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SLIDE-IN CAMPERS .......................................... 100 Camper Applications .................................100
EASY-OFF TAILGATE ......................................... 100
Disconnecting The Rear Camera And
Remote Keyless Entry ...............................100 Removing The Tailgate .............................. 101
Locking Tailgate .........................................101
TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED .. 101
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal ..............102
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation ..........104
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning ..............107
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —
GAS ENGINE ....................................................... 108
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster
Descriptions — Gas Engine .......................109
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —
GAS ENGINE ....................................................... 111
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions —
Gas Engine .................................................112
BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — DIESEL
ENGINE ............................................................... 113
Base Instrument Cluster Descriptions —
Diesel Engine .............................................114
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — DIESEL
ENGINE ................................................................ 116
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions —
Diesel Engine .............................................117 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ................... 117
Instrument Cluster Display Controls......... 118
Oil Life Reset ............................................. 119
Display Menu Items ................................... 119
Diesel Messages And Warnings — 6.7L
Cummins Diesel Engine ............................ 124 Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped ................................ 128
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................130
Red Warning Lights ................................... 130
Yellow Warning Lights ............................... 133
Yellow Indicator Lights .............................. 137
Green Indicator Lights ............................... 140
White Indicator Lights ............................... 141
Blue Indicator Lights.................................. 141
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II..... 141
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ............................................. 142
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS......................................................... 142
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................144
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................. 144
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System .... 145 AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ........................ 153
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped ................................................ 153 Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation — If Equipped ........................... 160 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ........................................................ 163
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ................. 171
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ... 171
Important Safety Precautions ................... 171
Seat Belt Systems .................................... 172
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)... 181
Child Restraints ......................................... 190
Transporting Pets ...................................... 208
SAFETY TIPS ....................................................... 208
Transporting Passengers .......................... 208
Exhaust Gas .............................................. 208
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................ 209 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ................................... 210

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Faceplate Temperature
Knobs
Touchscreen
Temperature Buttons Driver and Passenger Temperature Up and Down Buttons
Provides the driver and passenger with independent temperature control. Push the red button (or rotate knob if equipped)
on the faceplate or touchscreen, or press and slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow button on the touchscreen
for warmer temperature settings. Push the blue button (or rotate knob if equipped) on the faceplate or touchscreen, or
press and slide the temperature bar towards the blue arrow button on the touchscreen for cooler temperature settings.
NOTE:
The numbers within the temperature display will only appear if the system is equipped with an automatic climate control
system.
Up and down buttons are only available on vehicles equipped with a 12-inch display.
SYNC
Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen to toggle the SYNC feature on/off. The SYNC indicator illuminates when SYNC is
on. SYNC synchronizes the passenger temperature setting with the driver temperature setting. Changing the passenger’s
temperature setting while in SYNC will automatically exit this feature.
NOTE:
The SYNC button is only available on the touchscreen.
Icon Description
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Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If
Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate
when the cruise control is set to the
desired speed. Refer to “Speed
Control” in “Starting And Operating”
for further information.
White Indicator Lights
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light —
If Equipped
This light will illuminate when the
vehicle equipped with Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) has been turned on but
not set.
Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) — If
Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for
further information.
Cruise Control Ready Indicator
This indicator light will illuminate
when the cruise control is ready, but
not set. Refer to “Speed Control” in
“Starting And Operating” for further
information.
Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If
Equipped
This indicator shows when the Hill
Descent Control (HDC) feature is
turned on. The lamp will be on solid
when HDC is armed. HDC can only be
armed when the transfer case is in the “4WD
LOW” position and the vehicle speed is less
then 20 mph (32 km/h). If these conditions are
not met while attempting to use the HDC
feature, the HDC indicator light will flash on/off.
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
When the LaneSense system is ON,
but not armed, the LaneSense indi -
cator light illuminates solid white. This
occurs when only left, right, or neither
lane line has been detected. If a single lane line
is detected, the system is ready to provide only
visual warnings if an unintentional lane depar -
ture occurs on the detected lane line.
Refer to “LaneSense — If Equipped” in “Starting
And Operating” for further information.
Blue Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light will illuminate to
indicate that the high beam head -
lights are on. With the low beams acti -
vated, push the multifunction lever
forward (toward the front of the vehicle) to turn
on the high beams. Pull the multifunction lever
rearward (toward the rear of the vehicle) to turn
off the high beams. If the high beams are off,
pull the lever toward you for a temporary high
beam on, "flash to pass" scenario.
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated
Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II. This
system monitors the performance of the emis -
sions, engine, and transmission control
systems. When these systems are operating
properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as
engine emissions well within current govern -
ment regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD
II system will turn on the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL). It will also store diagnostic codes
and other information to assist your service
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Deactivation
The AUX Camera is deactivated by pressing the
“X” in the upper right corner of the touchscreen.
This will return the display back to the previ -
ously displayed screen.
NOTE:
If the AUX button is pressed and no AUX
Camera is connected, the touchscreen will
display a blue screen along with the message
“Camera System Unavailable.” The screen
can be exited out by pressing the “X” in the
upper right hand corner. This will return the
display back to the previously displayed
screen.
Zoom View is not available with the AUX
Camera feature.
The display will always default to the Trailer
Camera display (AUX 1).
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with the
Surround View Camera System that allows you
to see an on-screen image of the surroundings
and top view of your vehicle whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE or manually acti
-
vated via the Uconnect system. The top view of
the vehicle will show which doors are open. The
image will be displayed on the touchscreen
display along with a caution note “Check Entire
Surroundings” across the top of the screen.
After five seconds, this note will disappear. The
Surround View Camera System is comprised of
four sequential cameras located in the front
grille, rear tailgate and side mirrors.
NOTE:
The Surround View Camera System has
programmable settings that may be selected
through the Uconnect System. Refer to “Ucon -
nect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further infor -
mation.
When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, the
rear camera view and top view is the default
view of the system (Automatic Activation).
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE
(with camera delay turned on), the camera
image will continue to be displayed for up to 10
seconds after shifting out of REVERSE unless
the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h),
the vehicle is shifted into PARK or the ignition is
placed in the OFF position. There is a touch -screen button “X” to disable the display of the
camera image.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE
(with camera delay turned off), the surround
view camera mode is exited and the last known
screen appears again.
While the “Rear View” camera is displayed and
guidelines are enabled, active guidelines are
overlaid on the image to illustrate the width of
the vehicle, including the side view mirrors and
its projected backup path based on the steering
wheel position.
Different colored zones indicate the distance to
the rear of the vehicle.
The following table shows the approximate
distances for each zone:
Zone Distance To The Rear
Of The Vehicle
Red 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)
Yellow 1 ft - 6.5 ft
(30 cm - 2 m)
Green 6.5 ft or greater
(2 m or greater)
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NOTE:
If the vehicle is not equipped with a Pickup Box:
The bottom wedge of the Top view will be
displayed in black.
The Rear Cross Path soft button will be
grayed out.
The guidelines will not be overlaid on Top
view/Rear view and Full Screen of Backup
Camera view.
Black video will be displayed for the right side
of the Top and Rear view, and full screen of
the Backup Camera view when the Rear View
Camera is not connected.
AUX Camera — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or two
AUX Cameras, which display rearview and side
view images from the trailer on the touch-
screen. Activation
The AUX Camera is activated by first pressing
the Backup Camera, Cargo Camera (if
equipped), or Surround View Camera (if
equipped) button on the touchscreen, followed
by the AUX button located in the upper left
corner of the rearview display. The AUX camera
can also be activated when the vehicle is in
REVERSE by pressing the AUX button.
If equipped with two AUX Cameras, you can
switch between each camera by then pressing
the AUX1 or AUX2 buttons on the Trailer Camera
display.
AUX1 Camera Button
AUX2 Camera Button Deactivation
The AUX Camera is deactivated by pressing the
“X” in the upper right corner of the touchscreen.
This will return the display back to the previ
-
ously displayed screen.
NOTE:
If the AUX button is pressed and no AUX
Camera is connected, the touchscreen will
display a blue screen along with the message
“Camera System Unavailable.” The screen
can be exited out by pressing the “X” in the
upper right hand corner. This will return the
display back to the previously displayed
screen.
Zoom View is not available with the AUX
Camera feature.
The display will always default to the Trailer
Camera display (AUX 1).
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354IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Power Distribution Center
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 description 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.

Power Distribution Center Location

CavityCartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F0180 Amp Black –Rad Fan Control Module – If Equipped (DS 1500 Only)
F02 60 Amp Yellow –ABS Pump Motor (HD Only)
F03 60 Amp Yellow –Rad Fan – If Equipped
F04 50 Amp Red 400W Inverter – If Equipped (HD Only)
F05 40 Amp Green
50 Amp Red (Special
Services Vehicle (SSV)) –
Compressor For Air Suspension – If Equipped
F06 40 Amp Green –ABS Pump Motor (DS 1500 Only)
Steering Torque Overlay Module (STOM) (HD Only)
F07 40 Amp Green –Starter Solenoid
F08 20 Amp Blue (DS 1500 LD/
Cummins Diesel)40 Amp Green –
–
NOX Sensor – If Equipped
Aux Relay Output- SSV Only

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F0940 Amp Green (SSV &
Cummins Diesel) –
Aux Relay Output / Diesel Fuel Heater – If Equipped
F09 30 Amp Pink –Brake Vacuum Pump – If Equipped (HD Only)
F10 40 Amp Green –Body Controller / Exterior Lighting #2
F11 30 Amp Pink –PWR - Trailer Tow Electric Brake Batt Feed – If Equipped
(DS 1500 Only)
F11 40 Amp Green –Brake System Module (ECU and Valves) (HD Only)
F12 40 Amp Green –Body Controller #3
F13 40 Amp Green –Blower Motor
F14 40 Amp Green –Body Controller #4 / Exterior Lighting
F15 30 Amp Pink
40 Amp Green –
–Power Side Steps – If Equipped (HD Only)
Extra Fuse - SSV Only
F16 30 Amp Pink –Smart-Bar Module – If Equipped (HD Only)
F17 30 Amp Pink –Winch Control Module – If Equipped (HD Only)
F19 20 Amp Blue (DS 1500 LD
Diesel)
30 Amp Pink (Cummins Diesel) –
SCR – If Equipped
F20 30 Amp Pink –Passenger Door Module
F21 30 Amp Pink –Drive Train Control Module
F22 20 Amp Blue –Engine Control Module GPEC / Heavy Duty / Other – If
Equipped
Cavity
Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
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F2225 Amp White (Cummins
Diesel) –
PCM – If Equipped
F23 30 Amp Pink –CBC Feed # 1
F24 30 Amp Pink –Driver Door Module
F25 30 Amp Pink –Front Wiper
F26 30 Amp Pink –Antilock Brakes / Stability Control Module / Valves – If
Equipped (DS 1500 Only)
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 / Trailer Tow (Separate E-Brake)/
Trailer Tow (BUX)
F31 30 Amp Pink –Diesel Heater Control – If Equipped (DS 1500 LD Diesel)
F31 20 Amp Blue –Aux App SSV Only - If Equipped
F32 ––Aux Feed, Special Services Vehicle-If Equipped (DS 1500
Only)
F33 20 Amp Blue –Trans Control Module – If Equipped (HD Only)
Aux Feed, SSV Only (DS 1500 Only)
F34 30 Amp Pink –Vehicle System Interface Module #2 – If Equipped (HD
Only)
SSV (DS 1500 Only)
F35 30 Amp Pink –Sunroof – If Equipped
F36 30 Amp Pink –Electric Back Light – If Equipped
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description

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