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Safety Settings
We recommend using the safety settings to
make your driving as safe as possible. These
are some of the options included in the safety
settings:
Show safety reminders
Warn when driving faster than allowed
You can also drive more safely by using voice
commands to control navigation.
Refer to “Settings” earlier in this section to learn
more about how to control safety and warning
settings.
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USB Charging Port
The USB connector port can be used for
charging purposes only. Use the connection
cable to connect an iPod® or external USB
device to the vehicle's USB charging port which
is located next to the 12V power outlet near the
cup holder on the passenger side.
Passenger Compartment USB Charging Port
NOTE:
If the device battery to be charged is completely
depleted, it may take awhile to charge.
RAM TELEMATICS - IF EQUIPPED
Ram Telematics is designed to help improve
safety, efficiency, and productivity. It gives you
complete visibility of your fleet options, whether
from behind a desk or on a mobile device while
you are on the go. You can log-in to view near
real-time and historical activity, including loca -
tion, vehicle heath, and driver performance.
Activating Ram Telematics In Your Vehicles
Before you get started you will need:
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of
each vehicle you want to activate.
Your main user’s log-in and password; new
customers will be asked to register.
If you are a new customer, you will need
company credit card information or invoice
number as further proof of customer identifi -
cation. Don’t worry, you will not be charged.
Go to activate.verizonconnect.com/ram/
#login . If you are an existing Verizon Connect
customer, enter your company’s log-in
credentials. New customers will need to
register to create a new account.
Manually enter the VIN(s) or upload a CSV file
with your VINs. A vehicle name is optional
and can be added later. Follow online instruc -
tions to complete your vehicle entry.
Create a password and enter billing informa -
tion. An email will be sent to you to complete
the final step. After that, you will be ready to
log-in and access Verizon Connect Fleet!
You are good to go! You will receive an email
confirming your vehicles are now online.
For more information, or to learn more, visit
www.verizonconnect.com/ram/ .
Ram Telematics General Information
Modification Statement
Magneti Marelli has not approved any changes
or modifications to this device by the user. Any
changes or modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Magneti Marelli n'approuve aucune modifica -
tion apportée à l'appareil par l'utilisateur, quelle
qu'en soit la nature. Tout changement ou modi -
fication peuvent annuler le droit d'utilisation de
l'appareil par l'utilisateur.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod® or
external device while driving. Failure to follow
this warning could result in a collision.
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248CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
We appreciate that you have made a major
investment when you purchased the vehicle. An
authorized dealer has also made a major invest -
ment in facilities, tools, and training to assure
that you are absolutely delighted with the
ownership experience. You will be pleased with
their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty
issues or related concerns.WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information for the terms and
provisions of FCA US LLC warranties applicable
to this vehicle and market.
MOPAR PARTS
Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories
are available from an authorized dealer. They
are recommended for your vehicle in order to
help keep the vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington,
D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that
could cause a crash or cause injury or death,
you should immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
in addition to notifying FCA US LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, an authorized dealer, or
FCA US LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); or go to
http://
www.safercar.gov ; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West
Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov .
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety
defect, you should contact the Customer
Service Department immediately. Canadian
customers who wish to report a safety defect to
the Canadian government should contact
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investi -
gations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/ .
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines
only), some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects, or other
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INDEX

A

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)
............... 164
Adding Washing Fluid
............................... 157
Additives, Fuel
....................................... 193
Air Bag
................................................. 74Air Bag Operation............................... 75Air Bag Warning Light.......................... 73Enhanced Accident Response.............. 151Event Data Recorder (EDR)................. 151If Deployment Occurs.......................... 80Maintaining Your Air Bag System............ 81Maintenance..................................... 81Side Air Bags..................................... 76Transporting Pets............................... 89
Air Bag Light
............................... 47, 73, 90
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter)
... 159
Air Conditioner Maintenance
...................... 160
Air Conditioner Refrigerant
......................... 160
Air Conditioner System
............................. 160
Air Conditioning Filter
......................... 34, 160
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips
............... 33, 34
Air Filter
.............................................. 159
Air Pressure

Tires.............................................. 177
Alarm
Security Alarm............................. 13, 49

Alarm System
Security Alarm.................................... 13
Alterations/Modifications
Vehicle...............................................8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
................ 164, 195Disposal......................................... 165
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
.......................56
Anti-Lock Warning Light
.............................. 52
Assist, Hill Start
........................................ 60
Auto Down Power Windows
.......................... 35
Auto Up Power Windows
.............................. 35
Automatic Door Locks
................................15
Automatic Transmission
...................... 95, 168Adding Fluid.................................... 168Fluid And Filter Change...................... 168Fluid Change................................... 168Fluid Level Check...................... 167, 168Fluid Type............................... 167, 197Special Additives.............................. 167
AUX Cord
............................................. 238
Auxiliary Driving Systems
............................. 61
B

Battery
......................................... 47, 157Charging System Light......................... 47Keyless Key Fob Replacement............... 10
Belts, Seat
............................................. 90

Body Builders Guide
................................... 8
Body Mechanism Lubrication
..................... 161
B-Pillar Location
.................................... 173
Brake Assist System
................................. 57
Brake Control System, Electronic
................... 57
Brake Fluid
...................................166, 197
Brake System
................................166, 191Anti-Lock (ABS).................................. 56Fluid Check.................................... 166Master Cylinder............................... 166Parking............................................ 94Warning Light.................................... 48
Brake, Parking
........................................ 94
Brake/Transmission Interlock
...................... 96
Bulb Replacement
.................................. 123
Bulbs, Light
....................................91, 123
C

Camera, Rear
....................................... 109
Capacities, Fluid
.................................... 195
Caps, Filler
Fuel.............................................. 111Oil (Engine)..................................... 156Power Steering................................ 103Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................ 165
Car Washes
......................................... 187
Carbon Monoxide Warning
...................89, 194
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Cargo Area Cover

..................................... 37
Cargo Compartment
.................................. 37
Cargo Light
............................................ 26
Certification Label
.................................. 112
Change Oil Indicator
.................................. 44
Changing A Flat Tire
........................ 133, 168
Chart, Tire Sizing
.................................... 169
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
......................... 55
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety
................... 89
Checks, Safety
........................................ 89
Child Restraint
........................................ 83
Child Restraints
Booster Seats.................................... 86Child Seat Installation.......................... 88Infant And Child Restraints................... 85Older Children And Child Restraints........ 85
Clean Air Gasoline
.................................. 192
Cleaning
Wheels........................................... 183
Climate Control
........................................ 28Manual............................................ 28Rear................................................ 32
Cold Weather Operation
.............................. 92
Compact Spare Tire
................................. 181
Contract, Service
.................................... 247
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)
............. 165

Cooling System
...................................... 163Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)................. 164Coolant Level........................... 163, 165Cooling Capacity............................... 195Disposal Of Used Coolant................... 165Drain, Flush, And Refill....................... 163Inspection....................................... 165Points To Remember......................... 165Pressure Cap................................... 165Radiator Cap................................... 165Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).. 164, 195
Corrosion Protection
................................ 187
Cruise Light
............................................53
Cupholders
..................................... 38, 190
Customer Assistance
............................... 246
Customer Programmable Features
................ 199
Cybersecurity
........................................ 198
D

Dealer Service
....................................... 158
Defroster, Windshield
.................................90
Diagnostic System, Onboard
......................... 54
Dimmer Control Switch
............................... 27
Dimmer Switch
Headlight..........................................24
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission..................... 168Power Steering................................. 103
Disable Vehicle Towing
............................. 149

Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 165
Door Ajar
.............................................. 47
Door Ajar Light
........................................ 47
Door Locks
............................................ 14Automatic........................................ 15
Doors
.................................................. 14
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt
............................... 15
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water
............................... 121
E

Electric Brake Control System
....................... 57
Electric Remote Mirrors
.............................. 22
Electrical Power Outlets
............................. 39
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)
....... 103
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
................... 57
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light
.......... 48
Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 149Jacking...................................133, 168Jump Starting.................................. 145
Emission Control System Maintenance
............ 55
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Engine

................................................ 156Air Cleaner...................................... 159Block Heater..................................... 93Break-In Recommendations.................. 93Compartment.................................. 156Compartment Identification................ 156Coolant (Antifreeze)................... 163, 195Cooling........................................... 163Exhaust Gas Caution................... 89, 194Fails To Start..................................... 92Flooded, Starting................................ 92Fuel Requirements................... 192, 195Jump Starting.................................. 145Oil......................................... 158, 195Oil Filler Cap.................................... 156Oil Filter......................................... 159Oil Selection............................ 158, 195Oil Synthetic.................................... 159Overheating.................................... 147Starting............................................ 92
Engine Oil Viscosity
................................. 159
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart
.......................... 159
Enhanced Accident Response Feature
........... 151
Entry System, Illuminated
............................ 27
Ethanol
............................................... 193
Exhaust Gas Cautions
........................ 89, 194
Exhaust System
............................... 89, 162
Exterior Lights
................................... 23, 91
F

Filters
Air Cleaner
...................................... 159Air Conditioning.......................... 34, 160Engine Oil............................... 159, 195Engine Oil Disposal........................... 159
Flashers
Hazard Warning................................ 123Turn Signals................................ 53, 91
Flat Tire Changing
........................... 168, 181
Flat Tire Stowage
............................ 168, 181
Flooded Engine Starting
.............................. 92
Fluid Capacities
.....................................195
Fluid Leaks
............................................. 91
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission..................... 168Brake............................................. 166Cooling System................................ 163Power Steering................................. 103
Fluids And Lubricants
............................... 195
Fog Lights
.............................................. 25
Fold-Flat Seats
........................................ 15
Four-Way Hazard Flasher
........................... 123
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
............................ 149

Fuel
.................................................. 192Additives........................................ 193Clean Air........................................ 192Ethanol.......................................... 193Filler Cap (Gas Cap).......................... 111Gasoline........................................ 192Materials Added.............................. 193Methanol....................................... 193Octane Rating..........................192, 195Requirements..........................192, 195Tank Capacity................................. 195
Fuses
................................................ 128
G

Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)
.......................... 111
Gasoline, Clean Air
................................. 192
Gasoline, Reformulated
........................... 192
Gear Ranges
.......................................... 97
Gear Selector Override
............................. 148
Glass Cleaning
...................................... 190
Gross Axle Weight Rating
...................112, 113
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...............112, 113
Guide
Body Builders...................................... 8
GVWR
................................................ 112
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H

Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
Or Shallow Standing Water
................. 121
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 123
Head Restraints
....................................... 20
Headlights
Cleaning......................................... 187High Beam........................................ 24High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 24Passing............................................ 24Switch.............................................. 23
Heated Mirrors
........................................ 23
Heated Seats
.......................................... 18
Heater, Engine Block
................................. 93
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch
... 24
Hill Start Assist
........................................ 60
Hitches
Trailer Towing.................................. 114
Hood Prop
............................................. 36
Hood Release
......................................... 36
I

Ignition
.................................................11Key.............................................. 9, 11Switch.............................................. 11
Ignition Key Removal
.................................11
Illuminated Entry
......................................27
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)
............................. 12
Inside Rearview Mirror
................................21
Instrument Cluster
.............................. 41, 53Display............................................. 43
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning
................... 189
Interior And Instrument Lights
.......................25
Interior Appearance Care
........................... 188
Interior Lights
..........................................25
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)
..................28
Introduction
..............................................7
iPod/USB/MP3 Control
............................. 238
J

Jack Location
........................................ 133
Jack Operation
.............................. 133, 168
Jacking And Tire Changing
......................... 133
Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions
...........135
Jump Starting
........................................ 145
K

Key Fob
Programming Additional Key Fobs
.......... 10
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry)
.. 10
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry)
.... 10
Key-In Reminder
...................................... 12
Keys
..................................................... 9Replacement.................................... 12Sentry (Immobilizer)............................ 12
L

Lane Change Assist
.................................. 25
Lap/Shoulder Belts
.................................. 67
Latches
................................................ 91Hood............................................... 36
Lead Free Gasoline
................................ 192
Leaks, Fluid
........................................... 91
Life Of Tires
......................................... 179
Light Bulbs
.....................................91, 123
Lights
.................................................. 91Air Bag................................. 47, 73, 90Brake Assist Warning.......................... 59Brake Warning.................................. 48Bulb Replacement............................ 123Cruise............................................. 53Daytime Running............................... 24Dimmer Switch, Headlight...............23, 2411
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Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator
................................. 48, 59Exterior...................................... 23, 91Hazard Warning Flasher..................... 123Headlights........................................ 23High Beam........................................ 24Illuminated Entry................................ 27Interior............................................. 25Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 51Park.......................................... 24, 53Passing............................................ 24Security Alarm................................... 49Service........................................... 123Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............ 61Traction Control.................................. 59Turn Signals.......................... 23, 53, 91Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions................... 48, 53
Loading Vehicle
............................. 112, 113Capacities....................................... 113Tires.............................................. 173
Locks
Automatic Door............................ 14, 15
Low Tire Pressure System
............................ 61
Lubrication, Body
................................... 161
Lug Nuts/Bolts
...................................... 191
M

Maintenance Free Battery
.......................... 157
Maintenance Schedule
............................. 152
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)
.. 51, 55
Manual
Service........................................... 249
Methanol
............................................. 193
Mirrors
.................................................21Electric Remote.................................. 22Exterior Folding.................................. 22Heated............................................. 23Outside............................................21Rearview..........................................21
Modifications/Alterations
Vehicle...............................................8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System
.......................61
Mopar Parts
..........................................248
MP3 Control
......................................... 238
Multi-Function Control Lever
......................... 23
N

New Vehicle Break-In Period
......................... 93
O

Occupant Restraints
................................. 64
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)
.................... 192
Oil Change Indicator
................................. 44Reset.............................................. 44
Oil Filter, Change
................................... 159
Oil Filter, Selection
................................. 159
Oil Pressure Light
..................................... 49
Oil, Engine
....................................158, 195Capacity........................................ 195Change Interval............................... 158Dipstick......................................... 157Disposal........................................ 159Filter...................................... 159, 195Filter Disposal................................. 159Identification Logo............................ 159Materials Added To.......................... 159Pressure Warning Light....................... 49Recommendation.....................158, 195Synthetic........................................ 159Viscosity................................. 159, 195
Onboard Diagnostic System
......................... 54
Operating Precautions
............................... 54
Operator Manual
Owner's Manual............................ 8, 249
Outside Rearview Mirrors
............................ 21
Overheating, Engine
................................ 147
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