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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Component Engine Coolant 3.7L, 4.7L Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. API certified 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Capacities 14 Quarts (13 Liters) Engine Coolant 5.7L 1500 Models 16 Quarts (15 Liters) Engine Coolant 5.7L 2500/3500 Models Engine Coolant 5.7L 2500/3500 Models w/Heavy Duty Engine Coolant 6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine Engine Oil with Filter 3.7L, 4.7L, 5.7L 18.7 Quarts (17.7 Liters) 19.2 Quarts (18.2 Liters) 5.7 Gallons (21.4 Liters) 3.7L 5 Quarts (4.7 Liters) 4.7L 6 Quarts (5.7 Liters) 5.7L 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters) 5.7L 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters) Engine Oil with Filter 5.7L For 2500/3500 trucks operating with a gross combined weight rating greater than 14,000 lbs/ (6,350 kg). Engine Oil with Filter 6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine In ambient temperatures below 0°F 12 Quarts (11.4 Liters) (-18°C), 5W-40 synthetic engine oil that meets Chrysler Materials Standard MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 engine oil category is required. In ambient temperatures above 0°F (-18°C), 15W-40 engine oil that meets Chrysler Materials Standard MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 engine oil category is required. 89

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME	4
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	4
Vehicles Sold In Canada	4
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE	6
DRIVER COCKPIT	6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	8
Warning Lights	8
Indicators	9
Odometer Messages	9
GETTING STARTED	10
KEY FOB	10
Locking And Unlocking The Doors	10
Panic Alarm	10
Express Window Feature	10
Emergency Key	10
REMOTE START	11
THEFT ALARM	11
To Arm	11
To Disarm	11
SEAT BELT	11
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIRBAGS	12
CHILD RESTRAINTS	13
Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System	13
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts	15
FRONT SEATS	16
Power Seats	16
Power Lumbar	16
Memory Seats	16
Manual Seats	17
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS	18
Front Heated Seats	18
Front Ventilated Seats	18
Rear Heated Seats	19
HEATED STEERING WHEEL	19
TILT STEERING COLUMN / ADJUSTABLE PEDALS	20
Tilt Steering Column	20
Adjustable Pedals	20
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES	21
Engine Block Heater	21
Water In Fuel Message	21
Cold Start Procedure	21
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE	22
TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMS LEVER	22
Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist	22
Wipers	22
High Beams	22
HEADLIGHT SWITCH	23
Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights	23
Instrument Panel Dimmer	23
Cargo Light	23
SPEED CONTROL LEVER	24
Cruise ON/OFF	24
Set	24
Accel/Decel	24
Resume	24
Cancel	24
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS) OPERATION	25
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS	26
Air Recirculation /Max A/C	26
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)	26
Air Conditioning (A/C)	26
SYNC Temperature Button	27
Air Recirculation	27
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST	27
Enable/Disable ParkSense®	27
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA	27
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING)	28
IDLE-UP FEATURE (DIESEL/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY)	28
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) – 2500 MODELS ONLY	29
Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description	29
Light Load Inflation (Indicator Light On)	29
Max Load Inflation (Indicator Light Off)	29
POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW	29
POWER SUNROOF	30
Opening Sunroof	30
Closing Sunroof	30
Manual Open/Close	30
Venting Sunroof	30
Pinch Protection Feature	30
WIND BUFFETING	31
ELECTRONICS	32
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM	32
NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS	34
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)	34
Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC)	34
Seek Up/Down Buttons	35
Audio Settings	35
Audio Jack	35
Clock Setting	35
Store Radio Presets	35
TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS	36
Media Center 730N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV (Sales Code RER)	36
Media Center 430/430N CD/DVD/HDD (Sales Code RBZ/RHB)	36
Seek Up/Down	37
Audio Jack	37
Clock Setting	37
Store Radio Presets	37
Hard Disk Drive Operation	38
Cleaning Your Touch-Screen Radio	39
USB Port	39
Navigation – Media Center 730N (Sales Code RER) Only	39
Navigation – Media Center 430N (Sales Code RHB) Only	40
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	42
Right Switch	42
Left Switch	42
Uconnect™ Phone	43
Phone Pairing	43
Making A Phone Call	44
Phonebook Edit	44
Receiving A Call – Accept (And End)	44
Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call	44
Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle	44
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Media Center 430N Only)	44
Changing The Volume	44
Uconnect™ VOICE COMMAND	45
Voice Command for Text Messaging (Media Center 430/430N/230/130 only)	45
Changing The Volume	45
iPod® CONTROL	46
If Equipped with Media Center 730N (Sales Code RER)	46
If Equipped with Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC) or Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code RBZ/RHB)	47
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™	48
System Operation	48
Operation Of The Touch-Screen Radio	49
Operation Of The Remote	49
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks	49
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	50
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES	50
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped	50
Key Fob Programmable Features	51
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®)	52
Programming HomeLink®	52
POWER INVERTER	54
POWER OUTLET	55
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES	56
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	56
Four-Position Transfer Case	56
Five-Position Transfer Case	56
UTILITY	58
EASY-OFF TAILGATE	58
Removing the Tailgate	58
Locking Tailgate	58
RAMBOX®	59
RamBox® Integrated Box Side Storage Bins	59
RamBox® Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever	60
Bed Extender	60
Bed Rail Tie-Down System	61
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)	62
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE MODULE	62
GAIN Adjustment Buttons (+/-)	62
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	63
Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models	63
Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models	63
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	65
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS	65
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light	65
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light	65
- Engine Temperature Warning Light	66
- Brake Warning Light	66
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)	67
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light/Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light	67
- Charging System Light	67
- Oil Pressure Warning Light	67
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light	67
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light	68
- Airbag Warning Light	68
- SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light	68
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light	68
- Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message	68
Oil Change Indicator	68
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	69
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	70
Jack Location	70
Spare Tire Stowage	70
Preparations For Jacking	70
Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions	72
JUMP-STARTING	77
Preparations for Jump-Start	77
Jump-Starting Procedure	78
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS	79
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	80
Column Shifter	80
Center Console Shifter	80
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	80
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	82
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)	83
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	84
OPENING THE HOOD	84
ENGINE COMPARTMENT	85
FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR — DIESEL ONLY	89
Draining Fuel/Water Separator	89
Fuel Filter Replacement — Diesel Only	89
EXHAUST REGENERATION — DIESEL ONLY	90
Exhaust System — Regeneration Required Now	90
Exhaust Filter XX% Full	90
Exhaust System — Regeneration in Process	90
Exhaust System — Regeneration Completed	90
Service Required — See Dealer Now	90
Exhaust Filter Full — Power Reduced See Dealer	90
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	91
MAINTENANCE CHART	93
Gasoline Engine	94
Maintenance Record (Gasoline Engine)	96
Diesel Engine	97
Maintenance Record (Diesel Engine)	98
FUSES	99
Integrated Power Module (fuses)	99
TIRE PRESSURES	101
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE	102
EXTERIOR BULBS	102
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	103
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER	103
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER	103
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED	103
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING	103
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND WASHINGTON, D.C.	104
In Canada	104
MOPAR ACCESSORIES	105

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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES

Component

Fluid,Lubricant,orGenuinePart

Capacities

EngineCoolant

3.7L,4.7L

MOPAR

Antifreeze/CoolantFive

Year/100,000MileFormulaHOAT

(HybridOrganicAdditiveTechnology)

orequivalent.

14Quarts(13Liters)

EngineCoolant

5.7L1500Models

MOPAR

Antifreeze/CoolantFive

Year/100,000MileFormulaHOAT

(HybridOrganicAdditiveTechnology)

orequivalent.

16Quarts(15Liters)

EngineCoolant

5.7L2500/3500

Models

MOPAR

Antifreeze/CoolantFive

Year/100,000MileFormulaHOAT

(HybridOrganicAdditiveTechnology)

orequivalent.

18.7Quarts

(17.7Liters)

EngineCoolant

5.7L2500/3500

Modelsw/Heavy

Duty

MOPAR

Antifreeze/CoolantFive

Year/100,000MileFormulaHOAT

(HybridOrganicAdditiveTechnology)

orequivalent.

19.2Quarts

(18.2Liters)

EngineCoolant

6.7LTurboDiesel

Engine

MOPAR

Antifreeze/CoolantFive

Year/100,000MileFormulaHOAT

(HybridOrganicAdditiveTechnology)

orequivalent.

5.7Gallons

(21.4Liters)

EngineOilwith

Filter3.7L,4.7L,

5.7L

APIcertified5W-20engineoil,

meetingtherequirementsofChrysler

MaterialStandardMS-6395.Referto

youroilfillercapforcorrectSAE

grade.

3.7L5Quarts

(4.7Liters)4.7L

6Quarts(5.7Liters)

5.7L7Quarts

(6.6Liters)

EngineOilwith

Filter5.7LFor

2500/3500trucks

operatingwitha

grosscombined

weightrating

greaterthan

14,000lbs/

(6,350kg).

UseAPICertifiedSAE5W-30engine

oil,meetingtherequirementsof

ChryslerMaterialStandardMS-6395.

Refertoyourengineoilfillercapfor

correctSAEgrade.

5.7L7Quarts

(6.6Liters)

EngineOilwith

Filter6.7LTurbo

DieselEngine

Inambienttemperaturesbelow0°F

(-18°C),5W-40syntheticengineoil

thatmeetsChryslerMaterials

StandardMS-10902andtheAPICJ-4

engineoilcategoryisrequired.In

ambienttemperaturesabove0°F

(-18°C),15W-40engineoilthatmeets

ChryslerMaterialsStandard

MS-10902andtheAPICJ-4engine

oilcategoryisrequired.

12Quarts(11.4Liters)

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE