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²Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
²Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in
P for Park. With a manual transmission, shift the
transmission into reverse. And with four-wheel-drive
vehicles, make sure the transfer case is not in neutral.
Always, block or9chock9the trailer wheels.
²GCWR must not be exceeded.
²Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
Towing Requirements Ð Tires
þ
Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
þProper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to the
Tires±General Information section of this manual on
Tire Pressures for proper tire inflation procedures.
þAlso, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
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engine air cleaner, the crankcase inlet air cleaner and the
crankcase ventilation system. Make sure that these units
are clean at all times. This will tend to reduce to a
minimum the amount of abrasive material that may enter
the engine.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacture only
recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet
the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Use Mopar or an equivalent oil meeting the
specification MS-6395.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
There is a symbol to aid you in selecting the proper
engine oil.This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacture only recommends
API Certified engine oils.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
For trucks with a 5.7L engine operating under a gross
combined weight rating of 14,000 lbs. or greater, SAE
5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. For all other trucks with a 5.7L engine,
operating under a gross weight rating less than 14,000
lbs. SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all
operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low
temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your
engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your vehicle
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Selection of Lubricating Grease
The National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) has
developed a symbol (Certification Mark) to aid the
vehicle owner in the proper selection of grease for the
lubrication of wheel bearings and chassis components.
This symbol (an example is shown below) is located on
the grease container and identifies the application and
quality of the grease.
There are two groups
identified, those for wheel
bearings (Letter ªGº) and
those for chassis (Letter
ªLº) lubrication. Perfor-
mance categories within
these groups result in dual
letter designations for
each group. The letter des-
ignations shown in the ex-
ample are the highestquality level available and when combined as shown can
be used for both wheel bearing and chassis lubrication.
Use only those greases that have the NLGI symbol on the
container along with the proper quality level for your
application.
Noise Control System Required Maintenance &
Warranty
All vehicles built over 10,000 lbs (4 535 kg) Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating and manufactured for sale and use in the
United States are required to comply with the Federal
Government's Exterior Noise Regulations. These vehicles
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel
5.7L, 89 Octane
2500 Shortbed Models 34 gal. 128L
2500 Longbed Models 35 gal. 132L
Engine Oil (with filter)
5.7L Engine V-8 (SAE 5W-20, API Certified). For trucks
operating under a gross combined weight ratingless
than 14,000 lbs.7.0 qts. 6.6L
5.7L Engine V-8 (SAE 5W-30, API Certified). For trucks
operating under a gross combined weight rating
greaterthan 14,000 lbs.7.0 qts. 6.6L
Cooling System
5.7L (MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile
Formula)18.7 qts. 17.7L
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology) P/N 5011764AB or equivalent.
Engine Oil (For trucks operating
under a gross combined weight
ratinglessthan 14,000 lbs.)Use SAE 5W-20, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395.
5.7L Engine Oil (For trucks operat-
ing under a gross combined
weight ratinggreaterthan 14,000
lbs.)Use SAE 5W-30, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil Filter MopartEngine Oil Filter, P/N 5281090 or equivalent.
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com-
partment.
Fuel Selection (5.7L) 89 Octane Mid-Grade, (R+M)/2 Method Preferred (87 Octane Acceptable)
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Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 378
Front Axle (Differential)................... 411
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 415
Fuel................................. 335
Adding............................. 339
Filter............................... 394
Gauge.............................. 180
Octane Rating......................335,442
Requirements......................335,441
Tank Capacity........................ 441
Fuses................................ 425
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 139
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............341,385
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 335
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 335
Gauges............................... 173
Coolant Temperature.................... 175
Fuel................................ 180Oil Pressure.......................... 174
Speedometer......................... 174
Tachometer.......................... 173
Voltmeter............................ 173
Gear Ranges........................250,257
Gear Ratios............................. 78
General Information...................... 18
Glass Cleaning.......................... 424
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 346
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 345
GVWR............................... 342
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 87
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 366
Head Restraints......................... 112
Headlights............................ 431
High Beam........................... 124
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 124
Lights On Reminder.................... 122
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Air Pressure.......................... 322
Alignment........................... 331
Chains.............................. 332
Changing............................ 368
Compact Spare........................ 327
General Information.................... 322
High Speed.......................... 325
Inflation Pressures..................... 323
Jacking............................. 369
Life of Tires.......................... 330
Load Capacity.....................318,319
Off-Road............................. 80
Quality Grading....................... 471
Radial.............................. 326
Replacement......................... 330
Rotation............................. 334
Safety...........................313,322
Sizes............................... 315
Snow Tires........................... 333Spare Tire........................... 368
Spinning............................ 328
Tread Wear Indicators................... 329
Wheel Mounting....................... 369
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 372
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 350
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 255
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 379
Towing............................... 345
Disabled Vehicle....................... 380
Guide.............................. 350
Recreational.......................... 360
Weight.............................. 350
Traction.............................. 263
Trailer Towing.......................... 345
Cooling System Tips.................... 357
Hitches............................. 349
Minimum Requirements................. 351
Mirrors...........................86,358
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Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 350
Wiring.............................. 355
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 350
Trailer Weight.......................... 350
Transaxle
Automatic............................ 13
Manual.............................. 14
Transfer Case........................... 412
Fluid............................... 443
Transmission
Automatic........................250,412
Fluid............................... 443
Maintenance.......................... 412
Manual........................245,255,412
Shifting............................. 249
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 139
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 329
Trip Computer.......................... 132
Trip Odometer.......................176,180Turn Signals...................123,173,431,434
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 87
Underhood Fuses........................ 425
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 471
Universal Transmitter..................... 139
Variance, Compass....................... 137
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading......................319,341
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 430
Voltmeter............................. 173
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 173
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 469
Washers, Windshield..................126,401
Washing Vehicle......................... 421
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