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458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Integrated Power Module The integrated power module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart. Integrated Power Module

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	8
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS	8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	14
Ignition Key Removal	14
Locking Doors With A Key	16
STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED	16
To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel	16
To Release the Steering Wheel Lock	16
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System	16
SENTRY KEY	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming of the System	20
To Set the Alarm	20
To Disarm the System	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - IF EQUIPPED	22
To Unlock the Doors	23
To Lock the Doors	23
Using the Panic Alarm	24
Programming Additional RKE Transmitters	25
General Information	25
RKE Transmitter Battery Service	26
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	27
How to Use Remote Start	27
DOOR LOCKS	29
Manual Door Locks	29
Power Door Locks - If Equipped	30
Child Protection Door Lock	32
WINDOWS	34
Power Windows-If Equipped	34
Wind Buffeting	35
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	36
Lap/Shoulder Belts	37
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	44
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If Equipped	45
Center Lap Belts	46
Seat Belt Pretensioners - If Equipped	46
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	47
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	48
Seat Belt Extender	48
Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags	49
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	60
Child Restraints	62
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	75
SAFETY TIPS	76
Transporting Passengers	76
Exhaust Gas	76
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	77
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	78
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	79
MIRRORS	84
Inside Day/Night Mirror	84
Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped	84
Outside Mirrors	85
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	86
Power Mirrors - If Equipped	86
Heated Mirrors - If Equipped	87
Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped	87
uconnect phone - IF EQUIPPED	88
Operation	90
Phone Call Features	98
uconnect phone Features	101
Advanced Phone Connectivity	106
Things You Should Know About Your uconnect phone	108
General Information	116
VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	116
Voice Recognition (VR) System Operation	116
Commands	118
Voice Training	121
SEATS	121
Manual Seat Adjuster - If Equipped	122
Reclining Seats (Quad Cab Models)	123
Reclining Seats (2500/3500 Models)	124
Adjustable Head Restraints	125
Manual Lumbar Support - If Equipped	125
Power Seats - If Equipped	126
Rear Seat Features	127
Heated Seats - If Equipped	131
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	132
LIGHTS	134
Interior Lights	134
Battery Saver	135
Headlight Delay	135
Headlights, Parking Lights and Panel Lights	136
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only and Fleet Vehicles)	136
Lights-on Reminder	137
Fog Lights - If Equipped	137
Cargo Light - If Equipped	137
Multifunction Lever	138
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	140
Intermittent Wiper System	140
Windshield Washers	141
TILT STEERING COLUMN	142
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED	143
Adjustment	143
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	144
To Activate	145
To Set a Desired Speed	145
To Deactivate	145
To Resume Speed	145
To Vary the Speed Setting	145
To Accelerate for Passing	146
OVERHEAD CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED	147
Courtesy/Reading Lights	147
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER - IF EQUIPPED	148
US/M Button	149
Reset Button	149
Global Reset	150
Step Button	150
Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)	150
Distance To Empty (DTE)	151
Trip Odometer (ODO)	152
Elapsed Time (ET)	152
C/T Button	152
Automatic Compass Calibration	153
Manual Compass Calibration	153
Recalibrating The Compass	153
Outside Temperature	155
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	155
Programming HomeLink	156
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	159
Using HomeLink	160
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	160
Security	160
Troubleshooting Tips	160
General Information	161
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	161
Open Sunroof - Express Mode	162
Closing Sunroof - Express	162
Pinch Protect Feature	162
Pinch Protect Override	163
Venting Sunroof - Express	163
Sunshade Operation	163
Wind Buffeting	163
Sunroof Maintenance	164
Sunroof Fully Closed	164
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	164
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER	166
CUPHOLDERS	167
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40-20-40 Seats) - Automatic Transmission	167
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats)	168
Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab) - If Equipped	169
STORAGE	169
Center Storage Compartment (40-20-40 Seat) - If Equipped	169
Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats) - If Equipped	171
Storage and Seats (Quad Cab Models)	173
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers - If Equipped	174
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	174
Rear Window Defroster and Heated Outside Mirrors - If Equipped	174
Power Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped	175
Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped	176
FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR - IF EQUIPPED	176
PICKUP BOX	178
SLIDE-IN CAMPERS	180
Camper Applications	180
EASY-OFF TAILGATE	180
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	183
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	186
RAM TRUCK	186
POWER WAGON	187
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE	188
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - PREMIUM	189
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION	190
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK	203
Clock Setting Procedure	204
SALES CODE RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO), uconnect phone, AND VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES	204
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	205
Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)	210
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)	211
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	213
Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play)	216
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	216
SALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) AND uconnect phone CAPABILITY	218
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	218
Operating Instructions - CD Mode	222
Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	224
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone - If Equipped	225
Operating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped	225
SALES CODE REC - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH uconnect gps (NAVIGATION)	226
Operating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped	226
REC Setting the Clock	226
uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED	229
System Activation	229
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	229
Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode in REF, RAQ, And RAK Radios	230
Selecting A Channel	231
Storing And Selecting Preset Channels	231
Using The PTY (Program Type) Button - If Equipped	231
PTY Button SCAN	232
PTY Button SEEK	232
Satellite Antenna	232
Reception Quality	232
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED	233
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	233
Radio Operation	234
CD Player	234
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE	234
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	235
CLIMATE CONTROLS	236
Heater Only - If Equipped	236
Air Conditioning and Heating - If Equipped	239
Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature Control - If Equipped	242
Operating Tips	246
Operating Tips Chart	248
STARTING AND OPERATING	249
STARTING PROCEDURES	254
Normal Starting	254
Automatic Transmission	254
If Engine Fails To Start	254
After Starting	256
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	256
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	256
Automatic Transmission with Overdrive	257
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED	262
Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions	262
Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case	265
Transfer Case Position Indicator Light	266
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions (Five Position Switch) - If Equipped	266
Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case	271
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions (Four Position Switch) - If Equipped	274
Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case	278
AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM - POWER WAGON ONLY	281
STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM - POWER WAGON ONLY	284
SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING - POWER WAGON ONLY	286
Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics	286
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand	291
Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)	292
Hill Climbing	295
Driving Through Water	297
Airing Down For Off-Road Driving	300
Vehicle Recovery	301
After Driving Off-Road	304
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL - IF EQUIPPED	306
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	306
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	307
Flowing/Rising Water	307
Shallow Standing Water	307
DRIVING OFF-ROAD - RAM TRUCK ONLY	309
WINCH USAGE - IF EQUIPPED (POWER WAGON ONLY)	310
Things To Know Before Using Your Winch	310
Understanding The Features Of Your Winch	312
Winch Accessories	314
Operating Your Winch	315
Rigging Techniques	327
POWER STEERING	329
Power Steering Fluid Check	330
PARKING BRAKE	331
BRAKE SYSTEM	332
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