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The following table shows the approximate
distances for each zone:
Modes Of Operation
The Rear View can be manually activated by
selecting “Backup Camera” through the
Controls menu within the Uconnect system.
Refer to “Parkview Rear Back Up Camera” in
this section for more information on activation
conditions.
Top View
The Top View will show in the Uconnect system
with Rear view and Front View in a split screen
display. There are integrated ParkSense arcs in
the image at the front and rear of the vehicle.
The arcs will change color from yellow to red
corresponding the distance zones to the
oncoming object. The fifth button of the ParkSense Camera View
screen will change based on the features
present in the vehicle. If not equipped with a
Cargo Camera or Trailer Reverse Guidance, the
Backup Camera soft button will be displayed. If
equipped with a Cargo Camera but no Trailer
Reverse Guidance, the Cargo Camera soft
button will be displayed, and if equipped with
both a Cargo Camera and Trailer Reverse
Guidance, the Cargo/Trailer Reverse Guidance
soft button will be displayed.

ParkSense Camera View

NOTE:
Front tires will display on the image when the
tires are turned.
Due to wide angle cameras in mirrors, the
image will appear distorted.
Top View will show which doors are open.
Open front doors will cancel the outside
image.
Rear View This is the Default view of the system
in REVERSE and is always paired with
the Top View of the vehicle with
optional active guidelines for the
projected path when enabled.
Rear Cross Path View

Pressing the Rear Cross Path soft key
will give the driver a wider angle view of
the rear camera system. The Top View
will be disabled when this is selected.

Front View The Front View will show you what is
immediately in front of the vehicle
and is always paired with the Top View
of the vehicle.
Front Cross Path View
Pressing the Front Cross Path soft key
will give the driver a wider angle view of
the front camera system. The Top View
will be disabled when this is selected.

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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Rear View Camera
Pressing the Backup Camera soft key
will provide a full screen rear view with
Zoom View.
NOTE:
If the Backup Camera view was selected
through the Surround View menu, exiting out of
the Rear View Camera screen will return to the
Surround View screen. If the Backup Camera
was manually activated through the Controls
menu of the Uconnect system, exiting out of the
display screen will return to the Controls menu.
Cargo Camera Pressing the Cargo Camera soft key
will provide a full screen view of the
cargo area.
NOTE:
If the Cargo Camera view was selected through
the Surround View screen, exiting out of the
Cargo Camera screen will return to the
Surround View screen. If the Cargo Camera was
manually activated through the Controls menu
of the Uconnect system, exiting out of the
display screen will return to the Controls menu. Trailer Reverse Guidance
Pressing the Trailer Reverse
Guidance soft key will provide a full
screen view of the cargo area and
trailer.
Pressing the Left & Right Tow Mirror
Split Screen View button within the
Trailer Reverse Guidance screen will
display a split screen to allow the
driver to see both sides of the trailer at the
same time. This view allows the driver to pan
left/right to better frame the trailer in the image.
NOTE:
Trailer Reverse Guidance can only be selected
through the Surround View screen; exiting out of
the Trailer Reverse Guidance screen will return
to the Surround View screen.
Zoom View
When the Rear View Camera image is
being displayed, and the vehicle
speed is below 8 mph (13 km/h)
while in any gear, Zoom View is
available. By pressing the “magnifying glass”
icon in the upper left of the display screen, the
image will zoom in to four times the standard
view. Pressing the icon a second time will return the view to the standard Backup Camera
display.
When Zoom View is selected while the vehicle is
in REVERSE, then shifted to DRIVE, the camera
delay view will display the standard Backup
Camera view. If the vehicle is then returned to
REVERSE gear from DRIVE, the Zoom View
selection will automatically resume.
Shifting to NEUTRAL from any gear will maintain
the selected view (Zoom or Standard) as long as
the vehicle is below 8 mph (13 km/h).
Zoom View is available until the gear selector is
placed in DRIVE or REVERSE and speeds are at
or above 8 mph (13 km/h).
NOTE:
If the vehicle is in DRIVE, NEUTRAL, or
REVERSE, and speed is greater than or equal
to 8 mph (13 km/h), Zoom View is unavail
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able and the icon will appear gray.
While in Zoom View, the guidelines will not be
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Deactivation
The system is deactivated in the following
conditions if it was activated automatically:
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, 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.
The system is deactivated in the following
conditions if it was activated manually from the
Uconnect controls menu via the Surround View button, Backup Camera button, Cargo Camera
button or Forward Facing Camera button:
The "X" button on the display is pressed
Vehicle is shifted into PARK
Ignition is placed in the OFF position
Vehicle speed is over 8 mph (13 km/h) for
10 seconds
NOTE:
If the Surround View Camera, Cargo Camera,
Backup Camera, or Forward Facing Camera is
activated manually, and the vehicle is shifted
into REVERSE, deactivation methods for auto -
matic activation are assumed.
The camera delay system is turned off manually
through the Uconnect Settings menu. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
NOTE:
If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance
builds up on the camera lenses, clean the
lenses, rinse with water, and dry with a soft
cloth. Do not cover the lenses.
If a malfunction with the system has
occurred, see an authorized dealer. Cargo Camera With Dynamic Centerline — 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
gooseneck trailer. The centerline auto aligns to
the center of the pickup box, and can also be
manually 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
activated through the Uconnect settings by
pressing the Cargo Camera soft button,
followed by the “Dynamic 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.
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Adjusting Centerline
Follow the steps below to manually adjust the
centerline:

1. Press the “Adjust Centerline” soft button
located in the bottom right corner of the
Cargo Camera display.

2. Use the arrows on the bottom left corner of the Cargo Camera display to adjust the
centerline horizontally or vertically.
3. Once the desired position is achieved, press the “Accept” button to set the centerline to
the newly specified position.
Deactivation

The Dynamic Centerline feature will automatically
be deactivated whenever the Cargo Camera
display is deactivated. It can also be manually
deactivated through the Uconnect settings.
Cargo Camera Zoom View
When the Cargo Camera image is
being displayed, and the vehicle
speed is below 8 mph (13 km/h)
while in any gear selector position,
Zoom View is available. By pressing the
“magnifying glass” icon in the upper left of the
display screen, the image will zoom in to four
times the standard view. Pressing the icon a
second time will return the view to the standard
Cargo Camera display.
When Zoom View is selected while the vehicle is
in REVERSE, then shifted to DRIVE, the camera
delay view will display the standard Cargo
Camera view. If the vehicle is then returned to
REVERSE gear from DRIVE, the Zoom View
selection will automatically resume.
Shifting to NEUTRAL from any gear will maintain
the selected view (Zoom or Standard) as long as
the vehicle is below 8 mph (13 km/h).
Zoom View is available until the gear selector is
placed in DRIVE or REVERSE and speeds are at
or above 8 mph (13 km/h). NOTE:
If the vehicle is in DRIVE, NEUTRAL, or
REVERSE, and speed is greater than or equal
to 8 mph (13 km/h), Zoom View is unavail
-
able and the icon will appear gray.
While in Zoom View, the dynamic centerline
will not be visible.
Forward Facing Camera With Tire Lines — If
Equipped
The Forward Facing Camera displays a front
view image of the road ahead, along with tire
lines to guide the driver when driving on narrow
roads. Tire lines can be activated/deactivated
through the Uconnect Settings.
Activation
The Forward Facing Camera can be activated by
pressing the Forward Camera soft button on the
touchscreen.
Once activated, the camera image will remain
on as long as the vehicle speed is below 8 mph
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Deactivation
The Forward Facing Camera is deactivated in
the following conditions:
The vehicle is not in 4WD Low and the vehicle
speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h) for
10 seconds.
The “X” button on the display is pressed.
Vehicle is shifted into PARK.
Ignition is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is in 4WD Low, the Forward Facing
Camera image will be displayed until the “X”
button is pressed or the ignition is placed in the
OFF position. If the vehicle goes out of 4WD
Low, then the regular deactivation conditions
listed above are applied.
Trailer Reverse Guidance — If Equipped
The Trailer Reverse Guidance feature assists
the driver in backing up a trailer by providing
adjustable camera views of the trailer and
surrounding area. The cameras are mounted on
the side mirrors and the images will be displayed side-by-side on the touchscreen. Left
and right camera images are swapped and
mirrored on the touchscreen to show the
equivalent area behind the vehicle as though
the driver is using the side mirrors.
Activation
The Trailer Reverse Guidance feature can be
activated by pressing the Trailer Reverse
Guidance button on the Backup/Cargo Camera
Display.
Deactivation
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, 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 touchscreen button “X” to
disable the display of the camera image.
If Trailer Reverse Guidance is selected through
manually activated Surround View, Backup
Camera, or Cargo Camera, the below
deactivation conditions apply:
The “X” button on the display is pressed
The vehicle is shifted into PARK
The ignition is placed in the OFF position
The vehicle speed is over 8 mph (13 km/h)
for 10 seconds
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up
even when using the Surround View Camera.
Always check carefully behind your vehicle,
and be sure to check for pedestrians,
animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind
spots before backing up. You are responsible
for the safety of your surroundings and must
continue to pay attention while backing up.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION!
To avoid vehicle damage, Surround View
should only be used as a parking aid. The
Surround View camera is unable to view
every obstacle or object in your drive path.
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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
touchscreen.
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
previously 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).
To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must
be driven slowly when using Surround View
to be able to stop in time when an obstacle
is seen. It is recommended that the driver
look frequently over his/her shoulder when
using Surround View.
CAUTION!
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Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking”
sound. This is an indication that the gas cap
is tightened properly. The MIL in the instru -
ment cluster may turn on if the gas cap is not
secured properly. Make sure that the gas cap
is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled.
LOOSE FUEL FILLER CAP MESSAGE
If the vehicle diagnostic system
determines that the fuel filler cap is
loose, improperly installed, or
damaged, a loose gASCAP indicator
will display in the instrument cluster telltale
display area. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel” for further information. Tighten the fuel
filler cap properly and push the RIGHT button to
turn off the message. If the problem continues,
the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started.
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIESEL ENGINE

1. Open the fuel filler door.

Fill Locations

NOTE:
There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside
the filler pipe seals the system. 2. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe
– the nozzle opens and holds the flapper
door while refueling.
3. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is
full.
4. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door.
Emergency Fuel Can Refueling
NOTE:
In the event that you run the vehicle out of fuel,
once refueled, place the ignition in the ON posi -
tion for 30 seconds, then turn the ignition OFF
and wait 30 seconds. Repeat this procedure
three times, prior to cranking the engine.
Most fuel cans will not open the flapper door.
A funnel is provided to open the flapper door to
allow emergency refueling with a fuel can.

1. Retrieve fuel funnel from the jack kit located under the front passenger seat.

2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle.
WARNING!
Always place container on the ground
before filling.
Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the
container when you are filling it.
Use only approved containers for flam -
mable liquid.
Do not leave container unattended while
filling.
A static electric charge could cause a spark
and fire hazard.
1 — Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fill Location
2 — Diesel Fuel Fill Location

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Temperature sensors
SCR catalyst
UQS Sensor
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for
system messages and warnings.
NOTE:

Your vehicle is equipped with a DEF injection
system. You may occasionally hear an audible
clicking noise. This is normal operation.

The DEF pump will run for a period of time
after engine shutdown to purge the DEF
system. This is normal operation.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is considered a very
stable product with a long shelf life. If DEF is
kept in temperatures between 10°F and 90°F
(-12°C and 32°C), it will last a minimum of one
year.
DEF is subject to freezing at the lowest
temperatures. For example, DEF may freeze at
temperatures at or below 12°F (-11°C). The
system has been designed to operate in this
environment. NOTE:
When working with DEF, it is important to know
that:
Any containers or parts that come into
contact with DEF must be DEF compatible
(plastic or stainless steel). Copper, brass,
aluminum, iron or non-stainless steel should
be avoided as they are subject to corrosion
by DEF.
If DEF is spilled, it should be wiped up
completely.
Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid
The DEF gauge (located on the instrument
cluster) will display the level of DEF remaining in
the tank. Refer to “Instrument Cluster” and
“Instrument Cluster Descriptions” in “Getting To
Know Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
NOTE:
Driving conditions (altitude, vehicle speed,
load, etc.) will affect the amount of DEF that
is used in your vehicle.
Another factor is that outside temperature
can affect DEF consumption. In cold condi
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tions, 12°F (-11°C) and below, the DEF gauge needle can stay on a fixed position and
may not move for extended periods of time.
This is a normal function of the system.
There is an electric heater inside the DEF
tank that automatically works when neces
-
sary. And if the DEF supply does freeze, the
truck will operate normally until it thaws.
DEF Fill Procedure
NOTE:
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical
Specifications” for the correct fluid type.

1. Remove cap from DEF tank (located on driver’s side of the vehicle or in fuel door).

Fill Locations

1 — Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fill Location
2 — Diesel Fuel Fill Location

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