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REFUELING THE VEHICLE —
DIESEL ENGINE ................................................. 269 Fuel Filler Cap ............................................269
Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel ................269Bulk Fuel Storage — Diesel Fuel ...............269
Diesel Exhaust Fluid ..................................270Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage ....................270
Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ........... 271
VEHICLE LOADING .......................................... 273
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ......273Payload .......................................................273Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ............273
Tire Size ......................................................273
Rim Size......................................................273
Inflation Pressure ......................................273
Curb Weight................................................273
Loading .......................................................273
TRAILER TOWING ............................................ 274
Common Towing Definitions .....................274Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum
Trailer Weight .............................................278 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) .......................................279 Trailer And Tongue Weight .......................279
Towing Requirements ...............................279
Towing Tips ................................................284 SNOWPLOW ....................................................... 286
Before Plowing ........................................... 286
Snowplow Prep Package Model
Availability .................................................. 286 Over The Road Operation With Snowplow
Attached ..................................................... 287 Operating Tips ............................................ 287General Maintenance................................ 287
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) .......................................... 288
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ........................................................ 288 Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive
Models ........................................................ 289 Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive
Models ........................................................ 289
DRIVING TIPS ...................................................... 292
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 292
Driving Through Water .............................. 292
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .................... 294
ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED..... 294General Information .................................. 299
BULB REPLACEMENT ......................................300
Replacement Bulbs .............................. 300
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ........................... 301
FUSES ..................................................................305
Power Distribution Center ......................... 306 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...................... 314
4500/5500 Models .................................. 315
Preparations For Jacking .......................... 315
Jacking Instructions 4500 And
5500 Series ............................................... 315 To Stow The Flat Or Spare —
If Equipped ................................................ 318 Hub Caps/Wheel Covers —
If Equipped ............................................... 318
JUMP STARTING ............................................... 319
Preparations For Jump Start ..................... 320
Jump Starting Procedure .......................... 320
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......................... 321
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE — 6–SPEED
TRANSMISSION ................................................ 322
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 – SPEED
TRANSMISSION ................................................ 323
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................ 324
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...................... 326
Two-Wheel Drive Models ........................... 327
Four-Wheel Drive Models .......................... 327
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped ...... 328
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ................................................................ 328
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....................... 328
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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
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
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F2220 Amp Blue –Engine Control Module GPEC / Heavy Duty / Other – If
Equipped
F22 25 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
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
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F3630 Amp Pink –Electric Back Light – If Equipped
F37 30 Amp Pink –Fuel Heater #2, Aux Relay 2 – If Equipped (HD Only)
SSV (DS 1500 Only)
F38 30 Amp Pink –Integrated Trailer Brake Module – If Equipped (HD Only)
Power Inverter 115 Volt AC – If Equipped (DS 1500 Only)
F39 20 Amp Blue –Power Outlet – SSV Only
F40 –10 Amp Red Ventilated Seats – If Equipped (HD Only)
F41 –10 Amp Red Active Grille Shutter / Active Air Dam – If Equipped
F42 –20 Amp Yellow Horn
F43 –15 Amp Blue Heated Steering Wheel – If Equipped (HD Only)
F44 –10 Amp Red Diagnostic Port
F46 –10 Amp RedUpfitters Relay Coil – If Equipped (HD Only)
Spare (DS 1500 Only)
F49 –10 Amp RedInstrument Panel Cluster / HVAC (DS 1500 Only)
Instrument Cluster / MOD CSG (HD Only)
F50 –20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Control Module – If Equipped
F51 –10 Amp RedIgnition Node Module / Keyless Ignition Node Module,
Radio Frequency Hub Module / Electric Steering Column
Lock - If Equipped
F52 –5 Amp Tan Battery Sensor
F53 –20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – Left Turn/Stop Lights - If Equipped
F54 –20 Amp Yellow Non Memory Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
CavityCartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
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F78 –10 Amp RedEngine Control Module / Powertrain Control Module /
Electric Power Steering (DS 1500 Only)
F78 –15 Amp BlueEngine Control Module / Powertrain Control Module / AEB
RACM MOD / Feed To AUX PDC Relay Coils/ HRLS (HD
Only)
F79 –15 Amp Blue ID / Clearance Lights
F80 –10 Amp RedUniversal Garage Door Opener / Compass / Anti-Intrusion
Module (DS 1500 Only)
ASSY Overhead Console / SW Assist / SW 911 – If
Equipped (HD Only)
F81 –20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn / Stop Lights - If Equipped
F82 –10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module / Cruise Control
F83 ––No Connection
F84 –15 Amp Blue ASBM / HVAC / ICS / Rear Heated Seat Switches
F85 –10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F86 –10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F87 –10 Amp RedAir Suspension / ITBM / Steering Column Control Module
/ MOD Gateway CAN-C Trailer TPM (HD Only)
Air Suspension / Trailer Tow / DC/DC Converter (Voltage
Stabilizer) / Steering Column Control Module / Occupant
Classification Sensor (DS 1500 Only)
F88 –15 Amp Blue Instrument Panel Cluster
CavityCartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
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Four-Way Hazard Flasher
.........................294Freeing A Stuck Vehicle...........................324Front Axle (Differential)...........................370Fuel.................................... 269, 399, 402Adding.............................................268Additives..........................................400Capacity...........................................405Clean Air..........................................399Diesel.............................. 269, 402, 410Ethanol............................................400Filler Cap (Gas Cap)............................268Filter....................................... 354, 407Gasoline..........................................399Light...............................................113Materials Added.................................400Methanol.........................................400Octane Rating...................................399Requirements........................... 399, 402Specifications....................................402Tank Capacity....................................405Fuses..................................................305
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).................67Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap).........................268Gasoline, Clean Air.................................399Gasoline, Reformulated...........................399Gauges Voltage............................................194Gear Ranges.........................................207
Gear Selector Override............................ 322General Information....................... 132, 140Glass Cleaning...................................... 396Gross Axle Weight Rating......................... 274Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.................... 274GuideBody Builders...................................... 11GVWR................................................. 273
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.............................. 292Hazard Warning Flashers........................ 294Head Restraints...................................... 36Head Rests............................................ 36Headlights........................................... 301Automatic High Beam........................... 45Cleaning.......................................... 394High Beam......................................... 45Lights On Reminder.............................. 47Passing............................................. 46Switch............................................... 44Heated Mirrors....................................... 43Hill Descent Control............................... 128Hill Descent Control Indicator................... 128Hill Start Assist..................................... 122HitchesTrailer Towing................................... 278Hoisting.............................................. 374
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)................ 67Hood Prop............................................. 66Hood Release......................................... 66Hub Caps............................................ 318
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Idle-Up Feature..................................... 198Ignition................................................. 17Switch............................................... 17Illuminated Entry..................................... 49In Vehicle HelpVehicle User Guide............................... 12Inside Rearview Mirror...................... 40, 294Instrument Cluster.................87, 88, 90, 91Descriptions..................................... 117Display.............................................. 92Engine Oil Reset.................................. 93Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............... 396Integrated Trailer Brake Control................ 281Interior Appearance Care........................ 395Interior Lights......................................... 48Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).............. 50Intervention Regeneration Strategy... 103, 359Inverter Outlet (115V).............................. 80iPod/USB/MP3 Control........................... 481
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Jack Location....................................... 314Jack Operation..................................... 314Jacking And Tire Changing....................... 314
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Methanol
.............................................400Mirrors..................................................40Electric Powered..................................41Heated..............................................43Memory.............................................32Outside..............................................41Rearview.................................... 40, 294Trailer Towing......................................42Modifications/Alterations Vehicle..............................................11Monitor, Tire Pressure System..................132Mopar Accessories.................................413Mopar Parts.........................................502MP3 Control.........................................481Multi-Function Control Lever.......................44
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Navigation System (Uconnect GPS)............258New Vehicle Break-In Period.....................202Noise ControlMaintenance.....................................371Tampering Prohibited..........................372Noise Emission Warranty.................371, 372
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Occupant Restraints...............................141Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)..................399Oil Change Indicator...............................335Oil Filter, Change...................................349Oil Filter, Selection.................................349
Oil Pressure Light.................................. 110Oil Reset............................................... 93Oil, Engine........................... 347, 407, 410Capacity.......................................... 405Change Interval................................. 347Dipstick........................................... 345Disposal.......................................... 349Filter............................... 349, 407, 410Filter Disposal................................... 349Identification Logo..................... 347, 348Materials Added To............................ 349Pressure Warning Light....................... 110Recommendation.............................. 347Synthetic......................................... 349Viscosity.......................................... 348Onboard Diagnostic System..................... 118Operating Precautions............................ 118Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................... 11, 503Outside Rearview Mirrors.......................... 41Overdrive............................................. 212Overdrive OFF Switch............................. 212Overheating, Engine............................... 321
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Paint Care........................................... 393Panic Alarm............................................ 14Parking Brake....................................... 204ParkSense System, Rear................. 246, 250Passive Entry.......................................... 26
Pedals, Adjustable................................... 39Pets................................................... 179Placard, Tire And Loading Information........ 379PowerDistribution Center (Fuses).................. 306Door Locks......................................... 26Mirrors.............................................. 41Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)....... 78, 80Seats................................................ 31Sliding Rear Window............................. 66Steering.................................... 41, 229Take-Off Adapter............................... 228Take-Off Operation............................. 228Windows........................................... 64Power SeatsDown................................................ 31Forward............................................. 31Rearward........................................... 31Recline.............................................. 31Tilt................................................... 31Up.................................................... 31Power Steering Fluid.............................. 409Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.............. 149Preparation For Jacking.......................... 314PTO (Power Take-Off)............................. 228
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Radial Ply Tires..................................... 384Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap). 363, 365Radio Operation.................................... 483
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