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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ................................... 8
Essential Information ........................................... 8
Symbols ................................................................. 8
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................................... 8
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS .............................. 8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ............. 8
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS .......................................................................... 9
Key Fob ................................................................. 9
IGNITION SWITCH ................................................... 11
Mechanical Ignition Switch ................................ 11
Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................................... 12
SENTRY KEY............................................................. 12
Replacement Keys ............................................ 12
General Information ........................................... 12
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ....... 13
To Arm The System ............................................. 13
To Disarm The System ....................................... 13
Rearming Of The System ................................... 14
Security System Manual Override ..................... 14
DOORS ..................................................................... 14
Power Door Locks .............................................. 14
Auto Unlock Doors .............................................. 15
Automatic Door Locks ........................................ 15
SEATS .......................................................................15
Manual Adjustments .......................................... 15
Heated Seats — If Equipped .............................. 18
Fold Down Tray — If Equipped ........................... 19
Adjustable Armrests — If Equipped ................... 19
HEAD RESTRAINTS ................................................20
Front Head Restraint Adjustment ..................... 20
Front Head Restraint Removal .......................... 20
STEERING WHEEL ...................................................21
Telescoping Steering Column ............................ 21
MIRRORS .................................................................21
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ............ 21
Outside Mirrors .................................................. 21
Power Mirrors — If Equipped ............................. 22
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped ................ 22
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped............................ 23
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ...................................................23
Multifunction Lever ........................................... 23
Headlights .......................................................... 23
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped ......................................................... 24 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .............. 24
Flash-To-Pass ..................................................... 24
Parking Lights .................................................... 24
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .................... 24
Fog Lights — If Equipped ................................... 25
Turn Signals ........................................................ 25
Lane Change Assist............................................ 25
Battery Saver ...................................................... 25
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................... 25
Courtesy Lights....................................................25
Illuminated Entry .................................................27
WIPERS AND WASHERS ........................................ 27
Front Wiper Operation .......................................27
CLIMATE CONTROLS .............................................. 28
Manual Climate Control Overview......................28
Climate Control Functions ..................................33
Operating Tips .....................................................33
WINDOWS ............................................................... 35
Power Windows ..................................................35
Window Bar Grates — If Equipped .....................36
Wind Buffeting ....................................................36
HOOD ........................................................................ 36
Opening ...............................................................36
Closing .................................................................37
CARGO AREA FEATURES ....................................... 37
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT .......................................... 37
Storage ................................................................37
Cupholders ..........................................................38
Power Outlets ......................................................39
Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped ........................40
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......................................... 41
Instrument Cluster Descriptions........................ 42
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ......................... 43
Location And Controls ........................................ 43
Change Engine Oil .............................................. 44
Display Setup Menu ........................................... 44
Values Displayed ................................................ 45
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) ............................................................. 46
TRIP COMPUTER ..................................................... 46
Trip Button .......................................................... 46
Trip Functions ..................................................... 46
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ..................... 47
Red Warning Lights ............................................ 47
Yellow Warning Lights ........................................ 50
Yellow Indicator Lights ....................................... 52
Green Indicator Lights ........................................ 53
Blue Indicator Lights .......................................... 53
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ........ 54
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ...................................................... 54
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ............................................................. 55
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES ..................................................56
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ....... 56
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ........... 57
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ..............................61
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......... 61
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .......................64
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ............ 64
Important Safety Precautions............................ 65
Seat Belt Systems ............................................. 66
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ........... 73
Child Restraints .................................................. 83
Transporting Pets .............................................. 89
SAFETY TIPS ............................................................89
Transporting Passengers ................................... 89
Exhaust Gas ........................................................ 89
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ........................................................ 90 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ........................................... 91
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ..........................................92
Automatic Transmission .................................... 92
Normal Starting .................................................. 92
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ................................. 92 If Engine Fails To Start ....................................... 92
After Starting ...................................................... 93
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ............ 93
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ........... 93
PARKING BRAKE ................................................... 94
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ................................ 95
Key Ignition Park Interlock .................................96
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System ....96
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission ...................96
POWER STEERING ............................................... 102
Power Steering Fluid Check ........................... 103
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ......................103
To Activate ........................................................ 103
To Set A Desired Speed ................................... 104
To Vary The Speed Setting .............................. 104
To Accelerate For Passing ............................... 105
To Resume Speed ............................................ 105
To Deactivate ................................................... 105
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................................................105
ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sensors ............. 106
ParkSense Rear Park Assist Alerts ................. 106
ParkSense Rear Park Assist Failure
Indications ........................................................ 108 Cleaning The ParkSense System .................... 108
ParkSense Rear Park Assist System Usage
Precautions ...................................................... 108
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............... 109
REFUELING THE VEHICLE.....................................111
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ....................... 111
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VEHICLE LOADING ................................................112
Vehicle Certification Label ............................... 112
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .............. 112
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) .................. 112
Tire Size .............................................................112
Rim Size ............................................................ 112
Inflation Pressure ............................................. 112
Curb Weight ...................................................... 112
Overloading ....................................................... 112
Loading .............................................................113
TRAILER TOWING ..................................................113
Common Towing Definitions ............................113
Trailer Hitch Classification ............................... 114
Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ................. 115 Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............................115Towing Requirements ..................................... 116
Towing Tips ...................................................... 118
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............................120
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle .. 120
Recreational Towing ......................................... 120
DRIVING TIPS.........................................................121
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ..........................121
Driving Through Water ....................................121
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ..........................123 BULB REPLACEMENT ........................................... 123
Replacement Bulbs .......................................... 123
Replacing Exterior Bulbs .................................. 125
Replacing Interior Bulbs .................................. 127
FUSES..................................................................... 128
Underhood Fuses ............................................. 128
Interior Fuses.................................................... 131
Right Central Pillar Fuses ................................ 132
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .......................... 133
Jack Location .................................................... 133
Spare Tire Removal .......................................... 134
Preparations For Jacking ................................. 135
Jacking Instructions ......................................... 136Wheel Covers .................................................... 139
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ...................... 139
Tire Service Kit Storage ................................... 139
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation .. 140Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions ................. 140
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit ................. 142
JUMP STARTING ................................................... 145
Preparations For Jump Start ........................... 145
Jump Starting Procedure ................................. 146
Battery Location ............................................... 147
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............................ 147
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE .............................. 148FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................... 149
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE........................... 149
Automatic Transmission .................................. 150
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ....................................................................151
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .......................... 151
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .....................................152
Maintenance Plan ............................................ 152
Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle ....................... 155
ENGINE COMPARTMENT...................................... 156
3.6L Engine ..................................................... 156
Checking Oil Level — Gas Engine ................... 157
Adding Washer Fluid ........................................ 157Maintenance-Free Battery .............................. 157
Pressure Washing ............................................ 158
DEALER SERVICE ................................................. 158
Engine Oil ......................................................... 158Engine Oil Filter ................................................ 159
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................................. 159
Air Conditioner Maintenance ......................... 160
Body Lubrication .............................................. 161
Windshield Wiper Blades ................................ 162
Exhaust System ............................................... 162
Cooling System................................................. 163
Brake System .................................................. 166
Automatic Transmission
(3.6L Gasoline Engine Only) ............................ 167
RAISING THE VEHICLE..........................................168
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TIRES .....................................................................168
Tire Safety Information ....................................168
Tires — General Information ........................... 176
Tire Types .......................................................... 180
Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................... 181
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........................... 183
Tire Chains And Traction Devices ................... 184
Tire Rotation Recommendations..................... 185
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES .....................185
Treadwear .........................................................186
Traction Grades ................................................ 186
Temperature Grades ........................................186
STORING THE VEHICLE ........................................186
BODYWORK ...........................................................187
Protection From Atmospheric Agents.............. 187
Body And Underbody Maintenance ................. 187
Preserving The Bodywork................................. 187
INTERIORS ............................................................188
Seats And Fabric Parts ..................................... 188
Plastic And Coated Parts..................................189
Leather Parts .................................................... 190Glass Surfaces ................................................. 190
Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders ...190
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ......................................... 191
Vehicle Identification Number ........................ 191
BRAKE SYSTEM .................................................... 191
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ... 191
Torque Specifications ...................................... 191
FUEL REQUIREMENTS.......................................... 192
3.6L Engine....................................................... 192
Reformulated Gasoline ................................... 192
Materials Added To Fuel .................................. 193
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............................ 193
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .... 193
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ......... 193
MMT In Gasoline .............................................. 194Fuel System Cautions ...................................... 194
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ............................ 194
FLUID CAPACITIES................................................ 195
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .................................. 195
Engine ............................................................... 195Chassis ............................................................. 197
MULTIMEDIA
CYBERSECURITY .................................................. 198
UCONNECT SETTINGS ......................................... 199
Uconnect 3/3 NAV Settings............................. 199
SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION ............. 208
Safety Guidelines ............................................. 208
UCONNECT 3/3 NAV WITH 5-INCH DISPLAY ....209
Introduction To The Uconnect 3/3 NAV
With 5-Inch Display System ............................. 209 Radio Mode ...................................................... 211
Media Mode ..................................................... 214
Phone Mode ..................................................... 216
Navigation Mode — If Equipped ...................... 221
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ............... 238
Radio Operation ............................................... 238
Player Operation............................................... 238
IPOD®/USB/MP3 CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 238
USB Charging Port............................................ 239
RAM TELEMATICS - IF EQUIPPED ....................... 239
Ram Telematics General Information............. 239
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ......240
Regulatory And Safety Information ................. 240
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION ......................241
Introducing Uconnect....................................... 241
Get Started ....................................................... 241
Basic Voice Commands ................................... 242
Radio ................................................................. 242
Media ................................................................ 243
Phone................................................................ 243
Voice Text Reply ............................................... 244
General Information......................................... 245
Additional Information ..................................... 245
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Fold Down Tray — If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with a bench seat,
the seat is equipped with a fold-down tray that
can be used as a document support surface. To
use the fold-down tray, grasp the pull tab and
lower the tray. Fold-Down Pull Tab
The fold-down tray is equipped with two cup
holders and a support surface with a paper
holder clip.
Fold-Down Tray
Adjustable Armrests — If Equipped
The seat adjustable armrest can be raised and
adjusted for height. Underneath the front of the armrest is the adjuster wheel which will adjust
the height of the armrest up or down.
Adjuster Wheel Location
Turn the adjuster wheel to the right or left to
adjust the height of the armrest up or down.
Adjuster Wheel
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medica -
tion, alcohol use, exhaustion or other phys -
ical condition must exercise care when
using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or seat -
back that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has
been overheated could cause serious
burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
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STEERING WHEEL
Telescoping Steering Column
This feature allows you to lengthen or shorten
the steering column. The telescoping control
handle is located below the steering wheel at
the end of the steering column.
Telescoping Control Handle
To unlock the steering column, pull the control
handle up. To lengthen or shorten the steering
column, pull the steering wheel outward or push
it inward as desired. To lock the steering column
in position, push the control handle down until
fully engaged.
MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the
mirror to center on the view through the rear
window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night posi -
tion (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while set in the day position
(toward the windshield). Adjusting Rearview Mirror
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside
mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic
with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving with the steering column
unlocked, could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside
convex mirror will look smaller and farther
away than they really are. Relying too much
on side convex mirrors could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object.
Use your inside mirror when judging the size
or distance of a vehicle seen in a side convex
mirror.
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Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) — If
Equipped
NOTE:
When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated.
To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRLs),
rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the
O (off) position.
NOTE:
The low beams and side/taillights will not be
on with DRLs.
In certain markets, the DRLs may be optional
and can be programmed to be on or off
through the Uconnect system screen. Refer
to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.
The Daytime Running Lights will come on when -
ever the ignition is ON, the headlight switch is
off, and the turn signal is off.
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
With the low beams activated, pull the multi -
function lever toward the steering wheel to
switch the headlights to high beam. A high
beam symbol will be illuminated in the cluster to
indicate the high beams are on. Pull the lever a
second time to switch the headlights back to
low beam.
NOTE:
If the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the STOP
(OFF/LOCK) position, both high and low beam
headlights will also be turned off.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your head -
lights by partially pulling the multifunction lever
toward the steering wheel. This will cause the
high beam headlights to turn on until the lever
is released.
Parking Lights
These lights can only be turned on with ignition
key in the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position or
removed, by moving the end of the multifunc -
tion lever to O (off) position and then to the
headlight position. The warning light telltale in the instrument
panel comes on. The lights stay on until the next
ignition cycle is performed.
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can
choose to have the headlights remain on for a
preset period of time.
Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the STOP
(OFF/LOCK) position, and pull the multifunction
lever toward the steering wheel, within two
minutes. Each time the lever is pulled, the acti
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vation of the lights will be extended by 30
seconds. The activation of the lights can be
extended to a maximum of 210 seconds.
The warning light on the instrument panel will
light up and the corresponding message will
appear in the instrument cluster display for as
long as the function is activated. The warning
light comes on when the lever is operated and
stays on until the function is automatically deac -
tivated. Each movement of the lever only
increases the amount of time the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering
wheel and hold it for more than two seconds.
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Intermittent Wiper System
Push the lever downward to the first detent and
rotate the center ring to use one of the four
intermittent wiper settings when weather condi -
tions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable
delay between cycles, desirable.
Low Speed
Push the lever downward to the second detent.
The wipers will operate at low speed.
High Speed
Push the lever downward to the third detent.
The wipers will operate at high speed.
Windshield Washer Operation
To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/
washer lever toward the steering wheel to acti -
vate. The wipers will activate automatically for
three cycles after the lever is released, and then
resume the intermittent interval previously
selected.
If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the
wipers will operate for three cycles and then
turn off.
Mist Feature
Use the Mist feature when weather conditions
make occasional usage of the wipers neces -
sary. Push the lever upward to the MIST position
and release for a single wiping cycle.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed
on the windshield. The wash function must be
used in order to spray the windshield with
washer fluid.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control System allows you to regu -
late the temperature, air flow, and direction of
air circulating throughout the vehicle. The
controls are located on the touchscreen (if
equipped) and on the instrument panel below
the radio.
Manual Climate Control Overview
The Manual Temperature Controls consist of a
series of three outer rotary dials (blower speed,
temperature and mode) and three inner push
buttons (Recirculation, A/C, Rear Window
Defroster).
Manual Temperature Controls
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the
windshield could lead to a collision. You might
not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To
avoid sudden icing of the windshield during
freezing weather, warm the windshield with
the defroster before and during windshield
washer use.
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