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PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............. 302 AUX Camera — If Equipped .......................304
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED ........................................................... 305
AUX Camera — If Equipped .......................311
ENGINE RUNAWAY — DIESEL ENGINE ............ 312
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GAS ENGINE ..... 312
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ................313
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIESEL
ENGINE ............................................................... 313
Diesel Exhaust Fluid ..................................314
VEHICLE LOADING ............................................. 317
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ......317
Payload .......................................................317
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ............317
Tire Size ......................................................317
Rim Size......................................................318
Inflation Pressure ......................................318
Curb Weight................................................318
Loading .......................................................318
TRAILER TOWING .............................................. 318
Common Towing Definitions .....................318
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer
Weight.........................................................322 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..........................................323 Trailer And Tongue Weight ........................ 323
Towing Requirements ...............................323
Towing Tips ................................................328 SNOWPLOW ....................................................... 329
Before Plowing ........................................... 329
Snowplow Prep Package Model
Availability .................................................. 330 Over The Road Operation With Snowplow
Attached ..................................................... 330 Operating Tips ............................................ 330
General Maintenance................................ 330
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) .......................................... 331
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ........................................................ 331 Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive
Models ........................................................ 331 Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive
Models ........................................................ 332
DRIVING TIPS ...................................................... 335
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 335
Driving Through Water .............................. 335
Off-Road Driving Tips ................................. 336
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS........................338
ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED..... 338
General Information .................................. 342 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...................... 342
Jack Location ............................................. 343
Removal Of Jack And Tools....................... 343
Removing The Spare Tire .......................... 345
Preparations For Jacking .......................... 346
Jacking Instructions................................... 347
To Stow The Flat Or Spare ....................... 350
Reinstalling The Jack And Tools ............... 352
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped ... 352
FUSES .................................................................. 353
Power Distribution Center ........................ 354
JUMP STARTING ............................................... 362
Preparations For Jump Start ..................... 363
Jump Starting Procedure .......................... 363
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE — 6–SPEED
TRANSMISSION ................................................ 365
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 – SPEED
TRANSMISSION ................................................ 366
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......................... 367
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................ 367
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........................ 369
Two-Wheel Drive Models ........................... 370
Four-Wheel Drive Models .......................... 370
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped ...... 371

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Pull on the upper handle on the front of the
armrest to raise the cover. The upper storage
area contains a USB power outlet located at the
rear of the area that can be used to power small
electrical devices, refer to “Electrical Power
Outlets” in this section for further information.
With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower
handle to open the lower storage bin. The lower
bin contains a power inverter outlet located in
the forward portion of the lower bin. There is
also a “fill line” located along the rear inside
wall of the lower bin. Contents above the “fill
line” may interfere with cupholder placement if
equipped with a premium center console.
Forward Portion Of Lower Storage Bin

Premium Center Console — If Equipped
The premium center console is equipped with
two front storage bins located in front of the
center storage compartment. These storage
bins may be equipped with tandem doors. Push
the front bin to access the cupholders. Or push
the rear bin to access the coinholder/small
storage bin.
Center Console Tandem Doors— If Equipped
Tandem Doors Open Position

WARNING!
This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated
on the armrest could be seriously injured
during vehicle operation, or a collision. Only
use the center seating position when the
armrest is fully upright.
In a collision, the latch may open if the total
weight of the items stored exceeds about
10 lbs (4.5 kg). These items could be
thrown about endangering occupants of
the vehicle. Items stored should not exceed
a total of 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console
compartment lid in the open position. Driving
with the console compartment lid open may
result in injury in a collision.
1 — Push Front Bin Access
2 — Push Rear Bin Access
1 — Front Bin Open
2 — Rear Bin Open
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There are stampings in the sheet metal on the
inner side bulkheads of the box in front of and
behind both wheel housings. Place wooden
boards across the box from side to side to
create separate load compartments in the
pickup box.
There are four tie-down cleats bolted to the
lower sides of the pickup box that can sustain
loads up to 1000 lbs (450 kg) total.
Cargo Camera — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with the Cargo
Camera that allows you to see an image of the
inside of the pickup box. The image will be
displayed in the Uconnect screen.
The Cargo Camera is located in the bottom
center area of the Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL).
A touchscreen button to indicate the current
active camera image being displayed is made
available whenever the Cargo Camera image is
displayed.
A touchscreen button to switch the display to
rear view camera image is made available
whenever the Cargo Camera image is displayed.
A touchscreen button "X" to disable display of
the camera image is made available when the
vehicle is not in REVERSE gear.
A display timer is initiated when the Cargo
Camera image is displayed. The image will
continue to be displayed until the display timer
exceeds 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is
above 8 mph (13 km/h) or the touchscreen
button "X" to disable display of the Cargo
Camera image is pressed. Cargo Camera With Dynamic Centerline (Avail
-
able With Surround View Camera Only) — If
Equipped
The Dynamic Centerline feature provides an
overlay on the Cargo Camera display screen
that aligns to the center of the pickup box to aid
in hooking up a fifth wheel camper or goose -
neck trailer. The centerline auto aligns to the
center of the pickup box, and can also be manu -
ally adjusted. The centerline will adjust in
response to steering angle inputs, and will not
obstruct the gooseneck receiver or an
approaching trailer gooseneck in the camera
feed.
Activation
The Dynamic Centerline feature can be acti -
vated through the Uconnect settings by
pressing the Cargo Camera soft button,
followed by the “Adjust Centerline” soft button
on the touchscreen.
If the Dynamic Centerline feature is turned on,
the overlay will display anytime the Cargo
Camera image is displayed.If you wish to carry more than 600 lbs
(272 kg) of material suspended above the
wheelhouse, supports must be installed to
transfer the weight of the load to the pickup
box floor or vehicle damage may result. The
use of proper supports will permit loading
up to the rated payload.
Unrestrained cargo may be thrown forward
in an accident causing serious or fatal
injury.
WARNING! (Continued)
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RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
Cargo storage bins are located on both sides of
the pickup box. The cargo storage bins provide
watertight, lockable, illuminated storage for up
to 300 lbs (136 kg) of evenly distributed cargo.

RamBox Cargo Storage Bins
To open a storage bin with the RamBox
unlocked, push and release the button located
on the lid. The RamBox lid will open upward to
allow hand access. Lift the lid to fully open.
NOTE:
RamBox will not open when the button is
pushed if the RamBox is locked.

RamBox Pushbutton And Lock
The interior of the RamBox will automatically
illuminate when the lid is opened. In addition to
the automatic illumination, there is a manual
on/off switch located at the rear of each storage
bin. Pushing the switch once will turn off the bin
lights, pushing the switch again will turn the
lights back on.

RamBox Light Switch

Cargo bins feature two removable drain plugs
(to allow water to drain from bins). To remove
plug, pull up on the edge. To install, push the
plug downward into drain hole.
NOTE:
Provisions are provided in the bins for cargo
dividers and shelf supports. These accessories
(in addition to other RamBox accessories) are
available from Mopar.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the following items could
cause damage to the vehicle:
Assure that all cargo inside the storage bins
is properly secured.
Do not exceed cargo weight rating of
300 lbs (136 kg) for 2500 and 3500
series vehicles per bin.
CAUTION!
Leaving the lid open for extended periods of
time could cause the vehicle battery to
discharge. If the lid is required to stay open
for extended periods of time, it is
recommended that the bin lights be turned
off manually using the on/off switch.
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5. Fold the rear and center panels up onto the
front panel (Tri-Folded position).

Tri-Folded Position

NOTE:
When folding the center and rear panels, the
sections MUST be held together to avoid damage to the cover material.
It is not recommended to drive the vehicle
with the Tonneau Cover in the Tri-Folded posi -
tion.
Incorrect Folding — Will Cause Damage
Correct Folding — Hold Panels Together

NOTE:
Fold the panels gently. It is not recommended to
allow the panels to drop under their own weight.
6. Once in the Tri-Folded position, pull both front clamp handles down to the Released
Position.
Released Position

7. From the Released Position, send the clamps to the Stowed Position by pushing
from the yellow bumper up. Listen for a
“clicking” sound to confirm the clamp has
been properly stowed.

Stowed Position

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Traction Control System (TCS)
This system monitors the amount of wheel spin
of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is
detected, the Traction Control System (TCS)
may apply brake pressure to the spinning
wheel(s) and/or reduce engine power to provide
enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature
of the TCS, Brake Limited Differential (BLD),
functions similar to a limited slip differential
and controls the wheel spin across a driven
axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning
faster than the other, the system will apply the
brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more
engine power to be applied to the wheel that is
not spinning. BLD may remain enabled even if
TCS and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) are in
a reduced mode.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) uses sensors in the
vehicle to recognize an excessively swaying
trailer and will take the appropriate actions to
attempt to stop the sway. TSC will become
active automatically once an excessively
swaying trailer is recognized. NOTE:
TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying.
Always use caution when towing a trailer and
follow the trailer tongue weight recommenda
-
tions. Refer to “Trailer Towing” in “Starting And
Operating” for further information.
When TSC is functioning, the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” will flash, the
engine power may be reduced and you may feel
the brakes being applied to individual wheels to
attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. TSC is
disabled when the ESC system is in the “Partial
Off” or “Full Off” modes.
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses
two radar-based sensors, located inside the tail -
lights, to detect highway licensable vehicles
(automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/
side of the vehicle.

Rear Detection Zones

When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning
light will momentarily illuminate in both outside
rearview mirrors to let the driver know that the
system is operational. The BSM system sensors
operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear
or REVERSE and enters standby mode when the
vehicle is in PARK.
The BSM detection zone covers approximately
one lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft
(3.8 m). The zone length starts at the outside
rear view mirror and extends approximately
10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper of the
vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detec -
tion zones on both sides of the vehicle when the
WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle
down, stop at the nearest safe location, and
adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer
sway.
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There are different sizes and types of restraints
for children from newborn size to the child
almost large enough for an adult safety belt.
Always check the child seat Owner’s Manual to
make sure you have the correct seat for your
child. Carefully read and follow all the instruc -
tions and warnings in the child restraint Owner’s
Manual and on all the labels attached to the
child restraint.
Before buying any restraint system, make sure
that it has a label certifying that it meets all
applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install it in the vehicle
where you will use it.
NOTE:
For additional information, refer to
http://
www.nhtsa.gov/parents-and-caregivers or
call: 1–888–327–4236
Canadian residents should refer to Transport
Canada’s website for additional information:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehicle -
safety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.html
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
WARNING!
In a collision, an unrestrained child can
become a projectile inside the vehicle. The
force required to hold even an infant on your
lap could become so great that you could not
hold the child, no matter how strong you are.
The child and others could be badly injured or
killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should
be in a proper restraint for the child’s size.
Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint
Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or younger and
who have not reached the height or weight limits
of their child restraint Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child
Restraint, facing rearward in a rear seat of the
vehicle
Small Children Children who are at least two years old or who
have outgrown the height or weight limit of their
rear-facing child restraint Forward-Facing Child Restraint with a five-point
Harness, facing forward in a rear seat of the
vehicle
Larger Children Children who have outgrown their forward-facing
child restraint, but are too small to properly fit
the vehicle’s seat belt Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the vehicle
seat belt, seated in a rear seat of the vehicle
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192SAFETY
Infant And Child Restraints
Safety experts recommend that children ride
rear-facing in the vehicle until they are two years
old or until they reach either the height or
weight limit of their rear-facing child restraint.
Two types of child restraints can be used
rear-facing: infant carriers and convertible child
seats.
The infant carrier is only used rear-facing in the
vehicle. It is recommended for children from
birth until they reach the weight or height limit of
the infant carrier. Convertible child seats can be
used either rear-facing or forward-facing in the
vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a
higher weight limit in the rear-facing direction
than infant carriers do, so they can be used
rear-facing by children who have outgrown their
infant carrier but are still less than at least two
years old. Children should remain rear-facing
until they reach the highest weight or height
allowed by their convertible child seat.Children Too Large for Child Restraints
Children 12 years old or younger, who have
outgrown the height or weight limit of their
booster seat Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in a rear seat of the
vehicle
Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint
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.
Never install a rear-facing child restraint in
the front seat of a vehicle. Only use a
rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat. If
the vehicle does not have a rear seat, do
not transport a rear-facing child restraint in
that vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not install a rear-facing car seat using a
rear support leg in this vehicle. The floor of
this vehicle is not designed to manage the
crash forces of this type of car seat. In a
crash, the support leg may not function as it
was designed by the car seat manufacturer,
and your child may be more severely injured
as a result.

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