of your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect Manuals and Warranty Booklets can be
found on your DVD (if applicable) or by visiting the website on
the back cover of your User Guide. We hope you nd it useful.
U.S. residents can purchase replacement kits by visiting
www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can
purchase replacement kits by calling 1 800 387-1143.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting
in a collision and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends
that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature
that may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices,
such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicle
navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while
driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle
is moving. If you nd yourself unable to devote your full attention to
vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular
telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s
responsibility to comply with all local laws.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC .......3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ...................10
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE
ENTRY .....................12
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION . . 14
REMOTE START ............... 15
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .......15
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . . . 16
HEAD RESTRAINTS ............. 60
FRONT SEATS ................ 62
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS ....... 68
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........ 70
TILT STEERING COLUMN .........71
POWER FOLDING OUTSIDE MIRRORS
FOR STANDARD AND TRAILER TOW . . 73
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ............ 74
TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAMS LEVER ................ 75
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............76
SPEED CONTROL ..............78
EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
— IF EQUIPPED ............... 81
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS) . . 82
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (1500 MODELS)
— IF EQUIPPED ..............83
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (REBEL
MODELS ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED ....86
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (2500/
3500 MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED .... 89
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITHOUT
TOUCHSCREEN ............... 91
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH
TOUCHSCREEN ............... 92
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH
TOUCHSCREEN ............... 94
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK
ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED .........96
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA —
IF EQUIPPED ................97
POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW ....99
POWER SUNROOF ............. 99
WIND BUFFETING ............. 101
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . 102
CYBERSECURITY .............104
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ....... 105
UCONNECT ACCESS ...........107
RADIO 3.0 .................122
UCONNECT 3.0 ..............125
UCONNECT 3.0 VOICE RECOGNITION
QUICKTIPS .................127
UCONNECT 5.0 ..............132
UCONNECT 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION
QUICKTIPS .................136
UCONNECT 8.4/8.4 NAV .........143
UCONNECT 8.4/8.4 NAV VOICE
RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS .......157
UCONNECT PHONE ...........176
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS ................. 187
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY . . . 187
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ......188
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink) .................191
POWER INVERTER ............ 194
POWER OUTLETS .............195
AUXILIARY SWITCHES —
IF EQUIPPED ............... 197
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —
IF EQUIPPED ............... 198
UTILITY
TONNEAU COVER ............. 206
EASY-OFF TAILGATE ........... 206
PICKUP BOX ................207
RAMBOX ................... 209
TOWING & PAYLOAD ........... 213
TOW/HAUL MODE ............214
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE
MODULE .................. 214
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ........... 216
1500 3.0L DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ........... 222
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ...............223
DIESEL FUEL FILTER/WATER
SEPARATOR.................224
EXHAUST REGENERATION ....... 226
COOL-DOWN IDLE CHART ........227
ADDING FUEL — DIESEL ENGINE
ONLY .....................228
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........229
6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ..........234
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ...............234
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE
BRAKING) .................237
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IDLE-UP FEATURE (AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION ONLY) ......... 238
ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FILTER/WATER
SEPARATOR.................239
UNDERBODY MOUNTED FUEL
FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR ....... 240
EXHAUST REGENERATION ....... 241
COOL-DOWN IDLE CHART ........243
ADDING FUEL — DIESEL ENGINE
ONLY .....................244
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........245
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ......... 252
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . 252
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..... 259
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ....260
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES .... 276
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS ........279
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE — 6-SPEED
TRANSMISSION ..............280
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED
TRANSMISSION ..............282
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 284
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 285
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................... 286
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .....286
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD . . . 287
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L . . . 288
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L . . . 290
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L . . . 292
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.0L
DIESEL ...................294
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.7L DIESEL
WITH 68RFE TRANSMISSION .....296
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.7L DIESEL
WITH AS69RC TRANSMISSION .... 298
FLUID CAPACITIES — GAS ENGINE . . 300
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS — GAS ENGINE ..........301
FLUID CAPACITIES —
1500 3.0L DIESEL ............ 303
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS — 1500 3.0L DIESEL .....304
FLUID CAPACITIES — 6.7L CUMMINS
DIESEL ENGINE ..............306
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS — 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL
ENGINE ................... 307
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .....309
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — GASOLINE
ENGINE ................... 309
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 1500 3.0L
DIESEL ENGINE ..............314
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 6.7L
CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE ....... 319
FUSES ................... 327
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ......331
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . 338
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES . . . 341
REPLACEMENT BULBS .........343
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . 344
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER .................. 344
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ................. 344
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ....... 344
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES ..............345
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR ...................346
FAQ’s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 347
INDEX
...................349
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) vehicle. Be assured
that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
Your new FCA US vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under
some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for
attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your
eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your
eyes, more than momentarily, off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description
of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this
vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are
not available on this vehicle. FCA US reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without
imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate
and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed Owner's information
which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD
also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the
Uconnect Touchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional
DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on
www.ramtrucks.com/en/owners/manuals.
FCA US 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 FCA US LLC shall be deemed
to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal
lines).
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply
the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual for further details.
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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.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle
best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR
your satisfaction.
®
parts, and cares about
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 76
2. Instrument Cluster Display Controls pg. 187
3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever pg. 75
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 8
5. Instrument Cluster Display pg. 187
6. Electronic Speed Control pg. 78
7. Engine Start/Stop Button
8. Four Wheel Drive Operation pg. 198
9. Uconnect Radio pg. 105
10. Climate Controls pg. 91
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11. Switch Panel
12. Power Inverter Outlet pg. 194
13. Glove Compartment
14. Power Outlet
15. Gear Selector
16. Hood Release (below steering wheel at base of instrument panel) pg. 287
17. Parking Brake Release
18. Power Windows
19. Power Door Locks
20. Power Mirrors
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Temperature Gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Voltmeter
(See page 252 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.)
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
4. Instrument Cluster Display
5. Oil Pressure Gauge
6. Speedometer
7. Fuel Gauge
(See page 258 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights.)
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GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB
This feature allows the driver to operate
the ignition switch with the push of a
button, as long as the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) key fob is in the passenger
compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has
four operating positions, three of which
are labeled and will illuminate when in
position. The three positions are OFF,
ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth position is
START, during start RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not
change with the push of a button, the key
fob may have a low or dead battery. In this
situation a back up method can be used
to operate the ignition switch. Put the
nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the key fob against the
ENGINE START/STOP button and push
to operate the ignition switch.
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an ignition switch. It has
four operating positions, three with detents and one that is spring-loaded. The
detent positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/
RUN. The START position is a springloaded momentary contact position.
When released from the START position,
the switch automatically returns to the
ON/RUN position.
Key Fob
1 — Air Suspension
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — Panic
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Key Fob
1 — Lock
2 — Unlock
3 — Remote Start
4 — Emergency Key Release
5 — Emergency Key
GETTING STARTED
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to unlock the driver’s door.
Push and release the unlock button twice within five seconds to unlock all doors, the
tailgate, and the RamBox (if equipped). The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first push of the unlock button. Refer
to “Uconnect Customer Programmable Features” in “Electronics” for further information.
Panic Alarm
1. Push the PANIC button once to turn the Panic Alarm on.
2. Wait approximately three seconds and push the button a second time to turn the
Panic Alarm off.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the keyless ignition node is in
“OFF” mode, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to
children), and do not leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go) in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of Vehicle) — If Equipped
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This vehicle may be equipped with a feature that can lower the vehicle to a height which
will improve ease of passenger entry/exit and cargo loading/unloading. The feature is
accessed by pushing the air suspension lowering button twice on the key fob.
• When remote key fob lowering is requested, the vehicle will send a series of chirps
and flashes to alert the customer that the operation has begun and will continue
these alerts until it successfully lowers.
• If the feature is unable to lower the vehicle due to certain conditions not being
met, the horn will chirp twice and the vehicle will not lower.
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Emergency Key
Should the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead, there is an emergency key
located in the key fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the doors.
• To remove the emergency key, slide the button on the key fob with your thumb.
Then, pull the key out with your other hand.
WARNING!
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the transmission gear
selector. Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could start the vehicle,
operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY
Introduction To Keyless Enter-N-Go
The Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicles
key fob. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without
having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons as well as starting and stopping the
vehicle with the push of a button.
NOTE:
The key fob may not be found if it is located next to a mobile phone, lap top or other
electronic device; these devices may block the key fob’s wireless signal.
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To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors:
With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger
front door handles, push door handle lock button to lock all doors.
Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle lock button. This could
unlock the door(s).
NOTE:
Push The Button To Lock
• After pushing the door handle lock button, you must wait two seconds before you
can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done
to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the
vehicle reacting and unlocking.
• The Passive Entry system will not operate if the key fob battery is dead.
The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the key fob lock button or the lock
button located on the vehicles interior door panel.
Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking
To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side:
With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob
located outside the vehicle and within
5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger
side door handle, grab either front door
handle to unlock the door automatically.
For further information and applicable
warnings and cautions, please refer to
your Owner’s Manual at
www.ramtrucks.com/en/owners/manuals.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
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GETTING STARTED
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION
Starting
With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob
inside the vehicle:
1. Shift the transmission into PARK (P).
2. While pressing the brake pedal, push
the ENGINE START/STOP button
once. If the engine fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically
after 10 seconds.
3. To stop the cranking of the engine
prior to the engine starting, push the
button again.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may
have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate
the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the key fob (side opposite of the emergency
key) against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition
button.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition will return to the OFF
mode.
NOTE:
If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE
START/STOP button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5
mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.
For further information and applicable warnings and cautions, please refer to your
Owner’s Manual at www.ramtrucks.com/en/owners/manuals.
Start/Stop Button
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GETTING STARTED
REMOTE START
• Push remote start button on the key fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the
remote start button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, push and release the unlock button on the key fob to unlock
the doors and disarm the vehicle security alarm system (if equipped). Then cycle
the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the
ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be started with the key fob after two consecutive timeouts.
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 fobs 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.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the
ignition for unauthorized operation. While the vehicle security alarm is armed,
interior switches for door locks and tailgate are disabled. If something triggers the
alarm, the vehicle security alarm will provide the following audible and visible
signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the
vehicle security light in the instrument cluster will flash.
To Arm The System
Lock the door using either the power door lock switch (one door must be open) or the
lock button on the key fob (doors can be open or closed), and close all doors.
The vehicle security light in the instrument cluster will flash for 16 seconds. This
shows that the vehicle security alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is
opened, the ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any
manner, the vehicle security alarm will automatically disarm.
NOTE:
• The vehicle security alarm will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door
lock plungers.
• Once armed, the vehicle security alarm disables the unlock switch on the driver
door trim panel and passenger door trim panel.
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GETTING STARTED
To Disarm The System
Push the key fob unlock button or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your vehicle. However, you can
create conditions where the vehicle security alarm will give you a false alarm. If one
of the previously described arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle security
alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the
vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the vehicle
security alarm.
If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected, the
vehicle security alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The
exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the vehicle
security alarm.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems:
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
• Seat Belt Systems
• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags
• Child Restraints
Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on
some models, or may be optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask your
authorized dealer.
Important Safety Precautions
Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use
your restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a
deploying air bag:
1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a vehicle with
a rear seat.
2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in
the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper
child restraint (refer to “Child Restraints” in this section for further information).
3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (refer to
“Child Restraints” in this section for further information) should be secured in a
vehicle with a rear seat in child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older
children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should
ride properly buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat.
4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
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5. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure
that you are using it properly.
6. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly.
7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to
allow the front air bags room to inflate.
8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side air bags, and
deployment occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between
occupants and the door and occupants could be injured.
9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a
disabled person, refer to the “Consumer Assistance” section for customer service
contact information.
WARNING!
• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying
passenger front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or
younger, including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
Seat Belt Systems
Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on
the road may be a poor driver and could cause a collision that includes you. This can
happen far away from home or on your own street.
Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness
of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown
from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury
caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be
belted at all times.
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped
BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and outboard front seat
passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) to buckle their
seat belts. The Belt Alert feature is active whenever the ignition switch is in the
START or ON/RUN position.
Initial Indication
If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in the START or ON/RUN
position, a chime will signal for a few seconds. If the driver or outboard front seat
passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled
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when the ignition switch is first in the START or ON/RUN position the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both outboard front seat belts are
buckled. The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when an outboard
front passenger seat is unoccupied.
BeltAlert Warning Sequence
The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the vehicle is moving above a
specified vehicle speed range and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is
unbuckled (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) (the outboard
front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger seat is
unoccupied). The BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blinking the Seat Belt
Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert warning
sequence has completed, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will remain on until the seat
belts are buckled. The BeltAlert warning sequence may repeat based on vehicle
speed until the driver and occupied outboard front seat passenger seat belts are
buckled. The driver should instruct all occupants to buckle their seat belts.
Change Of Status
If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front
passenger seat BeltAlert) unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling, the
BeltAlert warning sequence will begin until the seat belts are buckled again.
The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front
passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or other
items are placed on the outboard front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat
(if equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped)
in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly
stowed.
BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does
not recommend deactivating BeltAlert.
NOTE:
If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if
equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until the driver and outboard front seat
passenger seat belts are buckled.
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions except the Quad Cab, Mega Cab and Crew Cab front center
seating position have combination lap/shoulder belts.
The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very sudden stops or collisions.
This feature allows the shoulder part of the seat belt to move freely with you under
normal conditions. However, in a collision the seat belt will lock and reduce your risk
of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle.
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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 belt even though you have
air bags.
• 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.
• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belts whether or
not an air bag is also provided at their seating position to minimize the risk of
severe injury or death in the event of a crash.
• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much
worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of the seat
belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your
passengers safe, too.
• Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together
can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use
a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their
size.
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WARNING!
• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The seat belt
forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen.
Always wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug.
• A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly. In a collision, it could even cut
into you. Be sure the seat belt is flat against your body, without twists. If you
can’t straighten a seat belt in your vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer
immediately and have it fixed.
• A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal
injuries. Always buckle your seat belt into the buckle nearest you.
• A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop, you
could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat
belt snugly.
• A seat belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the
inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A
seat belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as
shoulder bones. Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so that your strongest
bones will take the force in a collision.
• 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 frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or
loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble
or modify the seat belt system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat.
2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm
in the rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the latch plate and
pull out the seat belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to
allow the seat belt to go around your lap.
Pulling Out The Latch Plate
3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until
you hear a “click.”
Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle
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4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To
loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A
snug seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
5. Position the shoulder belt across the
shoulder and chest with minimal, if
any slack so that it is comfortable and
not resting on your neck. The retractor
will withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt.
6. To release the seat belt, push the red
button on the buckle. The seat belt
will automatically retract to its stowed
position. If necessary, slide the latch
plate down the webbing to allow the
seat belt to retract fully.
Positioning The Lap Belt
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point.
2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the
seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the
latch plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must
enter the slot at the top of the latch plate.
4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat
belt is no longer twisted.
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted
upward or downward to position the seat belt away from your neck. Push or squeeze
the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the
position that serves you best.
As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer the shoulder belt
anchorage in a lower position, and if you
are taller than average, you will prefer the
shoulder belt anchorage in a higher position. After you release the anchorage button, try to move it up or down to make
sure that it is locked in position.
NOTE:
The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up
feature. This feature allows the shoulder
belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release button. To verify the
shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage
until it is locked into position.
Adjustable Anchorage
WARNING!
• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much
worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of the seat
belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your
passengers safe, too.
• Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any
slack so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will
withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt.
• Misadjustment of the seat belt could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt
in a crash.
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First Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions (Regular Cab Only)
The first row center seat belt (Regular Cab only) features a seat belt with a mini-latch
plate and buckle, which allows the seat belt to detach from the lower anchor when
the seat is folded. The latch plate and regular latch plate can then be stored out of
the way in the seat for added convenience to open up utilization of the storage areas
behind the front seats when the seat is not occupied.
1. Remove the mini-latch plate and regular latch plate from its stowed position on
the seat.
2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull
the seat belt over the seat.
3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside
of the right head restraint.
4. When the seat belt is long enough to
fit, insert the mini-latch plate into the
mini-buckle until you hear a “click.”
5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular
latch plate up the webbing as far as
necessary to allow the seat belt to go
around your lap.
6. When the seat belt is long enough to
fit, insert the latch plate into the
buckle until you hear a “click.”
7. Position the lap belt so that it is snug
and lies low across your hips, below
your abdomen. To remove slack in the
lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is
too tight, pull on the lap belt. A snug
seat belt reduces the risk of sliding
under the seat belt in a collision.
8. 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 seat belt.
9. To release the seat belt, push the red
button on the buckle.
Inserting Latch Plate
In Use Position
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10. To disengage the mini-latch plate from the mini-buckle for storage, insert the
regular latch plate into the center red slot on the mini-buckle. The seat belt will
automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate
down the webbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully. Insert the mini-latch
plate and regular latch plate into its stowed position.
Detaching Buckle With Seat Belt Tongue
WARNING!
• If the mini-latch plate and mini-buckle are not properly connected when the seat
belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt will not be able to provide proper
restraint and will increase the risk of injury in a collision.
• When reattaching the mini-latch plate and mini-buckle, ensure the seat belt
webbing is not twisted. If the webbing is twisted, follow the preceding procedure
to detach the mini-latch plate and mini-buckle, untwist the webbing, and
reattach the mini-latch plate and mini-buckle.
First Row Center Lap Belt Operating Instructions — If Equipped
The center seating position for the Quad Cab, Mega Cab and Crew Cab front seat has
a lap belt only. To buckle the lap belt, slide the latch plate into the buckle until you
hear a "click." To lengthen the lap belt, tilt the latch plate and pull.
To remove slack, pull the loose end of the webbing. Wear the lap belt snug against the
hips. Sit back and upright in the seat, then adjust the seat belt as tightly as is
comfortable.
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Seat Belt Extender
If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when the webbing is fully
extended and the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its
lowest position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender.
The Seat Belt Extender should be used only if the existing seat belt is not long
enough. When the Seat Belt Extender is not required for a different occupant, it must
be removed.
WARNING!
• ONLY use the Seat Belt Extender if it is physically required in order to properly
fit the original seat belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat Belt Extender if, when
worn, the distance between the front edge of the Seat Belt Extender buckle and
the center of the occupant’s body is LESS than 6 inches.
• Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed can increase the risk of serious
injury or death in a collision. Only use the Seat Belt Extender when the lap belt
is not long enough and only use in the recommended seating positions. Remove
and store the Seat Belt Extender when not needed.
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
Seat belts must be worn by all occupants
including pregnant women: the risk of
injury in the event of an accident is reduced for the mother and the unborn
child if they are wearing a seat belt.
Position the lap belt snug and low below
the abdomen and across the strong bones
of the hips. Place the shoulder belt
across the chest and away from the neck.
Never place the shoulder belt behind the
back or under the arm.
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed
to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may
improve the performance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early
in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child
restraints.
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NOTE:
These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant.
The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the
air bags, the pretensioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a
deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
Energy Management Feature — If Equipped
This vehicle may be equipped with a seat belt system with an Energy Management
feature in the front seating positions that may help further reduce the risk of injury
in the event of a collision. The seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is
designed to release webbing in a controlled manner.
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) — If Equipped
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions may be equipped with a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system.
For additional information, refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt” under the “Child Restraints” section of this manual. The figure below
illustrates the locking feature for each seating position.
If the passenger seating position is
equipped with an ALR and is being used
for normal usage, only pull the seat belt
webbing out far enough to comfortably
wrap around the occupant’s mid-section
so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR
is activated, you will hear a clicking
sound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the
webbing to retract completely in this case
and then carefully pull out only the
amount of webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s midsection. Slide the latch plate into the
buckle until you hear a "click."
In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder
belt is automatically pre-locked. The seat
belt will still retract to remove any slack
in the shoulder belt. Use the Automatic
Locking Mode anytime a child restraint is
installed in a seating position that has a
seat belt with this feature. Children
12 years old and under should always be
properly restrained in a vehicle with a
rear seat.
Regular Cab Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) Locations
Quad Cab/Mega Cab/Crew Cab Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations
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WARNING!
• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying
passenger front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or
younger, including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire seat belt is
extracted.
3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt retracts, you will hear a clicking
sound. This indicates the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to
disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
WARNING!
• The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the switchable Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly
when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual.
• Failure to replace the seat belt assembly could increase the risk of injury in
collisions.
• Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain occupants who are wearing
the seat belt or children who are using booster seats. The locked mode is only
used to install rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints that have a harness
for restraining the child.
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on
some models, or may be optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask your
authorized dealer.
The air bag system must be ready to protect you in a collision. The Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring
associated with the electrical Air Bag System Components. Your vehicle may be
equipped with the following Air Bag System Components:
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