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STARTING AND OPERATING 375 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Recreational Towing - 4-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! CAUTION! Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing. Recreational Towing - 2-Wheel Drive Models Recreational towing of 2-Wheel Drive models is not allowed. Towing with the rear wheels on the ground can result in severe transmission damage. Failure to follow these requirements can cause severe damage to the transmission and/or transfer case. NOTE: Both the Manual Shift and Electronic Shift transfer cases must be shifted into NEUTRAL for recreational towing. Automatic transmissions must be shifted into PARK position for recreational towing. Manual transmissions must be left in gear (not in NEUTRAL) for recreational towing. Refer to the following for the proper transfer case NEUTRAL shifting procedure for your vehicle. 5

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
A MESSAGE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION	6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	9
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS	9
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	10
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	10
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	14
Ignition Key Removal	14
Locking Doors With The Key	16
SENTRY KEY	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	20
STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED	20
If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel	20
To Release The Steering Wheel Lock	20
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System	21
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	21
Rearming of the System	21
To Set the Alarm	21
To Disarm the System	22
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED	23
To unlock the doors	24
To lock the doors	25
Using the PANIC Alarm	26
General Information	27
Transmitter Battery Service	27
DOOR LOCKS	28
Manual Door Locks - If Equipped	28
Power Door Locks - If Equipped	29
Child Protection Door Lock	32
WINDOWS	34
Power Windows - If Equipped	34
Power Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped	36
Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped	36
Wind Buffeting	36
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	37
Lap/Shoulder Belts	38
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	45
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If Equipped	46
Center Lap Belts	47
Seat Belt Pretensioners - If Equipped	47
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)	48
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	49
Seat Belt Extender	49
Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-Airbags	50
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	61
Child Restraint	63
NEW ENGINE BREAK-IN	76
SAFETY TIPS	77
Transporting Passengers	77
Lock Your Vehicle	78
Exhaust Gas	78
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	79
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	80
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	81
MIRRORS	86
Inside Mirror	86
Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped	87
Outside Mirrors	87
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature	88
Electronic Power Mirrors - If Equipped	88
Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors - If Equipped	89
Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped	89
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	91
Operation	93
Phone Call Features	100
UConnect System Features	102
Advanced Phone Connectivity	107
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	109
General Information	117
SEATS	117
Reclining Seats	119
Adjustable Head Restraints	120
Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment - If Equipped	121
Power Seats - If Equipped	121
Rear Seat Features - Mega Cab Models	123
Heated Seats - If Equipped	128
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	129
LIGHTS	131
Interior Lights	131
Battery Saver	132
Headlamp Delay	133
Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights	133
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only and Fleet Vehicles)	134
Lights-on Reminder	134
Fog Lights - If Equipped	134
Cargo Light - If Equipped	135
Multifunction Control Lever	135
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	137
Windshield Wipers	137
Windshield Washers	138
TILT STEERING COLUMN	139
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED	140
Adjustment	141
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	141
To Activate	142
To Set At A Desired Speed	142
To Deactivate	142
To Resume Speed	143
To Vary The Speed Setting	143
To Accelerate For Passing	143
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - DIESEL ONLY	144
Dome/Reading Lights	144
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - If Equipped	145
Compass/Temperature Button	151
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	153
Programming HomeLink	155
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	157
Using HomeLink	158
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	158
Security	159
Troubleshooting Tips	159
General Information	159
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	160
Open Sunroof - Express Mode	161
Closing Sunroof - Express	161
Pinch Protect Feature	161
Pinch Protect Override	161
Venting Sunroof - Express	162
Sunshade Operation	162
Wind Buffeting	162
Sunroof Maintenance	162
Sunroof Fully Closed	162
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	162
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER	164
CUPHOLDERS	165
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40-20-40 Seats) - Automatic Transmission	165
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats) - Automatic Transmission	167
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Manual Transmission	167
Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab) - If Equipped	168
Rear Cupholder (Mega Cab)	168
STORAGE	169
Center Storage Compartment (40-20-40 Seat) - If Equipped	169
Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats) - If Equipped	170
Storage and Seats (Quad Cab Models)	172
Storage and Seats (Mega Cab Models)	173
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Mega Cab Models)	174
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	175
Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors - If Equipped	175
Power Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped	175
Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped	176
FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR - IF EQUIPPED	176
PICKUP BOX	179
SLIDE-IN CAMPERS	181
Camper Applications	181
EASY-OFF TAILGATE	181
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	185
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS	189
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	190
Instrument Cluster - 6.7L Diesel Engine	190
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION	191
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK	201
Clock Setting Procedure	202
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	202
Radio Broadcast Signals	202
Two Types of Signals	203
Electrical Disturbances	203
AM Reception	203
FM Reception	203
SALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY	204
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	204
Operating Instructions - CD Mode	208
Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	210
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone - If Equipped	211
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio - If Equipped	211
SALES CODE RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS-FREE PHONE, AND VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES	212
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	212
Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)	218
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)	219
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	221
Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play)	223
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	223
SALES CODE RAK - AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, VIDEO, MP3, and WMA CAPABILITIES	226
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	226
Operating Instructions - Tape Player	230
Seek Button	230
Fast Forward (FF)	231
Rewind (RW)	231
Tape Eject	231
SCAN Button	231
Changing Tape Direction	231
Metal Tape Selection	231
Pinch Roller Release	231
Noise Reduction	232
Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)	232
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)	233
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	235
Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Audio Play)	238
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play)	238
SALES CODE REC - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM	240
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio - If Equipped	241
REC Setting the Clock	241
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED	243
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED	243
System Activation	244
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	244
Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, RAQ, And RAK Radios	245
Selecting A Channel	245
Storing And Selecting Preset Channels	246
Using The PTY (Program Type) Button - If Equipped	246
PTY Button SCAN	246
PTY Button SEEK	247
Satellite Antenna	247
Reception Quality	247
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	248
Radio Operation	248
Tape Player	249
CD Player	249
CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE	249
COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE	250
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	251
CLIMATE CONTROLS	251
Heater Only - If Equipped	252
Air Conditioning and Heating - If Equipped	254
Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature Control - If Equipped	257
Operating Tips	262
Operating Tips Chart	264
STARTING AND OPERATING	265
STARTING PROCEDURES - DIESEL ENGINES	270
Automatic Transmission - If Equipped	270
Manual Transmission - If Equipped	271
Normal Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature Above 66 degrees F (19 degrees C)	271
Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature Below 66 degrees F (19 degrees C)	272
Starting Fluids	276
NORMAL OPERATION (DIESEL ENGINE)	276
Cold Weather Precautions	277
Engine Idling	280
Stopping The Engine	282
Engine Speed Control	283
Operating Precautions	283
Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission	283
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING) - IF EQUIPPED	284
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING	287
Automatic Transmission with Overdrive (68RFE) - If Equipped	287
MANUAL TRANSMISSION	293
Shifting	293
Downshifting	295
Reverse Shifting	296
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED	296
Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions	296
Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case	299
Transfer Case Reminder Light	300
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions (4 Position Switch) - If Equipped	301
Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case	305
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL - IF EQUIPPED	307
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	309
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	309
Flowing/Rising Water	309
Shallow Standing Water	310
DRIVING OFF-ROAD	311
PARKING BRAKE	312
BRAKE SYSTEM	314
Brake Noise	314
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System	315
POWER STEERING	317
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	318
Tire Markings	318
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	321
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	322
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	326
Tire Pressure	326
Tire Inflation Pressures	327
Radial Ply Tires	329
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped	330
Limited-Use Spare - If Equipped	330
Tire Spinning	331
Tread Wear Indicators	332
Life of Tire	332
Replacement Tires	333
Alignment and Balance	334
SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED	335
TIRE CHAINS	335
SNOW TIRES	336
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	337
Dual Rear Wheels	339
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED	340
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Light Load Reset Switch Description - If Equipped	343
Tire Pressure Monitor System Components	346
General Information	349
ENGINE RUNAWAY	349
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	350
Fuel Requirements (6.7L Diesel Engines)	350
ADDING FUEL (DIESEL ENGINES)	351
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	352
Bulk Fuel Storage	353
VEHICLE LOADING	354
Certification Label	354
TRAILER TOWING	358
Common Towing Definitions	358
Trailer Hitch Classification	362
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	363
Trailer and Tongue Weight	363
Towing Requirements	364
Towing Tips	370
Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped	372
SNOWPLOW	373
Before plowing	374
Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability	374
Over the Road Operation With Snowplow Attached	375
Methods For Removing Snow	375
Operating Tips	375
General Maintenance	376
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	377
Recreational Towing - 2-Wheel Drive Models	377
Recreational Towing - 4-Wheel Drive Models	377
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	385
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	386
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	386
All Models - If Equipped	387
JACKING INSTRUCTIONS	388
Removing The Spare Tire	388
Tire Changing Procedure	389
HOISTING	398
JUMP-STARTING	398
With Portable Starting Unit	402
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	402
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED	403
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	404
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	407
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE	410
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)	411
REPLACEMENT PARTS	411
ENGINE DATA PLATE	412
AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE	412
SERVICE INFORMATION	412
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	414
Engine Oil	415
Drive Belt	420
Engine Air Cleaner Filter (6.7L Diesel Engines)	421
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter (6.7L Diesel Engine)	424
Intervention Regeneration Strategy - EVIC Message Process Flow (Catalyst Full Message) (6.7L Diesel Engines Only)	427
Maintenance Free Batteries	430
Air Conditioner Maintenance	432
Power Steering - Fluid Check	433
Front Suspension Ball Joints	433
Steering Linkage - Inspection	434
Front Prop Shaft Lubrication	434
Front Axle Universal Drive Joints And Ball Joints	434
Body Lubrication	435
Windshield Wiper Blades	435
Windshield Washers	436
Exhaust System	437
Cooling System	438
Fan	444
Charge Air Cooler (Inter-Cooler)	444
Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses	445
Brake System	445
Clutch Linkage	447
Clutch Hydraulic System	447
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level	448
Transfer Case - If Equipped	448
Manual Transmission - If Equipped	449
Automatic Transmission	449
Front Wheel Bearings	452
Noise Control System Required Maintenance and Warranty	453
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	457
FUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE)	461
VEHICLE STORAGE	466
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS	467
BULB REPLACEMENT	468
Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights	468
Fog Lights	471
Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights	472
Center High-Mounted Stoplight (CHMSL) With Cargo Light	475
Cab Top Clearance Lights - If Equipped	476
Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) - If Equipped	478
Rear Light Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheel) - If Equipped	479
Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)	480
FLUID CAPACITIES	481
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	482
Engine	482
Chassis	484
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	485
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	486
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES - 6.7L TURBO DIESEL	486
Oil Change Indicator System	488
Perform Service Indicator	488
Maintenance Schedule	489
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	497
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	499
Prepare For The Appointment	499
Prepare A List	499
Be Reasonable With Requests	499
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	499
DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center	500
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	500
In Mexico contact	500
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	501
Service Contract	501
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	502
MOPAR PARTS	502
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	502
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C	502
In Canada	503
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	503
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	505
Treadwear	505
Traction Grades	505
Temperature Grades	506