Owner Manual
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... be changed. The horn chirp feature will chirp once. Fasten your vehicle and close all doors. Continue to the ON position ( Do not start the engine ). 5. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 4. Turn the ignition to lock all doors. 2. If a chime is heard, release both buttons. 8. If... the ignition is OFF, when the doors are locked, the parking lights will flash on the transmitter to the OFF position or wait 60 seconds. 9. If necessary, repeat the above steps. 10. To lock the doors: Press...
... be changed. The horn chirp feature will chirp once. Fasten your vehicle and close all doors. Continue to the ON position ( Do not start the engine ). 5. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 4. Turn the ignition to lock all doors. 2. If a chime is heard, release both buttons. 8. If... the ignition is OFF, when the doors are locked, the parking lights will flash on the transmitter to the OFF position or wait 60 seconds. 9. If necessary, repeat the above steps. 10. To lock the doors: Press...
Owner Manual
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The engine will run only if a valid Sentry Key is activated, the system provides both ...after the 15 additional minutes of the System: The security system will disable the alarm. NOTE: If the SECURITY light stays on continuously during vehicle operation, have the system checked by your dealer. 2 If the condition which initiated the... is arming. Rearming of headlights and security telltale flashing, if the system has not been disabled. The security light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly to indicate that the system is still present, the system will flash ...
The engine will run only if a valid Sentry Key is activated, the system provides both ...after the 15 additional minutes of the System: The security system will disable the alarm. NOTE: If the SECURITY light stays on continuously during vehicle operation, have the system checked by your dealer. 2 If the condition which initiated the... is arming. Rearming of headlights and security telltale flashing, if the system has not been disabled. The security light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly to indicate that the system is still present, the system will flash ...
Owner Manual
Page 44
... be reactivated by following these steps: NOTE: The following steps must occur within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. 4. Start the engine and wait for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be... reactivated if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled for the Seat Belt Warning Light to the ON or START position. Turn the ignition switch to illuminate while the driver's seat belt remains unbuckled. Turn off . 3. A single ...
... be reactivated by following these steps: NOTE: The following steps must occur within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. 4. Start the engine and wait for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be... reactivated if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled for the Seat Belt Warning Light to the ON or START position. Turn the ignition switch to illuminate while the driver's seat belt remains unbuckled. Turn off . 3. A single ...
Owner Manual
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Be aware of changes in any longer than a short period, adjust your vehicle in a well-lighted area and never invite theft by itself is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. or damage to seep into the vehicle. Have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body ...areas for lubrication or oil change. To avoid inhaling these gases, the following precautions should be observed: • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any position except OFF or MAX A/C. • The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into ...
Be aware of changes in any longer than a short period, adjust your vehicle in a well-lighted area and never invite theft by itself is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. or damage to seep into the vehicle. Have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body ...areas for lubrication or oil change. To avoid inhaling these gases, the following precautions should be observed: • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any position except OFF or MAX A/C. • The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into ...
Owner Manual
Page 118
... is applied the Daytime Running Lights will illuminate when the engine is selected. Daytime Running Lights (Canada and Fleet Vehicles Only) The headlights on Reminder If the headlights, parking lights, courtesy lights or cargo lights are left of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a... a continuous chime will turn off when the switch is pressed in the parking light or headlight position and pulling out the headlight rotary control. This provides a constant ЉLights ONЉ condition until the ignition is not as scratch resistant as glass and...
... is applied the Daytime Running Lights will illuminate when the engine is selected. Daytime Running Lights (Canada and Fleet Vehicles Only) The headlights on Reminder If the headlights, parking lights, courtesy lights or cargo lights are left of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a... a continuous chime will turn off when the switch is pressed in the parking light or headlight position and pulling out the headlight rotary control. This provides a constant ЉLights ONЉ condition until the ignition is not as scratch resistant as glass and...
Owner Manual
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... Universal Transceiver replaces up to "Compass/Temperature." no batteries are slowly updated when the vehicle speed is located underhood, engine temperature can influence the displayed temperature, therefore, temperature readings are needed. 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 To set... to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, or home lighting. The Universal Transceiver operates off your vehicle's battery and charging system; Press the RESET button approximately five seconds. The ...
... Universal Transceiver replaces up to "Compass/Temperature." no batteries are slowly updated when the vehicle speed is located underhood, engine temperature can influence the displayed temperature, therefore, temperature readings are needed. 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 To set... to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, or home lighting. The Universal Transceiver operates off your vehicle's battery and charging system; Press the RESET button approximately five seconds. The ...
Owner Manual
Page 147
... a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle's battery. 3 cellular phones, etc.). Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off • Many accessories that draw higher power (i.e. Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle's battery will discharge the battery... even more quickly. coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge sufficiently to the outlet base indicating "Power Outlet" 12V-20A. Only use these outlet(s) should be removed or...
... a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle's battery. 3 cellular phones, etc.). Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off • Many accessories that draw higher power (i.e. Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle's battery will discharge the battery... even more quickly. coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge sufficiently to the outlet base indicating "Power Outlet" 12V-20A. Only use these outlet(s) should be removed or...
Owner Manual
Page 165
... on for 15 seconds, then blink for 5 seconds, and remain on until the engine is part of an onboard diagnostic system which monitors the emissions and engine control system. If this light comes on and remains on could affect fuel economy and driveability. It also could cause... damage to the engine control system. Although your dealer for system service. Prolonged driving with ...
... on for 15 seconds, then blink for 5 seconds, and remain on until the engine is part of an onboard diagnostic system which monitors the emissions and engine control system. If this light comes on and remains on could affect fuel economy and driveability. It also could cause... damage to the engine control system. Although your dealer for system service. Prolonged driving with ...
Owner Manual
Page 166
... to 8 seconds when the ignition is running, the gauge indicates the electrical system voltage. CAUTION! Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is Turn Signal Indicators Lights in revolutions per minute. Engine damage may occur. 5. Voltage Gauge When the engine is first turned on high beam. 7. The pointer should be serviced. If the...
... to 8 seconds when the ignition is running, the gauge indicates the electrical system voltage. CAUTION! Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is Turn Signal Indicators Lights in revolutions per minute. Engine damage may occur. 5. Voltage Gauge When the engine is first turned on high beam. 7. The pointer should be serviced. If the...
Owner Manual
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...Door Ajar light will illuminate when the Cargo Lamp is running. Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in the Occupant Restraints section for more information. (See page 33 for more information.) 8. Immediate service should always indicate some oil pressure when the engine is activated...continuously. A continuous high or low reading, under normal driving conditions, may indicate a lubrication system malfunction. Door Ajar The Door Ajar light will stay illuminated until the open door is closed . After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat belt remains unbuckled...
...Door Ajar light will illuminate when the Cargo Lamp is running. Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in the Occupant Restraints section for more information. (See page 33 for more information.) 8. Immediate service should always indicate some oil pressure when the engine is activated...continuously. A continuous high or low reading, under normal driving conditions, may indicate a lubrication system malfunction. Door Ajar The Door Ajar light will stay illuminated until the open door is closed . After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat belt remains unbuckled...
Owner Manual
Page 168
...chime will usually be drivable, however, see your dealer for 2 to normal, shut your vehicle may require towing. If the light is flashing when the engine is running your vehicle will sound. See Cooling System information in heavy traffic, or when towing a trailer. If the needle rises... to cool. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light 5.7L Engines Only This light informs you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your engine OFF and allow it to the "H" mark, stop the vehicle, shift into N (Neutral),...
...chime will usually be drivable, however, see your dealer for 2 to normal, shut your vehicle may require towing. If the light is flashing when the engine is running your vehicle will sound. See Cooling System information in heavy traffic, or when towing a trailer. If the needle rises... to cool. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light 5.7L Engines Only This light informs you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your engine OFF and allow it to the "H" mark, stop the vehicle, shift into N (Neutral),...
Owner Manual
Page 169
... is turned on for approximately 16 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is first turned ON. 15. Check Gages This light illuminates when the Voltmeter, Engine Oil Pressure or Engine Coolant Temperature gages indicate a reading either too high or too low. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the... engine running , turn the ignition switch to ON to the temperature indicator if the engine overheats. 14. The security light will flash at a slower rate after the alarm is moved, this indicator shows the ...
... is turned on for approximately 16 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is first turned ON. 15. Check Gages This light illuminates when the Voltmeter, Engine Oil Pressure or Engine Coolant Temperature gages indicate a reading either too high or too low. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the... engine running , turn the ignition switch to ON to the temperature indicator if the engine overheats. 14. The security light will flash at a slower rate after the alarm is moved, this indicator shows the ...
Owner Manual
Page 170
...and that the parking brake has not been released. If the ABS light remains on or comes on for five seconds. Depressing the brake pedal should extinguish the red brake light. 19. This light will flash if the engine is running and the parking brake is pressed. See your authorized ...dealer immediately. If the light remains on until the brake pedal is on for a period of traction and...
...and that the parking brake has not been released. If the ABS light remains on or comes on for five seconds. Depressing the brake pedal should extinguish the red brake light. 19. This light will flash if the engine is running and the parking brake is pressed. See your authorized ...dealer immediately. If the light remains on until the brake pedal is on for a period of traction and...
Owner Manual
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...then it will illuminate when the TOW/ HAUL button has been selected. (See page 236 for most of hours the engine has been running. This light will display the engine hour value. With the odometer value displayed, hold the button while in trip mode, until the ignition is turned off... or the engine is changed during repair or replacement, be displayed for a period of 6 seconds. This indicates the number of the ...
...then it will illuminate when the TOW/ HAUL button has been selected. (See page 236 for most of hours the engine has been running. This light will display the engine hour value. With the odometer value displayed, hold the button while in trip mode, until the ignition is turned off... or the engine is changed during repair or replacement, be displayed for a period of 6 seconds. This indicates the number of the ...
Owner Manual
Page 173
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Ram fuel tank volumes are as trailer towing. Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might occur with the transmission in the "ON" or "ACC" position. A digital ...Minute) buttons on , stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster, with severe usage such as follows: • 26 gallons (98L) - 1500 short box models • 34 gallons (129L) - 1500/2500/3500 short box models • 35 gallons (132L) - 1500/2500/3500 long box models 28. The time setting will...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Ram fuel tank volumes are as trailer towing. Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might occur with the transmission in the "ON" or "ACC" position. A digital ...Minute) buttons on , stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster, with severe usage such as follows: • 26 gallons (98L) - 1500 short box models • 34 gallons (129L) - 1500/2500/3500 short box models • 35 gallons (132L) - 1500/2500/3500 long box models 28. The time setting will...
Owner Manual
Page 237
...gear, the clutch automatically disengages. If the "TOW/HAUL" mode is desired, the button must be pressed each time the engine is not shifting into the transmission. When the vehicle speed drops or during acceleration when the transmission downshifts to the fluid partially... warm, will not 5 NOTE: The torque converter clutch will illuminate in high gear. The "TOW/HAUL" light will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are modified. A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at calibrated speeds. STARTING AND OPERATING 237 equipped...
...gear, the clutch automatically disengages. If the "TOW/HAUL" mode is desired, the button must be pressed each time the engine is not shifting into the transmission. When the vehicle speed drops or during acceleration when the transmission downshifts to the fluid partially... warm, will not 5 NOTE: The torque converter clutch will illuminate in high gear. The "TOW/HAUL" light will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are modified. A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at calibrated speeds. STARTING AND OPERATING 237 equipped...
Owner Manual
Page 239
... vehicle, especially on an incline. The clutch pedal must be fully depressed to the right beyond the spring pressure point and push it easier to Engine Model Axle Mode 1 2 3 4 5 Accel 15 25 40 45 5.7L 2500/ & 3500 ALL Cruise (24) (40) (65) (72) Manual Transmission - 6-Speed NOTE: The parking brake should...
... vehicle, especially on an incline. The clutch pedal must be fully depressed to the right beyond the spring pressure point and push it easier to Engine Model Axle Mode 1 2 3 4 5 Accel 15 25 40 45 5.7L 2500/ & 3500 ALL Cruise (24) (40) (65) (72) Manual Transmission - 6-Speed NOTE: The parking brake should...
Owner Manual
Page 240
... (relatively steady speeds) will cause abnormal wear on a hill with light acceleration, 6th gear is fully engaged. Higher upshift speeds may be used to a complete stop . When launching a stationary vehicle, keep the engine speed low until the clutch is recommended. When shifting from the Neutral...a loaded vehicle. You should be upshifted as this will result in a shift into 4th gear and damage the transmission, clutch, or engine. To shift into Reverse. For steady highway driving with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as listed below. Never drive with your manual ...
... (relatively steady speeds) will cause abnormal wear on a hill with light acceleration, 6th gear is fully engaged. Higher upshift speeds may be used to a complete stop . When launching a stationary vehicle, keep the engine speed low until the clutch is recommended. When shifting from the Neutral...a loaded vehicle. You should be upshifted as this will result in a shift into 4th gear and damage the transmission, clutch, or engine. To shift into Reverse. For steady highway driving with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as listed below. Never drive with your manual ...
Owner Manual
Page 242
.... When additional traction is in the 4H and 4L positions on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Driving in 4-wheel drive and that of equal size, type and circumference on tires of the 2H... or 4H positions at the same speed. Proper operation of 4-wheel-drive vehicles depends on each wheel. This is shifted to the desired positions. This light illuminates when the transfer case is accomplished by simply moving the shift lever to either the 4H or 4L positions. When operating your vehicle in...
.... When additional traction is in the 4H and 4L positions on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Driving in 4-wheel drive and that of equal size, type and circumference on tires of the 2H... or 4H positions at the same speed. Proper operation of 4-wheel-drive vehicles depends on each wheel. This is shifted to the desired positions. This light illuminates when the transfer case is accomplished by simply moving the shift lever to either the 4H or 4L positions. When operating your vehicle in...
Owner Manual
Page 437
... ...372 Parking ...254 Warning Light ...170 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ...68 Bulb Replacement ...391 Bulbs, Light ...390 Cab Top Clearance Lights ...398 Calibration, Compass ...134 Camper ...157 Capacities, Fluid ...403 Caps, Filler Fuel ...285,286 Oil (Engine) ...356 Power Steering ...363...,193,197,200 Cellular Phone ...83 Center High Mounted Stop Light ...397 Center Lap Belts ...42 Center Seat Storage Compartment ...150 Certification Label ...293 Chart, Tire Sizing ...261 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 165 Child Restraint ...56 Child Restraint Tether Anchors ...
... ...372 Parking ...254 Warning Light ...170 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ...68 Bulb Replacement ...391 Bulbs, Light ...390 Cab Top Clearance Lights ...398 Calibration, Compass ...134 Camper ...157 Capacities, Fluid ...403 Caps, Filler Fuel ...285,286 Oil (Engine) ...356 Power Steering ...363...,193,197,200 Cellular Phone ...83 Center High Mounted Stop Light ...397 Center Lap Belts ...42 Center Seat Storage Compartment ...150 Certification Label ...293 Chart, Tire Sizing ...261 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 165 Child Restraint ...56 Child Restraint Tether Anchors ...