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INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS The Manufacturer's Warranty does not apply to body modifications or special equipment installed by van conversion/camper manufacturers/ body builders. See the Warranty information book, Section 2.1.C. Such equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and service on these items, contact the applicable manufacturer. Operating instructions for the special equipment installed by the conversion/camper manufacturer should also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions are missing, please contact your selling dealer for assistance in obtaining replacement documents from the applicable manufacturer. For information on the Body Builders Guide go to: www.dodgebodybuilder.com. This website contains dimensional and technical specifications for Dodge trucks. It is intended for Second Stage Manufacturer's technical support. For service issues, contact your Dodge dealer. 1

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	3
INTRODUCTION	4
A MESSAGE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION - DIESEL ENGINES ONLY	4
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	5
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	7
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS	7
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	8
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	9
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	12
Ignition Key Removal	12
Locking Doors With The Key	14
SENTRY KEY	15
Replacement Keys	16
Customer Key Programming	17
General Information	18
STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED	18
If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel	18
To Release The Steering Wheel Lock	18
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System	19
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	19
Rearming of the System	19
To Set the Alarm	19
To Disarm the System	20
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	20
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED	21
To unlock the doors	21
To lock the doors	22
Using the Panic Alarm	24
General Information	24
Transmitter Battery Service	25
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	26
DOOR LOCKS	27
Manual Door Locks - If Equipped	27
Power Door Locks - If Equipped	28
Child Protection Door Lock	31
WINDOWS	32
Power Windows - If Equipped	32
Power Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped	34
Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped	34
Wind Buffeting	34
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	35
Lap/Shoulder Belts	35
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	43
Automatic Locking Restraint (ALR) Mode - If Equipped	43
Center Lap Belts	44
Seat Belt Pretensioners	45
Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)	45
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	47
Seat Belt Extender	47
Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-Airbag	47
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	57
Child Restraint	59
NEW ENGINE BREAK-IN	71
SAFETY TIPS	73
Transporting Passengers	73
Lock Your Vehicle	74
Exhaust Gas	74
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	75
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	75
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	77
MIRRORS	81
Inside Mirror	81
Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped	82
Outside Mirrors	82
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature	83
Electronic Power Mirrors - If Equipped	84
Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors - If Equipped	85
Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped	85
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	87
Operations	89
Phone Call Features	96
UConnect System Features	99
Advanced Phone Connectivity	103
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	106
General Information	113
SEATS	114
Reclining Seats	115
Adjustable Head Restraints	116
Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment - If Equipped	117
Power Seats - If Equipped	117
Heated Seats - If Equipped	119
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	120
LIGHTS	122
Interior Lights	122
Battery Saver	123
Headlamp Delay	124
Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights	124
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only and Fleet Vehicles)	125
Lights-on Reminder	125
Fog Lights - If Equipped	125
Multifunction Control Lever	126
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	128
Windshield Wipers	128
Windshield Washers	129
TILT STEERING COLUMN	130
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED	131
Adjustment	131
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	132
To Activate	133
To Set At A Desired Speed	133
To Deactivate	133
To Resume Speed	133
To Vary The Speed Setting	133
To Accelerate For Passing	134
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER - IF EQUIPPED	135
US/M Button	135
RESET Button	136
Global Reset	136
Step Button	136
Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)	137
Distance To Empty (DTE)	137
Trip Odometer (ODO)	138
Elapsed Time (ET)	138
C/T Button	139
Automatic Compass Calibration	139
Manual Compass Calibration	140
Recalibrating The Compass	140
Outside Temperature	141
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - DIESEL ONLY	142
Dome/Reading Lights	142
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - If Equipped	143
Compass/Temperature Button	148
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	151
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER	152
CUPHOLDERS	154
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40-20-40 Seats) - Automatic Transmission	154
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats) - Automatic Transmission	155
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Manual Transmission	156
Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab) - If Equipped	156
STORAGE	157
Center Storage Compartment (40-20-40 Seat) - If Equipped	157
Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats) - If Equipped	158
Storage and Seats (Quad Cab Models)	160
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers	161
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	161
Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Side view Mirrors - If Equipped	161
Power Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped	162
Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped	162
FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR - IF EQUIPPED	163
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	167
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS	171
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS	172
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION	174
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK	183
Clock Setting Procedure	184
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	184
Radio Broadcast Signals	184
Two Types of Signals	184
Electrical Disturbances	185
AM Reception	185
FM Reception	185
SALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY	186
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	186
Operation Instructions - CD Mode	190
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	192
Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone - If Equipped	193
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio - If Equipped	193
SALES CODE RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES	194
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	194
Operation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD Audio Play)	199
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)	201
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	203
Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play)	205
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	205
SALES CODE RAK - AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, VIDEO, MP3, and WMA CAPABILITIES	208
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	208
Operating Instructions - Tape Player	212
Seek Button	212
Fast Forward (FF)	213
Rewind (RW)	213
Tape Eject	213
Scan Button	213
Changing Tape Direction	213
Metal Tape Selection	213
Pinch Roller Release	213
Noise Reduction	214
Operation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD Audio Play)	214
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)	215
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	217
Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Audio Play)	219
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play)	219
SALES CODE REC - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM	222
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)	222
REC Setting the Clock	222
Audio Clock Display	225
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED	226
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED	226
System Activation	226
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	227
Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, RAQ, and RAK Radios	228
Selecting a Channel	228
Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels	229
Using the PTY (Program Type) Button - If Equipped	229
PTY Button SCAN	229
PTY Button SEEK	229
Satellite Antenna	229
Reception Quality	230
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	230
Radio Operation	231
Tape Player	231
CD Player	231
CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE	232
COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE	233
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	233
CLIMATE CONTROLS	234
Heater Only - If Equipped	234
Air Conditioning and Heating - If Equipped	237
Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature Control - If Equipped	240
Operating Tips	244
Operating Tips Chart	246
STARTING AND OPERATING	247
STARTING PROCEDURES - GAS ENGINES	252
Manual Transmission - If Equipped	252
Automatic Transmission - If Equipped	252
Normal Starting	253
If Engine Fails To Start	253
After Starting	255
STARTING PROCEDURES - DIESEL ENGINES	255
Manual Transmission - If Equipped	256
Automatic Transmission - If Equipped	256
Normal Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature Above 66 degrees F (19 degrees C)	257
Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature Below 66 degrees F (19 degrees C)	258
Starting Fluids	261
NORMAL OPERATION - DIESEL ENGINE	262
Cold Weather Precautions	263
Engine Idling - In Cold Weather	266
Stopping The Engine	267
Engine Speed Control	268
Operating Precautions	268
Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission	268
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (GAS ENGINES)- IF EQUIPPED	269
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING) - IF EQUIPPED	270
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	273
Automatic Transmission with Overdrive (5 Speed 545RFE) - If Equipped	273
Automatic Transmission (6 Speed AS68RC) - If Equipped	279
MANUAL TRANSMISSION	285
Manual Transmission - 6 Speed (G56)	286
Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds	287
Downshifting - Gas Engine	288
Downshifting - Diesel Engine	288
FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED	289
Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions	289
Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case	292
Transfer Case Reminder Light	293
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions (4 Position Switch) - If Equipped	294
Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case	298
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL - IF EQUIPPED	301
POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED	302
Stationary Mode	302
Mobile Mode	303
Power Take Off - Aftermarket Installation	304
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	304
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	305
Flowing/Rising Water	305
Shallow Standing Water	305
DRIVING OFF-ROAD	307
PARKING BRAKE	307
BRAKE SYSTEM	309
Brake Noise	310
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System	310
POWER STEERING	312
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	313
Tire Markings	313
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	317
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	318
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	322
Tire Pressure	322
Tire Inflation Pressures	323
Radial-Ply Tires	328
Limited Use Spare - If Equipped	329
Tire Spinning	329
Tread Wear Indicators	330
Life of Tire	331
Replacement Tires	331
Alignment And Balance	332
SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED	333
TIRE CHAINS	333
SNOW TIRES	334
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	335
Dual Rear Wheels	336
ENGINE RUNAWAY	337
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	337
Fuel Requirements (5.7L Gas Engines)	337
Fuel Requirements (6.7L Diesel Engines)	341
ADDING FUEL	343
Adding Fuel (Gas Engines)	343
Adding Fuel (Diesel Engines)	345
VEHICLE LOADING	347
Certification Label	347
TRAILER TOWING	351
Common Towing Definitions	351
Trailer Hitch Classification	355
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	356
Trailer and Tongue Weight	356
Towing Requirements	357
Towing Tips	362
Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped	364
SNOWPLOW	365
Before plowing	366
Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability	366
Over the Road Operation With Snowplow Attached	367
Methods For Removing Snow	367
Operating Tips	368
General Maintenance	368
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	369
Recreational Towing - 2 Wheel Drive Models	369
Recreational Towing - 4 Wheel Drive Models	369
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	377
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	378
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	378
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