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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet
should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Close the lid when not in use and while driving the
vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power
from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.,
cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge suffi-
ciently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery
even more quickly. Only use these intermittently and
with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or long
periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces-
sories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the generator to
recharge the vehicle’s battery.
Power Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — F14 Fuse 20 A Yellow Front Power Outlet
2 — F09 Fuse 15 A Blue Rear Power Outlet
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AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with two auxiliary switches
located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering
column which can be used to power various electronic
devices. Connections to the switches are found in the right
central pillar fuse panel at the base of the passenger side B
pillar.
Auxiliary Switch 1 is configured to constant battery feed,
while Auxiliary Switch 2 is configured to ignition feed.For further information on using the auxiliary switches,
please refer to the Ram Body Builders Guide by accessing
www.rambodybuilder.com and choosing the appropriate
links.
CUPHOLDERS
The cupholders for the drivers and passenger area are
located near the floor just under the center stack storage
compartment. There are cupholders located in each door
panel as well as one single cupholder located to the right of
the manual climate controls.
Auxiliary Upfitter Switches
Cupholders
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
Instrument Panel Features Will Vary As Equipped
1 — Air Outlet10 — Lower Glove Compartment19 — Uconnect Phone Buttons
2 — Multifunction Lever (External Lights) 11 — Cup Holder 20 — Tilt Steering Column Release Lever
3 — Instrument Cluster 12 — USB Charger/12V21 — Horn
4 — Multifunction Lever (Front Wiper, Trip
Computer) 13 — Climate Controls
22 — Mute/Uconnect Voice Command
Buttons
5 — Radio (As Equipped) 14 — Lower Switch Ban23 — Cruise Control Switches
6 — Clip Board 15 — Cup Holders24 — Fuse Box Lid
7 — Upper Glove Compartment 16 — Gear Selector25 — Instrument Cluster Display Controls
8 — Passenger Air Bag 17 — USB / AUX26 — Hood Release
9 — Storage Compartment 18 — Ignition Switch
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Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
Stop Light Failure Indicator Light
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Stop Light Failure Indicator Light
This light will illuminate if one or more of the stop light bulb fails.
The failure relating to this light could be:
•
One or more blown bulbs
• A blown protection fuse
• A break in the electrical connection
External Light Failure Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale Light What It Means
External Light Failure Indicator Light — If Equipped
The External Light Failure Indicator will come on when a failure to one of the following lights is
detected:
•
Direction Indicators
• Backup Lights
• Parking Lights
• Daytime Running Lights
• Clearance Lights
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Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
•
License Plate Lights
The failure relating to these lights could be:
•One or more blown bulbs
• A blown protection fuse
• A break in the electrical connection
Vehicle Security Indicator Light
Yellow
Telltale Light What It Means
Vehicle Security Indicator Light
If during starting, the key code is not correctly recognized, the Vehicle Security Light comes on in the in-
strument panel. In this case, turn the key to OFF and then to ON/RUN; if it is still locked, try again with
the other keys that come with the vehicle. Contact an authorized dealer if you still cannot start the en-
gine.
If with the engine running, the warning light comes on, this means that the system is running a self-test
(for example for a voltage drop).
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ...........277
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . .278
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ........................ .278
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message .............279
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS .......................... .279
REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................280
DEALER SERVICE ...................... .280
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .............281
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .281
▫ Engine Oil Filter ...................... .283
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................284
▫ Exhaust System ....................... .284
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................286 ▫
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............286
▫ Body Lubrication ..................... .289
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................289
▫ Cooling System ....................... .290
▫ Brake System ........................ .294
▫ Automatic Transmission (3.6L Gasoline Engine
Only) .............................. .295
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion ........................... .297
▫ Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders . . . .301
FUSES ............................... .302
▫ Underhood Fuses ...................... .302
▫ Interior Fuses ......................... .307
▫ Right Central Pillar Fuses .................310
VEHICLE
STORAGE.....................311
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Washer Solvent Reservoir
2 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
6 — Coolant Reservoir
7 — Power Steering Reservoir
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liner thoroughly under warm running water. Shake the
excess water from the liner and dry the outer surfaces with
a clean soft cloth.
Installation
Place the liner into the cupholder drawer and push the
liner into place so that the retention tabs seat into the
corresponding openings in the drawer.
FUSES
WARNING!
•When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro-
priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as
the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another
fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown
fuse with metal wires or any other material. Failure
to use proper fuses may result in serious personal
injury, fire and/or property damage.
• Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition is
off and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-
rized dealer.
• If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air
bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, gearbox system) or steering system
blows, contact an authorized dealer.
Underhood Fuses
The Front Power Distribution Center is located on the
driver ’s side of the engine compartment. To access the
fuses, remove the cover.
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