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6. Clip both stowage straps to prevent the

Tonneau Cover panels from unfolding.

Stowage Strap

7. Once in the Tri-Folded Position, pull both front

clamp handles down to the Released Position.

Released Position

8. From the Released Position, send the clamps

to the Stowed Position by pushing from the

yellow bumper upward. Listen for a “clicking”

sound to confirm the clamp has been properly

stowed.

Stowed Position

9. Utilizing two people, remove the Tonneau

Cover.

NOTE:

Be sure the Tonneau Cover has been folded

completely, and the stowage straps are engaged,

before removing the cover from the vehicle.

CAUTION!

The folded Tonneau Cover must be latched by

both front latches and both front stowage straps

or damage to the Tonneau Cover or vehicle may

occur.

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NSTALLATION

To install the Tonneau Cover follow the following

steps:
1. Position the folded Tonneau Cover on the

truck bed and push the cover forward against

the front of the truck bed. The Tonneau Cover

centers itself when placed on the vehicle.

NOTE:

Make sure to always push the Tonneau Cover all

the way forward on the truck bed. Failure to do so

might prevent proper clamp engagement, or

interfere with the electronic tailgate release

function (if equipped).

Location Of Front Latches

2. Pull down on the first set of clamp handles to

release the clamps from the Stowed Position.

Stowed Position

3. Push clamp wires up and under the flange of

the box (or flange of the RamBox rail, if

equipped) to the Semi-Clamped Position.

Semi Clamped Position

4. Push clamp handles upward to the clamped

position to properly engage the clamps.

Clamped Position

NOTE:

Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not

improperly attached to the truck bed flange.

Improper Clamp Position

5. Disengage the stowage straps.

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6. Unfold the center and rear panels to the

Intermediate Position.

Intermediate Position (Vehicle Cannot Be Driven)

NOTE:

When folding the center and rear panels, the

sections MUST be held together to avoid damage

to the cover material.

Incorrect Folding — Will Cause Damage

Correct Folding — Hold Panels Together

7. Completely unfold the Tonneau Cover.

Fully Unfolded Position

8. Pull the rear clamp handles down into the

Released Position.

Stowed Position

9. Push clamp wires up and under the flange of

box (or flange of RamBox rail, if equipped) to

the Semi Clamped Position.

Semi Clamped Position

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10. Push clamp handles upward to the clamped

position to properly engage the clamps.

Clamped Position

Improper Clamp Position

NOTE:

Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not partially

clamped to the truck bed flange.

The Tonneau Cover clamps can be locked when in

the clamped position by placing a lock through the

locking hole.

Locking Hole

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LEANING

For proper cleaning of the Tonneau Cover, use

Mopar® Whitewall & Vinyl Top Cleaner and

Mopar® Leather & Vinyl Conditioner/Protectant.

CAUTION!

It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure the

Tonneau Cover is properly installed on the

vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure can

result in detachment of the Tonneau Cover from

the vehicle and/or damage to the vehicle/

Tonneau Cover.

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BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GAS ENGINE

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B

ASE

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IDLINE

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D

ESCRIPTIONS

— G

AS

E

NGINE

1. Tachometer



Indicates the engine speed in revolutions

per minute (RPM x 1000).

2. Voltmeter



When the vehicle is in the RUN state, the

gauge indicates the electrical system

voltage. The pointer should stay within the

normal range if the battery is charged. If the

pointer moves to either extreme left or right

and remains there during normal driving,

the electrical system should be serviced.

3. Instrument Cluster Display



When the appropriate conditions exist, this

display shows the instrument cluster

display messages

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

The display always shows one of the main

menu item after ignition is placed on.

4. Oil Pressure Gauge



The pointer should always indicate the oil

pressure when the engine is running. A

continuous high or low reading under

normal driving conditions may indicate a

lubrication system malfunction. Immediate

service should be obtained from an autho

-

rized dealer.

5. Speedometer



Indicates vehicle speed.

6. Temperature Gauge



The gauge pointer shows engine coolant

temperature. The pointer positioned within

the normal range indicates that the engine

cooling system is operating satisfactorily.



The gauge pointer will likely indicate a

higher temperature when driving in hot

weather, up mountain grades, or when

towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to

exceed the upper limits of the normal oper

-

ating range.

7. Fuel Gauge



The pointer shows the level of fuel in the

fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON/RUN

position.



The fuel pump symbol points to the

side of the vehicle where the fuel

door is located.

WARNING!

A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or

others could be badly burned by steam or boiling

coolant. It is recommended to call an authorized

dealer for service if your vehicle overheats

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CAUTION!

Driving with a hot engine cooling system could

damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge

reads “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 the “H”, turn the engine

off immediately and call an authorized dealer for

service.

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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GAS ENGINE

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P

REMIUM

I

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C

LUSTER

D

ESCRIPTIONS

— G

AS

E

NGINE

1. Tachometer



Indicates the engine speed in revolutions

per minute (RPM x 1000).

2. Instrument Cluster Display



When the appropriate conditions exist, this

display shows the instrument cluster

display messages

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page 103.



The display always shows one of the main

menu item after ignition is placed on.

3. Speedometer



Indicates vehicle speed.

4. Temperature Gauge



The gauge pointer shows engine coolant

temperature. The pointer positioned within

the normal range indicates that the engine

cooling system is operating satisfactorily.



The gauge pointer will likely indicate a

higher temperature when driving in hot

weather, up mountain grades, or when

towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to

exceed the upper limits of the normal oper

-

ating range.

5. Fuel Gauge



The pointer shows the level of fuel in the

fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON/RUN

position.



The fuel pump symbol points to the

side of the vehicle where the fuel

door is located.

WARNING!

A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or

others could be badly burned by steam or boiling

coolant. It is recommended to call an authorized

dealer for service if your vehicle overheats

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page 389.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot engine cooling system could

damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge

reads “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 the “H”, turn the engine

off immediately and call an authorized dealer for

service.

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BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — DIESEL ENGINE

B

ASE

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C

LUSTER

D

ESCRIPTIONS

— D

IESEL

E

NGINE

1. Tachometer



Indicates the engine speed in revolutions

per minute (RPM x 1000).

2. Engine Coolant Temperature



This gauge shows the engine coolant

temperature. The gauge pointer will likely

show higher temperatures when driving in

hot weather, up mountain grades, or in

heavy stop and go traffic. If the red Warning

Light turns on while driving, safely bring the

vehicle to a stop, and turn off the engine.

DO NOT operate the vehicle until the cause

is corrected.

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3. Instrument Cluster Display



When the appropriate conditions exist, this

display shows the instrument cluster

display messages

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page 103.



The display always shows one of the main

menu item after ignition is placed on.

4. Oil Pressure Gauge



The pointer should always indicate some oil

pressure when the engine is running. A

continuous high or low reading under

normal driving conditions may indicate a

lubrication system malfunction. Immediate

service should be obtained from an autho

-

rized dealer.

5. Speedometer



Indicates vehicle speed.

6. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge



The DEF Gauge displays the actual level of

Diesel Exhaust Fluid in the DEF tank. DEF is

required to maintain normal vehicle opera

-

tion and emissions compliance. If some

-

thing is wrong with the gauge, a DEF

Warning Message or Malfunction Indicator

Light (MIL) will be displayed. More informa

-

tion is available in the instrument cluster

display section under the heading of DEF

Warning Messages.

NOTE:



The gauge may take up to five seconds to

update after adding a gallon or more of DEF

to the DEF tank. If you have a fault related

to the DEF system, the gauge may not

update to the new level. See an authorized

dealer for service.



The DEF gauge may also not immediately

update after a refill if the temperature of the

DEF fluid is below 39°F (4°C). The DEF tank

heater will warm up the DEF fluid and allow

the gauge to update after a period of run

time. Under very cold conditions, it is

possible that the gauge may not reflect the

new fill level for several drives.

7. Fuel Gauge



The pointer shows the level of fuel in the

fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the

ON/RUN position.



The fuel pump symbol points to the

side of the vehicle where the fuel

filler door is located.

WARNING!

A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or

others could be badly burned by steam or boiling

coolant. It is recommended to call an authorized

dealer for service if your vehicle overheats.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot engine cooling system could

damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge

reads greater “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 the “h”, turn the

engine off immediately and call an authorized

dealer for service.

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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — DIESEL ENGINE

P

REMIUM

I

NSTRUMENT

C

LUSTER

D

ESCRIPTIONS

— D

IESEL

E

NGINE

1. Tachometer



Indicates the engine speed in revolutions

per minute (RPM x 1000).

2. Instrument Cluster Display



When the appropriate conditions exist, this

display shows the instrument cluster

display messages

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

The display always shows one of the main

menu item after ignition is placed on.

3. Speedometer



Indicates vehicle speed.

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4. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge



The DEF Gauge displays the actual level of

Diesel Exhaust Fluid in the DEF tank. DEF is

required to maintain normal vehicle opera

-

tion and emissions compliance. If some

-

thing is wrong with the gauge, a DEF

Warning Message or Malfunction Indicator

Light (MIL) will be displayed. More informa

-

tion is available in the instrument cluster

display section under the heading of DEF

Warning Messages.

NOTE:



The DEF tank on these vehicles is designed

with a large amount of full reserve. So the

level sensor will indicate a full reading even

before the tank is completely full. To put it

another way, there’s additional storage

capacity in the tank above the Full mark

that’s not represented in the gauge. You

may not see any movement in the reading –

even after driving up to 200 miles (322 kilo

-

meters) in some cases.



The gauge may take up to five seconds to

update after adding a gallon or more of DEF

to the DEF tank. If you have a fault related

to the DEF system, the gauge may not

update to the new level. See an authorized

dealer for service.



The DEF gauge may also not immediately

update after a refill if the temperature of the

DEF fluid is below 39°F (4°C). The DEF tank

heater will warm up the DEF fluid and allow

the gauge to update after a period of run

time. Under very cold conditions, it is

possible that the gauge may not reflect the

new fill level for several drives.

5. Fuel Gauge



The pointer shows the level of fuel in the

fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the

ON/RUN position.



The fuel pump symbol points to the

side of the vehicle where the fuel

filler door is located.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY

Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument cluster

display, which offers useful information to the

driver. With the ignition in the OFF mode, opening/

closing of a door will activate the display for

viewing, and display the total miles, or kilometers,

in the odometer. Your instrument cluster display is

designed to display important information about

your vehicle’s systems and features. Using a driver

interactive display located on the instrument

panel, your instrument cluster display can show

you how systems are working and give you

warnings when they are not. The steering wheel

mounted controls allow you to scroll through the

main menus and submenus. You can access the

specific information you want and make selections

and adjustments.

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ISPLAY

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ONTROLS

The instrument cluster display features a driver

interactive display that is located in the instrument

cluster.

Instrument Cluster Display Location and Controls

1 – Instrument Cluster Display Controls
2 – Instrument Cluster Display Screen

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The system allows the driver to select information

by pushing the following instrument cluster display

control buttons located on the left side of the

steering wheel:

Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons



Up Arrow Button
Push and release the up arrow button to

scroll upward through the main menu items,

submenu screen, and vehicle settings.



Right Arrow Button
Push and release the right arrow button to

access/select the information screens or

submenu screens of a main menu item. Push
and hold the right arrow button for two

seconds to reset displayed/selected features

that can be reset.



Down Arrow Button
Push and release the down arrow button to

scroll downward through the main menu items,

submenu screen, and vehicle settings.



Left Arrow Button
Push and release the left arrow button to

access/select the information screens,

submenu screens of a main menu item, or to

return to the main menu.

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IL

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IFE

R

ESET

Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change

indicator system. The “Oil Change Required”

message will display in the instrument cluster

display after a single chime has sounded, to

indicate the next scheduled oil change interval.

The engine oil change indicator system is duty

cycle based, which means the engine oil change

interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your

personal driving style.

NOTE:

Use the steering wheel instrument cluster display

controls for the following procedure.

Oil Life Reset Procedure
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the

ENGINE START/STOP button and place the

ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start

the engine).

2. Push and release the down arrow button to

scroll downward through the main menu to

“Vehicle Info.”

3. Push and release the right arrow button to

access the ”Vehicle Info” screen, then scroll up

or down to select “Oil Life.”

4. Push and hold the right arrow button to

select “Reset”.

5. Push and release the down arrow button to

select “Yes,” then push and release the
right arrow button to reset the Oil Life to

100%.

6. Push and release the up arrow button to

exit the instrument cluster display screen.

Secondary Method Of Resetting Engine Oil Life
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the

ENGINE START/STOP button and place the

ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start

the engine).

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three

times within ten seconds.

1 – Up Arrow Button
2 – Right Arrow Button
3 – Down Arrow Button
4 – Left Arrow Button

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3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the

ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the

ignition to the OFF position.

NOTE:

If the indicator message illuminates when you start

the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not

reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.

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TEMS

Push and release the up or down arrow

button until the desired selectable menu icon is

highlighted in the instrument cluster display.

Speedometer

Push and release the up or down arrow

button until the speedometer menu item is

highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Push
and release the right arrow button to cycle the

display between mph and km/h.

Vehicle Info

Push and release the up or down arrow

button until the Vehicle Info menu item is

highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Push
and release the right arrow button to enter the

submenus items of Vehicle Info. Follow the

directional prompts to access or reset any of the

following Vehicle Info submenu items:



Tire Pressure



Coolant Temperature



Transmission Temperature — If Equipped



Oil Temperature



Oil Pressure



Exhaust Brake — If Equipped



Boost Pressure — If Equipped



Diesel Particulate Filter — If Equipped



Oil Life



Fuel Filter Life — If Equipped



Battery Voltage



Gauge Summary



Engine Hours

Driver Assist — If Equipped

The Driver Assist menu displays the status of the

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and LaneSense

systems.
Push and release the up or down arrow

button until the Driver Assist menu is displayed in

the instrument cluster display.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Feature
The instrument cluster display displays the current

ACC system settings. The information displayed

depends on ACC system status.

Push the ACC on/off button (located on the

steering wheel) until one of the following displays

in the instrument cluster display:
Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read

“Adaptive Cruise Control Off.”
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed

setting has not been selected, the display will read

“Adaptive Cruise Control Ready.”
Push the SET + or the SET- button (located on the

steering wheel) and the following will display in the

instrument cluster display:
ACC SET
When ACC is set, the set speed will display in the

instrument cluster

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The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC

activity occurs, which may include any of the

following:



Distance Setting Change



System Cancel



Driver Override



System Off



ACC Proximity Warning



ACC Unavailable Warning

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LaneSense — If Equipped
The instrument cluster display displays the current

LaneSense system settings. The information

displayed depends on LaneSense system status

and the conditions that need to be met.

Fuel Economy

Push and release the up or down arrow

button until the Fuel Economy menu item is

highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Push
and Hold the right arrow button to reset

Average Fuel Economy.



Current Fuel Economy Gauge



Average Fuel Economy Value



Range To Empty

Off Road

Push and release the up or down arrow

button until the Off Road menu icon is displayed in

the instrument cluster display. Push and release
the left or right arrow button to scroll

through the information submenus.



Drivetrain



Front Wheel Angle: displays the graphical

and numerical value of calculated average

front wheel angle from the steering wheel

orientation.



Transfer Case Lock Status: displays “Lock”

graphic only during 4WD High, 4WD High

Part Time, 4WD Low status.



Axle Lock And Sway Bar Status (If

Equipped): displays front and rear or rear

only axle locker graphic, and sway bar

connection graphic with text message

(connected or disconnected).



Pitch And Roll



Displays the pitch and roll of the vehicle in

the graphic with the angle number on the

screen.

NOTE:

When vehicle speed becomes too high to display

the pitch and roll, “- -” will display in place of the

numbers, and the graphic will be greyed out. A

message indicating the necessary speed for the

feature to become available will also display.

Trip A/Trip B

Push and release the up or down arrow

button until the Trip menu item is highlighted in the

instrument cluster display. Push and release the
right arrow button to enter the submenus of

Trip A and Trip B. The Trip A or Trip B information

will display the following:



Distance



Average Fuel Economy



Elapsed Time

Push and hold the right arrow button to reset all

information.

Trailer Tow

Push and release the up or down arrow

button until the Trailer Tow menu item is

highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Push
and release the right or left arrow button to

cycle through the following trailer tow information:



Trip (trailer specific) Distance: Push and hold

the OK button to reset the distance.



Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM):



Braking Output



Trailer Type



ITBM Gain



Trailer Light Check: Push and hold the OK

button to begin the Trailer Light Test sequence

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

Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring: The Instrument

Cluster Display will display the Trailer Tire Pres

-

sure for a connected trailer with sensors that

match the active trailer profile. When a low tire

is present, the low tire value will be displayed in

red, and the affected low tire will have a red

glow. “Trailer Tire Low“ will be displayed on the

center bottom of the Instrument Cluster Display

screen.

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Audio

Push and release the up or down arrow

button until the Audio Menu icon/title is

highlighted in the instrument cluster display. This

menu will display the audio source information,

including the Song name, Artist name, and audio

source with an accompanying graphic.
Phone Call Status
When a call is incoming, a Phone Call Status

pop-up will display on the screen. The pop-up will

remain until the phone is answered or ignored.

NOTE:

The call status will temporarily replace the

previous media source information displayed on

the screen. When the pop-up is no longer

displayed, the display will return to the last used

screen.

Messages

Push and release the up or down arrow

button until the Messages Menu item is

highlighted. This feature shows the number of

stored warning messages. Push and release the
right or left arrow button to cycle through

stored messages.

Screen Setup Menu Item

Push and release the up or down arrow

button until the Screen Setup menu item is

highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Push
and release the right arrow button to enter the

Screen Setup submenu. The Screen Setup feature

allows you to change what information is displayed

in the instrument cluster as well as the location

that information is displayed.
Current Gear



Off



On

Odometer



Unit Without Decimal



Unit With Decimal

NOTE:

Menus with (Show/Hide) can push the right

arrow button to choose whether to show or hide

this menu in the instrument cluster display.

Favorite Menu

Speedometer

Audio

(Show/Hide)

Vehicle Info

Driver Assist

(Show/Hide) —

If Equipped

Screen Setup Fuel Economy

(Show/Hide)

Trip Info

(Show/Hide)

Commercial

Settings —

If Equipped

Trailer Tow

(Show/Hide)

Messages

Vehicle

Settings —

If Equipped

Upper Left and Upper Right

None

Trip B Distance

Oil Life —

If Equipped

Outside Temp

— If Equipped

Trailer Brake —

If Equipped

Turbo Boost —

If Equipped

Range To

Empty

Coolant

Temperature —

If Equipped

Compass —

If Equipped

Current MPG

Battery

Voltage —

If Equipped

Time

Average MPG Trip A Distance Trailer Trip —

If Equipped

Favorite Menu

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