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EXTERIOR LIGHTS ...............................................44 Multifunction Lever ...................................... 44
Headlight Switch .......................................... 44
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) ................. 45
High/Low Beam Switch ............................... 45
Automatic High Beam Headlamp
Control — If Equipped .................................. 45 Flash-To-Pass ............................................. 46
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......... 46
Parking Lights And Panel Lights ................. 46
Directional LED Headlamp System —
If Equipped ................................................... 46 Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ......................... 46 Headlight Delay ............................................ 47
Lights-On Reminder ..................................... 47
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .................. 47
Turn Signals ............................................. 47
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ............. 47
Cargo Lights/Trailer Spotter Lights —
If Equipped ................................................... 47 Battery Saver................................................ 48
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................48
Courtesy Lights ............................................ 48
Illuminated Entry ......................................... 49
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ............50
Windshield Wipers ..................................... 50
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........... 51 CLIMATE CONTROLS ........................................... 51
Manual Climate Control Overview ............ 52
Automatic Climate Control Overview .......... 55
Climate Control Functions........................... 62
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...... 62
Operating Tips ............................................. 63
WINDOWS ............................................................ 64
Power Windows — If Equipped .................... 64
Wind Buffeting ............................................ 66
HOOD .................................................................... 66
To Open The Hood ...................................... 66
To Close The Hood ....................................... 67
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED ........ 67
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink® .................................................. 68 Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ..... 70
Using HomeLink®........................................ 71
Security......................................................... 71
Troubleshooting Tips ................................... 71
General Information .................................... 72
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ........................................ 72
Storage ......................................................... 72
Cupholders .................................................. 77
Electrical Power Outlets ............................ 78
Power Inverter — If Equipped ..................... 80
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped ........ 81
Overhead Sunglass Storage ....................... 81
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER..........82Base / Midline Instrument Cluster
Descriptions ................................................. 83
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .....................85
Premium Instrument Cluster
Descriptions ................................................. 86
DIESEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .........................87
DIESEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ................ 88
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......................................90
Diesel INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................. 91
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY .......................92
Instrument Cluster Display Controls .......... 92
Oil Life Reset ............................................... 93
Display Menu Items ..................................... 94
Diesel Messages And Warnings —
6.7L Cummins Diesel Engine ................... 103 Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions
— If Equipped .......................................... 107
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ............... 108
Red Warning Lights ................................... 108
Yellow Warning Lights ............................... 111Yellow Indicator Lights .............................. 115
Green Indicator Lights ............................... 116White Indicator Lights ............................... 117Blue Indicator Lights ................................. 118
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The system allows the driver to select informa-
tion by pushing the following instrument cluster
display control buttons located on the left side
of the steering wheel:
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
Up Arrow Button
Push and release the up arrow
button to scroll upward through the
main menu items, submenu
screen, and vehicle settings.
Down Arrow Button
Push and release the down arrow
button to scroll downward through
the main menu items, submenu
screen, and vehicle settings.
Right Arrow Button
Push and release the right arrow
button to access/select the infor -
mation screens or submenu
screens of a main menu item. Push
and hold the RIGHT arrow button for two
seconds to reset displayed/selected features
that can be reset.
Left Arrow Button
Push and release the left arrow
button to access/select the infor -
mation screens, submenu screens
of a main menu item, or to return to
the main menu.
Oil Life Reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The “Oil Change
Required” message will display in the instru -
ment cluster display after a single chime has
sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil
change interval. The engine oil change indicator
system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, depen -
dent upon your personal driving style. NOTE:
Use the steering wheel instrument cluster
display controls for the following procedure.
Oil Life Reset Procedure
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button and place the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not
start the engine).
2. Push and release the down arrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu to
“Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the right arrow button to
access the ”Vehicle Info” screen, then scroll
up or down to select “Oil Life.”
4. Push and hold the right arrow button to
select “Reset”.
5. Push and release the down arrow button to
select “Yes,” then push and release the
right arrow button to reset the Oil Life to
100%.
6. Push and release the up arrow button to exit
the instrument cluster display screen.
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Secondary Method Of Resetting Engine Oil Life
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button and place the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not
start the engine).
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within ten seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return
the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator
system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this
procedure.
Display Menu Items
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until the desired selectable menu icon is high -
lighted in the instrument cluster display.
Speedometer
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until the speedometer menu item is highlighted
in the instrument cluster display. Push and
release the right arrow button to cycle the
display between mph and km/h.
Vehicle Info
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until the Vehicle Info menu item is highlighted in
the instrument cluster display. Push and
release the right arrow button to enter the
submenus items of Vehicle Info. Follow the
directional prompts to access or reset any of the
following Vehicle Info submenu items:
Tire Pressure
Coolant Temperature
Transmission Temperature — If Equipped
Oil Temperature
Oil Pressure
Exhaust Brake — If Equipped
Turbo Boost — If Equipped
Diesel Particulate Filter — If Equipped
Oil Life
Fuel Filter Life — If Equipped
Battery Voltage
Gauge Summary
Engine Hours
Driver Assist — If Equipped
The Driver Assist menu displays the status of
the ACC system.
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until the Driver Assist menu is displayed in the
instrument cluster display.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Feature
The instrument cluster display displays the
current ACC system settings. The information
displayed depends on ACC system status.
Push the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off
button (located on the steering wheel) until one
of the following displays in the instrument
cluster display:
Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read
“Adaptive Cruise Control Off.”
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Exhaust Service Required — See Dealer Now
— This message indicates regeneration has
been disabled due to a system malfunction.
At this point the engine Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) will register a fault code, the
instrument panel will display a MIL light.
Exhaust Filter Full — Power Reduced See
Dealer — This message indicates the PCM
has derated the engine to limit the likelihood
of permanent damage to the after-treatment
system. If this condition is not corrected and
a dealer service is not performed, extensive
exhaust after-treatment damage can occur.
To correct this condition it will be necessary
to have your vehicle serviced by an autho -
rized dealer. NOTE:
Failing to follow the oil change indicator,
changing your oil and resetting the oil change
indicator by 0 miles remaining will prevent the
diesel exhaust filter from performing it's
cleaning routine. This will shortly result in a
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) and reduced
engine power. Only an authorized dealer will be
able to correct this condition.
Cold Ambient Derate Mode Messages
The vehicle will display messages when a
derate (engine power reduction) is activated to
protect the engine during start up in cold
ambient temperatures.
Engine Power Reduced During Warmup
—
This message will display during start up
when the ambient temperature is between
10°F (-12°C) and -10°F (-23°C).
Engine Power Reduced Up To 30 Sec
(Seconds) During Warmup — This message
will display during start up when the ambient
temperature is between -10°F (-23°C) and
-25°F (-32°C).
Engine Power Reduced Up To 2 Min
(Minutes) During Warmup — This message
will display during start up when the ambient
temperature is -25°F (-32°C) and below.
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine
warm up protection feature that may limit
engine performance after cold starting at low
ambient temperatures. The length of time
engine speed is limited is dependent upon
engine coolant temperature. Engine speed
may be briefly limited to 1,000 RPM after
starting with coolant temperature below
freezing conditions, and may be limited to
1,000 RPM for up to approximately two
minutes under more severe cold conditions.
Coolant Low — This telltale will turn on to indi -
cate the vehicle coolant level is low. Refer to
“Dealer Service” in “Servicing And Mainte -
nance” for more information.
CAUTION!
See an authorized dealer, as damage to the
exhaust system could occur soon with
continued operation.
CAUTION!
See an authorized dealer, as damage to the
exhaust system could occur soon with
continued operation.
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3. While the "Wait to Start" telltale is on, the
instrument cluster will additionally display a
gauge or bar whose initial length represents
the full "Wait to Start" time period. Its length
will decrease until it disappears when the
"Wait to Start" time has elapsed.
4. After the engine “Wait to Start” telltale goes off, the engine will automatically crank. 5. After engine start-up, check to see that
there is oil pressure.
6. Release the parking brake and drive.
NOTE:
Engine idle speed will automatically increase
to 1,000 RPM and engage the Variable
Geometry Turbocharger at low coolant
temperatures to improve engine warm-up.
The engine will not automatically crank after
the engine "Wait to Start" telltale goes off if a
door or the hood is ajar.
If the engine stalls, or if the ignition switch is
left ON for more than two minutes after the
“Wait to Start” telltale goes out, reset the
intake air heater by turning the ignition
switch to the OFF position for at least 5
seconds and then back ON. Repeat steps 1
through 7 of “Keyless Enter-N-Go Starting
Procedure – Engine Manifold Air Tempera -
ture Below 66°F (19°C).”
Extreme Cold Weather
The Cummins Turbo Diesel engine is equipped
with several features designed to assist cold
weather starting and operation:
The engine block heater is a resistance
heater installed in the water jacket of the
engine just above and behind the oil filter. It
requires a 110–115 Volt AC electrical outlet
with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.
NOTE:
The engine block heater cord is a factory
installed option. If your vehicle is not equipped,
heater cords are available from your authorized
Mopar dealer.
A 12 Volt heater built into the fuel filter hous -
ings aid in preventing fuel gelling. It is
controlled by a built-in thermostat.
An intake air heater system both improves
engine starting and reduces the amount of
white smoke generated by a warming engine.
CAUTION!
If the “Water in Fuel Indicator Light” remains
on, DO NOT START the engine before you
drain the water from the fuel filters to avoid
engine damage. Refer to “Draining Fuel/
Water Separator Filter” in “Servicing And
Maintenance” for further information.
CAUTION!
Do not crank engine for more than 25
seconds at a time or starter motor damage
may result. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position and wait at least two minutes for the
starter to cool before repeating start
procedure.
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3. After the “Wait to Start” telltale goes off,
place the ignition switch in the START posi -
tion. Do not press the accelerator during
starting.
4. After engine start-up, check that the oil pressure warning light has turned off.
5. Release the parking brake and drive. NOTE:
Engine idle speed will automatically increase
to 1,000 RPM and engage the Variable
Geometry Turbocharger at low coolant
temperatures to improve engine warm-up.
Automatic equipped vehicles with optional
Keyless Enter-N-Go – If the ENGINE START/
STOP button is pushed once while in park
with the ignition off and driver’s foot on the
brake pedal, the vehicle will automatically
crank and start after the “Wait to Start” time
has elapsed. If it is desired to abort the start
process before it completes, the driver’s foot
should be fully removed from the brake pedal
prior to pushing the start button again in
order for the ignition to move directly to off.
If the engine stalls, or if the ignition switch is
left ON for more than two minutes after the
“Wait To Start” telltale goes out, reset the
intake air heater by turning the ignition
switch to the OFF position for at least five
seconds and then back ON. Repeat steps 1
through 5 of “Starting Procedure – Engine
Manifold Air Temperature Below 66°F
(19°C).”
Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold Air
Temperature Below 0°F (-18°C)
In extremely cold weather below 0°F (-18°C) it
may be beneficial to cycle the intake air heater
twice before attempting to start the engine. This
can be accomplished by turning the ignition OFF
for at least five seconds and then back ON after
the “Wait to Start” telltale has turned off, but
before the engine is started. However, exces
-
sive cycling of the intake air heater will result in
damage to the heater elements or reduced
battery voltage.
NOTE:
If multiple pre-heat cycles are used before
starting, additional engine run time may be
required to maintain battery state of charge at
a satisfactory level.
CAUTION!
If the “Water in Fuel Indicator Light” remains
on, DO NOT START the engine before you
drain the water from the fuel filters to avoid
engine damage. Refer to “Draining Fuel/
Water Separator Filter” in “Servicing And
Maintenance” for further information.
CAUTION!
Do not crank engine for more than 25
seconds at a time or starter motor damage
may result. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position and wait at least two minutes for the
starter to cool before repeating start
procedure.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING — GAS ENGINE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil
change indicator system. The oil change indi-
cator system will remind you that it is time to
take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil
change indicator message will illuminate. This
means that service is required for your vehicle.
Operating conditions such as frequent
short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold
ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Oil Change Required”
message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions can cause the change oil message to illu -
minate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km)
since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles
(805 km). An authorized dealer will reset the oil change
indicator message after completing the sched
-
uled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is
performed by someone other than an autho -
rized dealer, the message can be reset by refer -
ring to the steps described under “Instrument
Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
Gas Engines:
Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13,000 km),
12 months or 350 hours of engine run time,
whichever comes first. The 350 hours of engine
run or idle time is generally only a concern for
fleet customers.
Severe Duty:
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or
350 hours of engine run time if the vehicle is
operated in a dusty and off road environment or
is operated predominately at idle or very low
engine RPM. This type of vehicle use is consid -
ered Severe Duty. Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:Check engine oil level.
Check windshield washer fluid level.
Check the tire inflation pressures and look
for unusual wear or damage. Rotate at the
first sign of irregular wear.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir,
brake master cylinder, power steering and
automatic transmission (six-speed only), and
fill as needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior
lights.
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Oil Change Indicator System — Cummins
Diesel
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. This system will alert
you when it is time to change your engine oil by
displaying the words “Oil Change Due” in your
instrument cluster display. The oil change
reminder will remind the owner to change the
engine oil every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or
500 hours, whichever comes first, except for
the Chassis Cab models configured with
optional B20 capability that are using greater
than 5% levels of biodiesel, which are
12,500 miles (20,000 km) or 400 hours,
whichever comes first. Failure to change the
engine oil per the maintenance schedule can
result in internal engine damage.
An authorized dealer will reset the oil change
indicator message after completing the sched -
uled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is
performed by someone other than an autho -
rized dealer, the message can be reset by refer -
ring to the steps described under “Instrument
Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” for further information. Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 15,
000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months, or
sooner if prompted by the oil change indicator
system. Under no circumstances should oil
change intervals exceed 15,000 miles (24,
000 km) or 12 months, whichever comes first.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 15,000 miles (24,000 km)
or 12 months or 500 Hours, whichever
comes first.
Replace the engine oil and oil filter every
12,500 miles (20,000 km) or 400 hours,
whichever comes first when running greater
than 5% levels of biodiesel (Chassis Cab
models configured with optional B20 capa
-
bility).
If Chassis Cab models configured with optional
B20 capability are operated with greater than
5% levels of biodiesel, the oil change interval
must not exceed 12,500 miles (20,000 km) or
400 hours, whichever comes first under any
circumstances. See the Fuel Requirements
section for more information regarding opera -
tion with biodiesel blend (B6-B20) fuel meeting
ASTM specification D-7467.
Perform Service Indicator — Cummins
Diesel
Your vehicle will require emissions mainte -
nance at a set interval. To help remind you
when this maintenance is due, the instrument
cluster will display “Perform Service”. When the
“Perform Service” message is displayed on the
instrument cluster it is necessary to have the
emissions maintenance performed. Emissions
maintenance may include replacing the Closed
Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) filter element. The
procedure for clearing and resetting the
“Perform Service” indicator message is located
in the appropriate Service Information.
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