RAM 3500 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 22

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Jack Warning Label

Lug Wrench Adapter Shown In Jack And Tools Assembly

1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from

storage.

2. Using the lug wrench, loosen, but do not

remove, the wheel nuts by turning them

counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is

still on the ground. Changing a dually tire

requires the lug wrench adapter.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with hub caps/wheel

covers they must be removed before raising the

vehicle off the ground

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Lug Wrench Adapter

Lug Wrench Adapter And Wrench



Only use the jack in the positions indicated

and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.



If working on or near a roadway, be extremely

careful of motor traffic.



To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are

securely stowed, spares must be stowed with

the valve stem facing the ground.

WARNING!

CAUTION!

Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on

locations other than those indicated in the

Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.

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3. Placement of the jack is critical:

Jack / Extensions Placement

Front Jacking Location
When changing the front wheel, assemble the

jack driver to the jack and connect the jack

driver to the extension tubes. Place the jack

under the axle as close to the tire as possible

with the drive tubes extending to the front.

Connect the extension tubes and lug wrench.

Front Lifting Point

Front Jacking Location

Rear Jacking Location
When changing a rear wheel, assemble the

jack driver to the jack and connect the jack

driver to the extension tubes. Place the jack

under the axle between the spring and the

shock absorber with the extension tubes ex

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tending to the rear.

Rear Lifting Point

Rear Jacking Location

Connect the extension tubes and lug wrench.

CAUTION!

Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure

that the jack will not damage surrounding truck

parts and adjust the jack position as required.

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NOTE:

If the bottle jack will not lower by turning the dial

(thumbwheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use

the jack driver in order to lower the jack.
4. By rotating the lug wrench clockwise, raise the

vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface.

5. Remove the lug nuts and pull the wheel off. On

Single Rear Wheel (SRW) trucks, install the

spare wheel and lug nuts with the cone shaped

end of the wheel nuts toward the wheel. On

3500 Dual Rear Wheel models (DRW) trucks,

if the outer tire is being replaced then leave

the inner wheel on the vehicle. If the inner

wheel is being replaced remove the outer

wheel and replace the inner wheel. The wheel

nuts are a two-piece assembly with a flat face.

Lightly tighten the lug nuts. To avoid the risk of

forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully

tighten the lug nuts until the vehicle has been

lowered.

Rear Inner Wheel Proper Placement

(Dual Rear Wheel Equipped)

Dual Rear Wheel Jack Placement

6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on

the lug wrench while at the end of the handle

for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in

a star pattern until each nut has been

tightened twice

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page 432. If in doubt about

the correct tightness, have them checked with

a torque wrench by an authorized dealer or

service station.

7. Install the wheel center cap and remove the

wheel blocks. Do not install chrome or

aluminum wheel center caps on the spare

wheel. This may result in cap damage.

8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. Stow

the replaced tire, jack, and tools as previously

described.

NOTE:

The bottle jack will not lower by turning the dial

(thumbwheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use

the jack driver in order to lower the jack.
9. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.

NOTE:

Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do not

substitute with chrome plated lug nuts.

WARNING!

Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can

make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the

jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle

only enough to remove the tire.

WARNING!

A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision

or hard stop, could endanger the occupants of

the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the

spare tire in the places provided.

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1. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give

clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the

cable and position it properly across the

wheel opening.

2. Position the wheel behind the rear fascia/

bumper facing outward. Push the end of the

winch’s cable, spring and steel sleeve through

the back of the road wheel. Making sure the

valve stem is facing the ground when the

wheel is stowed.

Reinstalling The Retainer

3. Lay the wheel flat after the retainer is installed.

4. Attach the lug wrench to the extension tubes

with the curved angle facing away from the

vehicle. Insert the extensions through the

access hole between the lower tailgate and

the top of the fascia/bumper and into the

winch mechanism tube.

Lug Wrench And Extension Tubes Assembled And In

Position

5. Rotate the lug wrench handle clockwise until

the wheel is drawn into place against the

underside of the vehicle. Continue to rotate

until you feel the winch mechanism slip, or

click three or four times. It cannot be

overtightened. Push against the tire several

times to ensure it is firmly in place.

NOTE:

Have the flat tire repaired or replaced immediately.

CAUTION!

The winch mechanism is designed for use with

the jack extension tube only. Use of an air

wrench or other power tools is not

recommended and can damage the winch.

WARNING!

A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision

or hard stop could endanger the occupants of

the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the

spare tire in the places provided. Have the

deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced

immediately.

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1. Tighten the jack all the way down by turning

the jack turn-screw counterclockwise until the

jack is snug.

2. Position the jack and tools into bracket

assembly. Make sure the lug wrench is under

the jack near the jack turn-screw. Snap tools

into bracket assembly clips. Install the jack

into bracket assembly and turn the jack

turn-screw clockwise until jack is snug into

bracket assembly.

Jack And Tools Bracket Assembly

3. Place the jack and tool bracket assembly in the

storage position holding the jack by the jack

turn-screw, slip the jack and tools under the

seat so that the bottom slot engages into the

fastener on the floor.

Jack Hold Down Fastener

NOTE:

Ensure that the jack and tool bracket assembly

slides into the front hold down location.
4. Turn the wing bolt clockwise to secure to the

floor pan. Reinstall the plastic cover.

Wing Bolt/Jack And Tools

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The hub caps must be removed before raising the

vehicle off the ground.

For 2500/3500 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) models,

use the flat end of the lug wrench to hook and pull

off the hub cap. Find the opening in the hub cap,

insert the lug wrench, and pull off the cap. If you

need to pry against the wheel, protect the wheel

surface.

CAUTION!

Use extreme caution when removing the front

and rear wheel covers. Damage can occur to the

center cap and/or the wheel if screwdriver type

tools are used. A pulling motion, not a pry off

motion, is recommended to remove the caps.

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Lug Wrench Insertion Location — Hub Cap

On 3500 models with Dual Rear Wheels (DRW),

you must first remove the hub caps—use the

procedure noted for the single rear wheel. For the

wheel covers (wheel skins), insert the flat end of

the lug wrench between the outer edge of the

wheel cover and the wheel. Pry against the wheel

to remove the wheel cover. Repeat this procedure

around the wheel until the cover pops off.

Lug Wrench Insertion Location — Wheel Cover

Replace the wheel covers using a rubber mallet to

ease the installation. Align the wheel cover vent

holes to the wheel vent holes. Tap on the wheel

cover as needed to firmly seat it evenly around the

wheel.

JUMP STARTING

If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be

jump started using a set of jumper cables and a

battery in another vehicle, or by using a portable

battery booster pack. Jump starting can be

dangerous if done improperly, so please follow the

procedures in this section carefully.

NOTE:

When using a portable battery booster pack, follow

the manufacturer's operating instructions and

precautions.

CAUTION!



Use a pulling motion to remove the hub cap.

Do not use a twisting motion when removing

the hub cap, damage to the hub cap; finish

may occur.



The rear hub caps on the dual rear wheel has

two pull off notches. Make sure that the hook

of the jack handle driver is located squarely in

the cap notch before attempting to pull off.

WARNING!

Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is

frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause

personal injury.

CAUTION!

Do not use a portable battery booster pack or

any other booster source with a system voltage

greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery,

starter motor, alternator or electrical system may

occur.

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The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of

the engine compartment, behind the driver side

headlight assembly.
If you have a diesel engine, you may have two

batteries, jump start off the driver side battery.

Battery Location

The positive battery post may be covered with a

protective cap if equipped. Lift up on the cap to

gain access to the positive battery post. Do not

jump off fuses. Only jump directly off positive post

which has a positive (+) symbol on or around the

post.
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic

transmission into PARK and turn the ignition

OFF.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical

accessories.

3. If using another vehicle to jump start the

battery, park the vehicle within the jumper

cables reach apply the parking brake, make

sure the ignition is OFF.

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ROCEDURE

Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper

cable to the positive (+) post of the discharged

vehicle.

NOTE:

Do not jump off fuses. Only jump directly off

positive post.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)

jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the

booster battery.

3. Connect the negative (-) end of the jumper

cable to the negative (-) post of the booster

battery.

WARNING!



Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan

whenever the hood is raised. It can start

anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be

injured by moving fan blades.



Remove any metal jewelry such as rings,

watch bands and bracelets that could make

an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be

seriously injured.



Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn

your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas

which is flammable and explosive. Keep open

flames or sparks away from the battery.

WARNING!

Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this

could establish a ground connection and

personal injury could result.

WARNING!

Failure to follow this jump starting procedure

could result in personal injury or property

damage due to battery explosion.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these procedures could result in

damage to the charging system of the booster

vehicle or the discharged vehicle.

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4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)

jumper cable to a good engine ground. A

“ground” is an exposed metallic/unpainted

part of the engine, frame or chassis, such as

an accessory bracket or large bolt. The ground

must be away from the battery and the fuel

injection system.

Jump Starting Label

5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the

booster battery, let the engine idle a few

minutes, and then start the engine in the

vehicle with the discharged battery.

6. Once the engine is started, follow the discon

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nection procedure below.

Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper

cable from the engine ground of the vehicle

with the discharged battery.

2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)

jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the

booster battery.

3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper

cable from the positive (+) post of the booster

battery.

4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)

jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the

vehicle with the discharged battery.

If frequent jump starting is required to start your

vehicle you should have the battery and charging

system inspected at an authorized dealer.

GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE

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If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector

cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can

use the following procedure to temporarily move

the gear selector:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake

pedal.

WARNING!

Do not connect the jumper cable to the

negative (-) post of the discharged battery. The

resulting electrical spark could cause the battery

to explode and could result in personal injury.

CAUTION!

Do not connect jumper cable to any of the fuses

on the positive battery terminal. The resulting

electrical current will blow the fuse.

CAUTION!

Accessories plugged into the vehicle power

outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,

even when not in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.).

Eventually, if plugged in long enough without

engine operation, the vehicle’s battery will

discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life

and/or prevent the engine from starting.

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5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the

access port (ringed circle) on the bottom of the

steering column, and push and hold the

override release lever up.

Gear Selector Override Access Port Location

Gear Selector Override Access Port

Engaging The Access Port

6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL

position.

7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.

MANUAL PARK RELEASE

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To push or tow the vehicle in cases where the

transmission will not shift out of PARK (such as a

depleted battery), a Manual Park Release is

available.

WARNING!

Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the

parking brake before activating the Manual Park

Release. In addition, you should be seated in the

driver’s seat with your foot firmly on the brake

pedal when activating the Manual Park Release.

Activating the Manual Park Release will allow

your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the

parking brake, or by proper connection to a tow

vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on

an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious

injury or death for those in or around the vehicle.

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Follow the below steps to activate the Manual Park

Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool,

remove the Manual Park Release access

cover, which is just above the parking brake

release handle, below and to the left of the

steering column.

Manual Park Release Access Cover

3. Using the screwdriver or similar tool, push the

Manual Park Release lever locking tab (just

below the middle of the lever) to the right.

4. While holding the locking tab in the

disengaged position, pull the tether strap to

rotate the lever rearward, until it locks in place

pointing towards the driver's seat. Release the

locking tab and verify that the Manual Park

Release lever is locked in the released

position.

Manual Park Release Tether

5. The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be

towed. Release the parking brake only when

the vehicle is securely connected to a tow

vehicle.

To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Push the locking tab to the right, to unlock the

lever.

2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward

to its original position, until the locking tab

snaps into place to secure the lever.

3. Pull gently on the tether strap to confirm that

the lever is locked in its stowed position.

Manual Park Release Tether In Stowed Position

4. Re-install the access cover.

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

If the vehicle is overheating, it will need to be

serviced by an authorized dealer.
In any of the following situations, you can reduce

the potential for overheating by taking the

appropriate action.



On the highways — slow down.



In city traffic — while stopped, place the trans

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mission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the

engine idle speed while preventing vehicle

motion with the brakes.

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NOTE:

There are steps that you can take to slow down an

impending overheat condition:



If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The

A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling

system and turning the A/C off can help remove

this heat.



You can also turn the temperature control to

maximum heat, the mode control to floor and

the blower control to high. This allows the heater

core to act as a supplement to the radiator and

aids in removing heat from the engine cooling

system.

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or

snow, it can often be moved using a rocking

motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to

clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift

back and forth between DRIVE (D) and REVERSE

(R), while gently pressing the accelerator. Use the

least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that

will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning

the wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:



For trucks equipped with an 8–speed transmis

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sion, shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can

only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph

(8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission

remains in NEUTRAL (N) for more than two

seconds, you must press the brake pedal to

engage DRIVE or REVERSE.



Push the ESC OFF button to place the Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) system in “Partial OFF”

mode, before rocking the vehicle

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Once the vehicle has been freed, push the ESC

OFF button again to restore “ESC On” mode.

WARNING!

You or others can be badly burned by hot engine

coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.

If you see or hear steam coming from under the

hood, do not open the hood until the radiator

has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling

system pressure cap when the radiator or

coolant bottle is hot.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot cooling system could damage

your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads

HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the

vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until

the pointer drops back into the normal range. If

the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear

continuous chimes, turn the engine off

immediately and call for service.

WARNING!

Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces

generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause

damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A

tire could explode and injure someone. Do not

spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph

(48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds

continuously without stopping when you are

stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning

wheel, no matter what the speed.

CAUTION!



Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may

lead to transmission overheating and failure.

Allow the engine to idle with the transmission

in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every

five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize

overheating and reduce the risk of transmis

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sion failure during prolonged efforts to free a

stuck vehicle.

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

This section describes procedures for towing a

disabled vehicle using a commercial towing

service.
If the transmission and drivetrain are operable,

disabled vehicles may also be towed as described

on

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page 225.

NOTE:

Vehicles equipped with the Air Suspension System

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page 157 must be placed in Transport mode,

before tying them down (from the body) on a trailer

or flatbed truck. If the vehicle cannot be placed in

Transport mode (for example, engine will not run),

tie-downs must be fastened to the axles (not to the

body). Failure to follow these instructions may

cause fault codes to be set and/or cause loss of

proper tie-down tension.

Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following

equipment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle,

not to fascia/bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed.



When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting

between DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the

wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or

drivetrain damage may result.



Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too

fast may lead to transmission overheating and

failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin

the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in

gear (no transmission shifting occurring).

CAUTION!

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF The Ground

2WD Models

4WD Models

Flat Tow

NONE

If transmission is operable:

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Transmission in NEUTRAL

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30 mph (48 km/h) max speed



15 miles (24 km) max distance

(6–speed transmission)

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30 miles (48 km) max distance

(8–speed transmission)

Detailed instructions

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Automatic Transmission in PARK

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Transfer Case in NEUTRAL (N)

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Tow in forward direction

Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow

Front

NOT ALLOWED

Rear

OK

NOT ALLOWED

Flatbed

ALL

BEST METHOD

BEST METHOD

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If you must use the accessories (wipers,

defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition

must be in the ON/RUN mode, not the ACC mode.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle's battery

is discharged, find Instructions on shifting the

transmission out of PARK

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FCA US LLC recommends towing your vehicle with

all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the

transmission is operable, the vehicle may be towed

(with rear wheels on the ground) under the

following conditions:



The transmission must be in NEUTRAL (N).

Instructions on shifting the transmission to

NEUTRAL (N) when the engine is off

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The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph

(48 km/h).

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The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles

(48 km) for 8–speed transmission.

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The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles

(24 km) for 6–speed transmission.

If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle

must be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or

farther than 30 miles (48 km), tow with the rear

wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods to

tow the vehicle on a flatbed are as follows:



The front wheels raised and the rear wheels on

a towing dolly



Using a suitable steering wheel stabilizer to hold

the front wheels in the straight position with the

rear wheels raised when and the front wheels

ON the ground.

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FCA US LLC recommends towing with all wheels

OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow

the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle

raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly.

CAUTION!



Do not use sling type equipment when towing.

Vehicle damage may occur.



When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck,

do not attach to front or rear suspension

components. Damage to your vehicle may

result from improper towing.

CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above

requirements can cause severe transmission

damage. Damage from improper towing is not

covered under the New Vehicle Limited

Warranty.

CAUTION!



Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if

the remaining wheels are on the ground).

Internal damage to the transmission or

transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel

lift is used when towing.



Towing this vehicle in violation of the above

requirements can cause severe transmission

and/or transfer case damage. Damage from

improper towing is not covered under the New

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow

hooks.
NOTE:

For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use

both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of

damage to the vehicle.

Front Tow Hooks

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM

(EARS)

This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced

Accident Response System.
This feature is a communication network that

takes effect in the event of an impact

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EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an event data

recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to

record data that will assist in understanding how a

vehicle’s systems performed under certain crash

or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag

deployment or hitting a road obstacle

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WARNING!



Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle.

Chains may break, causing serious injury or

death.



Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow

hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged,

causing serious injury.

CAUTION!

Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue

a vehicle stranded off-road. Do not use tow

hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing.

You could damage your vehicle.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change

indicator system. This system will alert you when it

is time to change your engine oil by displaying the

words “Oil Change Due” in your instrument cluster

display. The engine oil change indicator system is

duty cycle based, which means the engine oil

change interval may fluctuate depending on your

personal driving style. Failure to change the engine

oil per the maintenance schedule can result in

internal engine damage.
An authorized dealer will reset the oil change

indicator message after completing the scheduled

oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed

by someone other than an authorized dealer, the

message can be reset by referring to the steps

described under instrument cluster display

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For Gasoline Engines, under no circumstances

should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles

(13,000 km), 12 months or 350 hours of engine

run time, whichever comes first. The 350 hours of

engine run or idle time is generally only a concern

for fleet customers.
For Diesel Engines, under no circumstances

should oil change intervals exceed 15,000 miles

(24,000 km) or 12 months, whichever comes first

or sooner if prompted by the oil change indicator

system.
NOTE:



It is recommended that every 3,000 miles

(4,800 km), check the engine oil level at least

30 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut

off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on

level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil

level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or

below the ADD or MIN mark.



Severe service (high ambient temperature,

short trips, heavy loading, trailer towing,

off-road, or law enforcement use) may reduce

oil change intervals.

For Diesel Engines configured with optional B20

capability are operated with greater than 5% levels

of biodiesel, the oil change interval must not

exceed 12,500 miles (20,000 km) or 400 hours,

whichever comes first under any circumstances.

See the Fuel Requirements section for more

information regarding operation with biodiesel

blend (B6-B20) fuel meeting ASTM specification

D-7467.
Perform Service Indicator — Diesel Engine
Your vehicle will require emissions maintenance at

a set interval. To help remind you when this

maintenance is due, the instrument cluster will

display “Perform Service”. When the “Perform

Service” message is displayed on the instrument

cluster it is necessary to have the emissions

maintenance performed. Emissions maintenance

may include replacing the Closed Crankcase

Ventilation (CCV) filter element. The procedure for

clearing and resetting the “Perform Service”

indicator message is located in the appropriate

Service Information.

CAUTION!

Failure to perform the required maintenance

items may result in damage to the vehicle.

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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:



Check engine oil level.



Check windshield washer fluid level.



Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir,

brake master cylinder and power steering and

fill as needed.



Check function of all interior and exterior lights.

At Each Oil Change



Change the engine oil and filter.



Inspect the exhaust system.



Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear

or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irreg

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ular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indi

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cator system turns on.



Inspect the batteries, and clean and tighten the

terminals as required.



Inspect the CV/Universal joints.



Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses

and parking brake.



Inspect engine cooling system protection and

hoses.



Inspect front end, and lubricate — If equipped

with serviceable fittings.



Inspect engine air cleaner filter if using in dusty

or off-road conditions. If required, replace

engine air cleaner filter.



Inspect and replace the Evaporative System

Fresh Air Filter as necessary, replacement may

be more frequent if vehicle is operated in

extreme dusty conditions.

Inspection and service should also be performed

anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected.

Retain all receipts.
NOTE:

Using white lithium grease, lubricate the door

hinge pivot joints twice a year to prevent

premature wear.

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