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 |