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538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission. The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals. Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse affect on paint, metal trim, and underbody protection. The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. The most common causes are: • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. • Stone and gravel impact. • Insects, tree sap and tar. • Salt in the air near seacoast localities. • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.

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
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) — If Equipped	14
Key Fob	15
Removing Key Fob From Ignition	16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	17
SENTRY KEYĥ	17
Replacement Keys	19
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 — IF EQUIPPED	21
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED	22
To Unlock the Doors	23
To Lock the Doors	24
Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped	25
Using the Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	26
Transmitter Battery Replacement	26
General Information	27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	27
How To Use Remote Start	28
DOOR LOCKS	30
Manual Door Locks	30
Power Door Locks — If Equipped	31
Child Protection Door Lock	34
WINDOWS	36
Power Windows – If Equipped	36
Wind Buffeting	39
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	39
Lap/Shoulder Belts	40
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	49
Center Lap Belts	49
Energy Management Feature	50
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	51
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode – If Equipped	51
Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped	52
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	53
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	54
Seat Belt Extender	54
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – Airbags	55
Airbag System Components	56
Advanced Front Airbag Features	57
Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls	61
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	68
Child Restraints	69
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	82
SAFETY TIPS	84
Transporting Passengers	84
Exhaust Gas	84
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	85
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	87
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	89
MIRRORS	95
Inside Day/Night Mirror	95
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	96
Outside Mirrors	96
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	97
Power Mirrors — If Equipped	98
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	99
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	99
Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped	100
“Slide-On-Rod” Features of Sun Visor — If Equipped	100
Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped	101
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	102
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	102
SEATS	103
Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped	103
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped	104
Adjustable Head Restraints	105
Eight-Way Power Seats — If Equipped	106
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	107
Heated Seats — If Equipped	107
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	109
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	110
Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE Transmitter to Memory	111
Memory Position Recall	112
To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory	113
Self-Limiting Control	113
Driver Easy Exit and Easy Entry Control	114
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	114
LIGHTS	116
Headlights	117
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	117
Headlight Delay	118
Parking Lights and Panel Lights	118
Fog Lights — If Equipped	118
Interior Lights	119
Cargo Light	121
Lights-on Reminder	121
Battery Saver	121
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (Canada Only and Fleet Vehicles)	122
Multifunction Lever	122
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	124
Windshield Wipers	124
Windshield Washers	125
Mist Feature	125
TILT STEERING COLUMN	125
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	126
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	128
Adjustment	128
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	129
To Activate	130
To Set a Desired Speed	130
Deactivating Electronic Speed Control	130
To Resume Speed	131
Varying The Speed Setting	131
To Accelerate for Passing	132
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	132
ParkSenseĥ Sensors	133
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display	133
Enable/Disable ParkSenseĥ	138
Service ParkSenseĥ	139
Cleaning ParkSenseĥ	139
ParkSenseĥ System Usage and Precautions	139
PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	142
Turning ParkViewĥ On or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio	143
Turning ParkViewĥ On or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio	144
OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED	144
Courtesy/Reading Lights	145
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	146
Programming HomeLinkĥ	148
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	150
Using HomeLinkĥ	151
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button	151
Security	151
Troubleshooting Tips	152
General Information	152
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	153
Open Sunroof — Express Mode	154
Closing Sunroof — Express	154
Pinch Protect Feature	154
Pinch Protect Override	154
Venting Sunroof — Express	155
Sunshade Operation	155
Wind Buffeting	155
Sunroof Maintenance	155
Sunroof Fully Closed	155
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	155
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED	159
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	160
CUPHOLDERS	162
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — (40–20–40 Seats)	162
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor Mounted Shifter	163
Rear Cupholder — Quad Cabĥ	163
Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab	164
STORAGE	164
Glove Box Storage	164
Door Storage	166
Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped	167
Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped	169
Seatback Storage	170
Storage (Regular Cab)	170
Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)	171
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)	172
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	172
Rear Window Defroster	172
Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped	173
Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped	174
FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED	174
RAMBOXĥ — IF EQUIPPED	176
RamBoxĥ Integrated Box Side Storage Bins	176
RamBoxĥ Safety Warning	180
Bed Extender — If Equipped	181
Bed Rail Tie-Down System	188
SLIDE-IN CAMPERS	190
Camper Applications	190
EASY-OFF TAILGATE	190
Disconnecting the Rear Camera — If Equipped	191
Removing the Tailgate	192
Locking Tailgate — If Equipped	193
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	195
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	199
SWITCH BANK BUTTON DESCRIPTION	200
Upper Switch Bank	200
Lower Switch Bank	200
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE	202
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	203
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	204
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	221
EVIC Displays	223
Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance To Empty (DTE) — If Equipped	230
Trip Functions	231
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	232
Tire PSI	233
Units	234
Compass / Temperature Display	234
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)	237
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	243
Operating Instructions — Voice Command System — If Equipped	243
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped	243
Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio	243
Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio	245
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	247
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	247
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	250
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	253
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	255
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	256
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	256
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	262
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	264
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	267
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	267
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)	268
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) 0.5 — IF EQUIPPED	269
Connecting The iPodĥ	269
Using This Feature	270
Controlling The iPodĥ Using Radio Buttons	270
Play Mode	270
List Or Browse Mode	272
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/RER/RBZ/RES RADIOS ONLY)	274
System Activation	274
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	274
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	275
Satellite Antenna	275
Reception Quality	275
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	276
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)	278
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED	278
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	280
Radio Operation	280
CD Player	281
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	281
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	282
CLIMATE CONTROLS	282
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System	282
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	287
Summer Operation	292
Winter Operation	292
Vacation/Storage	293
Window Fogging and Frosting	293
Outside Air Intake	293
Operating Tips	294
STARTING AND OPERATING	295
STARTING PROCEDURES	301
Normal Starting	301
Automatic Transmission	301
If Engine Fails To Start	302
After Starting	303
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	303
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	304
Key Ignition Park Interlock	305
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	305
Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override	305
Four–Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	307
Five–Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	312
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED	320
Manually Shifted Transfer Case – If Equipped	320
Shifting Procedure – Manually Shifted Transfer Case	323
Transfer Case Position Indicator Light	324
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) – If Equipped	324
Shifting Procedure	328
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) – If Equipped	330
Shifting Procedure	335
AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM (2500 MODELS ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	337
SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER WAGON ONLY	339
Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics	339
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand	342
Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)	344
Hill Climbing	346
Driving Through Water	349
Airing Down For Off-Road Driving	351
Vehicle Recovery	352
After Driving Off-Road	356
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL	357
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	358
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	358
Flowing/Rising Water	359
Shallow Standing Water	359
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	361
After Driving Off-Road	361
WINCH USAGE (POWER WAGON ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	362
Things To Know Before Using Your Winch	362
Understanding The Features Of Your Winch	364
Winch Accessories	366
Operating Your Winch	367
Rigging Techniques	380
POWER STEERING	382
Power Steering Fluid Check	383
PARKING BRAKE	384
BRAKE SYSTEM	385
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