3. For the front axle, place the jack on thebody flange just behind the front tire as
indicated by the triangular lift point sym-
bol on the sill molding. Do not raise the
vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully
engaged.
4. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of
the rear tire (as indicated by the triangu-
lar lift point symbol on the sill molding).
Do not raise the vehicle until you are
sure the jack is fully engaged.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle just
enough to remove the flat tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
7.
Install the temporary spare wheel/tire and
lightly tighten the lug nuts prior to lowering
to prevent the vehicle from moving on the
jack.
8.Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw
counterclockwise, and remove the jack.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the
handle for increased leverage. Tighten
the lug nuts in a star pattern until each
nut has been tightened twice. The correct
wheel nut tightness is 130 ft lbs (176 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
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10. Remove the Dodge center cap using ajack tool from inside the aluminum road
wheel and snap on the protective plastic
plate.
NOTE:
The plastic plate will prevent the road wheel
from being scratched when sliding it under
the vehicle.
11. Stand the wheel up against the bumper with the plastic plate facing you.
12. Slide the cable end, spring and metal tube through the wheel and plastic plate.
Rotate the stamping on the cable and
push it through the wheel and plastic
plate. Snap the stamping into place.
13.
Slide the road wheel on the ground using
the protective plate until it is directly un-
der the winch and between the rear bum-
per and exhaust system heat shields.
Raise the tire by turning the lug wrench on
the winch extension clockwise until it
clicks/skips three times to make sure the
cable is tight.
NOTE:
Double check to ensure the tire is snug against the underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the
winch cable may result if the vehicle is driven with the tire loose.
14. Lower the jack to the fully closed posi- tion. Return the tools to the proper posi-
tions in the tool bag. Fold the flap on the
tool bag under the tools and roll the tools
in the bag underneath the others. Use
the Velcro® straps to secure the tool bag
to the jack with the lug wrench on the
forward side of the jack. Expand the jack
on the bracket by turning the thumb
screw clockwise until it is tight to pre-
vent rattles.
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15. Reinstall the plastic plug into the floor of the cargo area. Roll up and store the Jack, ToolKit and Tire Changing Instructions. Reinstall the cover for the jack in the rear storage
bin.
NOTE:
The plastic thumb screw being on the right and the position of the lug wrench before the
Velcro® straps go around the fully closed jack.
16.
Remove the blocks/rocks from the opposite tire.
17. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as soon as possible and properly secure the spare tire, jack and tool kit.
Road Tire Installation
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel.Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been
tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 130 ft/lbs (176 N·m). If in doubt
about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized
dealer or service station.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
CAUTION!
• Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down. Impact type tools can damage the winch mechanism.
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated
in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
• Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could
be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
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WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pullfar enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and
fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that
is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where
it can be raised on a lift.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not
be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm
level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible
before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set the automatic transmission in PARK.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire
change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground. Carefully follow these tire changing
warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. Itcould slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the
wheel nuts until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning
may result in personal injury.
• Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down. Impact-type tools may
damage the winch mechanism.
• A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger
the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts
fully until the vehicle is lowered to the ground.
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MANUAL PARK RELEASE 8-SPEED
In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of PARK
(such as a dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available. The Manual Park Release is
located in the center console under an access cover.
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:
1. Lift upward on the access cover, located in the rear portion of the center console torelease it from the console hinges.
2.
Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push
the metal latch in towards the tether strap.
3. While the metal latch is in the open posi- tion, simultaneously pull upwards on the
tether strap until it clicks and releases
out of the park position.
NOTE:
To prevent the vehicle from rolling uninten-
tionally, firmly apply the parking brake.
To Disengage the Manual Park Release
Lever:
1.
Pull upward on the tether while pushing the
release latch towards the tether to unlock
the lever.
2.Once the tension has been released and
the lever has been unlocked, push the lever
all the way down to be sure it is stowed
properly and locks into position.
3. Reinstall the access cover by pushing it downward until it is locked into place.
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Pull the hood release lever located belowthe steering wheel at the base of the in-
strument panel.
2. Reach into the opening beneath the cen- ter of the hood and push and hold the
safety latch lever to the left while lifting
the hood at the same time.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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FUSES
Power Distribution Center (fuses)
• The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery.This center contains cartridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit breakers. A descrip-
tion of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the
cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the
following chart.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F03 60 Amp Yellow Rad Fan
F05 40 Amp Green Compressor for Air Suspension —
If Equipped
F06 40 Amp Green Antilock Brakes/Electronic Stability
Control Pump
F07 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
F08 40 Amp Green Emission sensors (Diesel engine only)
F09 40 Amp Green Diesel Fuel Heater (Diesel engine only)
F10 40 Amp Green Body Controller / Exterior Lighting #2
F11 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Electric Brake —
If Equipped
F12 40 Amp Green Body Controller #3 / Interior Lights
F13 40 Amp Green Blower Motor Front
F14 40 Amp Green Body Controller #4 / Power Locks
F17 30 Amp Pink Headrest Release — If Equipped
F20 30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Module
F22 20 Amp Blue Engine Control Module
F23 30 Amp Pink Body Controller #1
F24 30 Amp Pink Driver Door Module
F25 30 Amp Pink Front Wipers
F26 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes/Stability Control
Module/Valves
F28 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Backup Lights —
If Equipped
F29 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Parking Lights —
If Equipped
F30 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Receptacle — If Equipped
F32 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control Module
F34 30 Amp Pink Slip Differential Control
F35 30 Amp Pink Sunroof — If Equipped
F36 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster
F37 30 Amp Pink Rear Blower — If Equipped
F38 30 Amp Pink Power Inverter 115V AC — If Equipped
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F39 30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate — If Equipped
F40 10 Amp Red Daytime Running Lights
F42 20 Amp Yellow Horn
F44 10 Amp RedDiagnostic Port
F46 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor — If Equipped
F49 10 Amp Red Integrated Central Stack / Climate
Control
F50 20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Control Module —
If Equipped
F51 10 Amp Red Ignition Node Module / Keyless Igni-
tion / Steering Column Lock
F52 5 Amp TanBattery Sensor
F53 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – Left Turn/Stop Lights —
If Equipped
F56 15 Amp Blue Additional Content (Diesel engine
only)
F57 15 Amp BlueTransmission
F59 10 Amp Red Purging Pump (Diesel engine only)
F60 15 Amp Blue Transmission Control Module
F62 10 Amp RedAir Conditioning Clutch
F63 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Coils (Gas), Urea Heater
(Diesel)
F64 25 Amp Natural Fuel Injectors / Powertrain
F66 10 Amp Red Sunroof / Passenger Window
Switches / Rain Sensor
F67 15 Amp Blue CD / DVD / Bluetooth Hands-free
Module — If Equipped
F68 20 Amp YellowRear Wiper Motor
F70 20 Amp YellowFuel Pump Motor
F71 30 Amp GreenAudio Amplifier
F73 15 Amp BlueHID Headlamps Right
F74 20 Amp Yellow Brake Vacuum Pump — If Equipped
F76 10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes/Electronic
Stability Control
F77 10 Amp Red Drivetrain Control Module/Front Axle
Disconnect Module
F78 10 Amp Red Engine Control Module / Electric
Power Steering — If Equipped
F80 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener /
Compass / Anti-Intrusion Module
F81 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn/Stop Lights
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