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NOTE:



Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho

-

rized by the subscriber.



Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s LTE

(voice/data) or 4G (data) and GPS antennas. You

could prevent LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) and

GPS signal reception, which can prevent your

vehicle from placing an emergency call. An oper

-

able LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) network

connection and a GPS signal is required for the

SOS Call system to function properly.



Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compli

-

ance could void the user's authority to operate

the equipment.

Automatic SOS — If Equipped
Automatic SOS is a hands-free safety service that

can immediately connect you with help in the event

that your vehicle’s airbags deploy. Please refer to

your provided radio supplement for complete

information.

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

4500/5500 M

ODELS

These vehicles do not come equipped with a jack.

NOTE:

Jacking and tire changing on 4500/5500 models

should be performed by an authorized dealer, or

knowledgeable service personnel with the appro

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priate heavy duty equipment, like a tire service

company.

WARNING!

ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to

the road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on

the steering wheel. You have full responsibility

and assume all risks related to the use of the

features and applications in this vehicle. Only

use the features and applications when it is safe

to do so. Failure to do so may result in an

accident involving serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,

never spray any cleaning solution directly onto

the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth

and wipe the mirror clean.

WARNING!



Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of

the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far

enough off the road to avoid the danger of

being hit when operating the jack or changing

the wheel.



Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.

The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on

you. You could be crushed. Never put any part

of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack.

If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take

it to a service center where it can be raised on

a lift.



Never start or run the engine while the vehicle

is on a jack.



The jack is designed to be used as a tool for

changing tires only. The jack should not be

used to lift the vehicle for service purposes.

The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level

surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.

WARNING!

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P

REPARATIONS

F

OR

J

ACKING

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid

ice or slippery areas.

2. Place the gear selector into PARK. On

four-wheel drive vehicles, shift the transfer

case to the 4WD Low position.

3. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel

diagonally opposite the jacking position. For

example, if the driver’s front wheel is being

changed, block the passenger’s rear wheel.

Wheel Blocked

NOTE:

Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when

the vehicle is being jacked.

J

ACKING

I

NSTRUCTIONS

4500 A

ND

5500 S

ERIES

WARNING!

Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of

the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far

enough off the road to avoid being hit when

operating the jack or changing the wheel.

WARNING!

Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to

help prevent personal injury or damage to your

vehicle:



Always park on a firm, level surface as far from

the edge of the roadway as possible before

raising the vehicle.



Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.



Apply the parking brake firmly and set the

transmission in PARK.



Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel

to be raised.



Never start or run the engine with the vehicle

on a jack.



Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is

on a jack.



Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a

jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle,

take it to a service center where it can be

raised on a lift.



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!

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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Jack Warning Label

1. If equipped, remove the spare wheel and

tools from storage.

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

remove, the lug nuts by turning them counter

-

clockwise one turn while the wheel is still on

the ground.

3. When changing the front wheel, place the jack

under the axle as close to the tire as possible.

Front Jacking Locations

When changing a rear wheel, securely place

the jack under the sway bar bracket (unless

both tires are flat on one side, then place jack

under shock bracket) facing forward in vehicle.

Rear Jacking Location

Before raising the wheel off the ground, make

sure that the jack will not damage surrounding

truck parts and adjust the jack position as re

-

quired.

4. Raise the vehicle until the wheel just clears the

surface.

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

Single Rear-Wheel (SRW) models, Install the

spare wheel and lug nuts with the cone shaped

end of the nuts toward the wheel. For Dual

Rear-Wheel (DRW) models, the lug nuts are a

two-piece assembly with a flat face. Lightly

tighten the nuts. To avoid risk of forcing the

vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the

nuts until the vehicle has been lowered.

6. Using the lug wrench, finish tightening the nuts

using a crisscross pattern

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doubt about the correct tightness, have them

checked with a torque wrench by an

authorized dealer or at a service station.

CAUTION!

Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on

locations other than those indicated in the

Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.

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.

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7. Install wheel center cap (if equipped) and

remove 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 and tools as previously

described.

9. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.
10. After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut

torque

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ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated

against the wheel.

Dual Rear Wheels

Slots in the wheels will assist in properly orienting

the inner and outer wheels. Align these slots when

assembling the wheels for best access to the tire

valve on the inner wheel. The tires of both dual

wheels must be completely off the ground when

tightening to ensure wheel centering and

maximum wheel clamping.

Dual wheel models require a special heavy-duty lug

nut tightening adapter (included with the vehicle)

to correctly tighten the lug nuts. Also, when it is

necessary to remove and install dual rear wheels,

use a proper vehicle lifting device.

NOTE:

When installing a spare tire (if equipped) as part of

a dual rear wheel end combination, the tire

diameter of the two individual tires must be

compared. If there is a significant difference, the

larger tire should be installed in a front location.

The correct direction of rotation for dual tire instal

-

lations must also be observed.
It is recommended that wheel stud nuts be kept

torqued to specifications at all times. Torque wheel

stud nuts to specifications at each lubrication

interval

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Wheel Nuts

All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally to

eliminate the possibility of wheel studs being

sheared or the bolt holes in the wheels becoming

elongated. This is especially important during the

first few hundred miles/kilometers of operation to

allow the wheel nuts to become properly set. All

wheel nuts should first be firmly seated against the

wheel. The wheel nuts should then be tightened to

recommended torque. Tighten the wheel nuts to

final torque in increments. Progress around the

bolt circle, tightening the wheel nut opposite to the

wheel nut just previously tightened until final

torque is achieved

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LAT

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S

PARE

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QUIPPED

Refer to Upfitters Body Builder’s Guide for

information on stowing your spare tire (if

equipped).

H

UB

C

APS

/W

HEEL

C

OVERS

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E

QUIPPED

The hub caps must be removed before raising the

vehicle off the ground.

For 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.

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.

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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P

REPARATIONS

F

OR

J

UMP

S

TART

The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of

the engine compartment, behind the left headlight

assembly.

Battery Location

If you have a diesel engine, you may have two

batteries, however jump start off the driver side

battery.
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.

NOTE:

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, and

make sure the ignition is OFF.

J

UMP

S

TARTING

P

ROCEDURE

NOTE:

Make sure at all times that unused ends of jumper

cables are not contacting each other or either

vehicle while making connections.

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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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.

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 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

-

necting 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.

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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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

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

-

mission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the

engine idle speed while preventing vehicle

motion with the brakes.

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.

GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE

6–S

PEED

T

RANSMISSION

In order to move the vehicle in cases where the

transmission will not shift out of PARK (P) (such as

a depleted battery), a Manual Park Release is

available.
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.

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

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 cool

-

ant 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 immedi

-

ately and call for service.

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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

8–S

PEED

T

RANSMISSION

In order to move the vehicle in cases where the

transmission will not shift out of PARK (P) (such as

a depleted battery), a Manual Park Release is

available.
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 Cover

3. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake

pedal.

4. Using the screwdriver or similar tool, push the

Manual Park Release lever locking tab (just

below the middle of the lever) upwards.

Manual Park Release Pull Strap

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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5. 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.

6. 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.

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!

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 sec

-

onds continuously without stopping when you

are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning

wheel, no matter what the speed.

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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

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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 transmission failure during prolonged efforts

to free a stuck vehicle.



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).

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF The

Ground

2WD Models

4WD Models

Flat Tow

NONE

If transmission is operable:



Transmission in NEUTRAL



30 mph (48 km/h) max speed



15 miles (24 km) max distance (6–speed transmission)



30 miles (48 km) max distance (8–speed transmission)

Detailed instructions

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

Auto Transmission in PARK



Transfer Case in NEUTRAL



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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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.
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,

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T

WO

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HEEL

D

RIVE

M

ODELS

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 the rear wheels on the ground) under the

following conditions:



The transmission must be in NEUTRAL

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

The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph

(48 km/h).



The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles

(24 km) for 6–speed transmission, or 30 miles

(48 km) for 8–speed transmission.

If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle

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

farther than 15 miles (24 km) for 6–speed

transmission, or 30 miles (48 km) for 8–speed

transmission, tow with the rear wheels OFF the

ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle

on a flatbed, or with the front wheels raised and

the rear wheels on a towing dolly, or (when using a

suitable steering wheel stabilizer to hold the front

wheels in the straight position) with rear wheels

raised and the front wheels ON the ground.

F

OUR

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HEEL

D

RIVE

M

ODELS

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.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the

transfer case is operable, the vehicle may be

towed (in the forward direction, with ALL wheels on

the ground), IF the transfer case is in NEUTRAL and

the transmission is in PARK

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CAUTION!



Do not use sling type equipment when towing.

Vehicle damage may occur.



When securing the vehicle to a flatbed 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 engine and/or

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.

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.

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 — GASOLINE

ENGINE

Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil

change indicator system. The oil change indicator

system will remind you that it is time to take your

vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil

change indicator message will illuminate. This

means that service is required for your vehicle.

Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips,

trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient

temperatures will influence when the “Oil Change

Required” message is displayed. Have your vehicle

serviced as soon as possible, within the next

500 miles (805 km).

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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page 81.

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.

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:



Check engine oil level.



Check windshield washer fluid level.



Check the tire inflation pressures and look for

unusual wear or damage. Rotate at the first sign

of irregular wear.



Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir,

brake master cylinder, power steering and auto

-

matic transmission (6-speed only), and fill as

needed.



Check function of all interior and exterior lights.

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M

AINTENANCE

P

LAN

– G

ASOLINE

E

NGINE

Refer to the maintenance plan on the following pages for required maintenance. More frequent maintenance may be needed in severe conditions, such as dusty

areas and very short trip driving. In some extreme conditions, additional maintenance not specified in the maintenance schedule may be required.

NOTE:

Using white lithium grease, lubricate the door hinge pivot joints twice a year to prevent premature wear.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:



Change oil and filter.



Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.



Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.



Inspect exhaust system.



Inspect engine air cleaner filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions. Replace the engine air cleaner filter, if necessary.



Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.



Inspect the CV/Universal joints.



Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.



Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and parking brake.



Inspect front end, and lubricate — If equipped with serviceable fittings.



Inspect and replace the Evaporative System Fresh Air Filter as necessary, replacement may be more frequent if vehicle is operated in extreme dusty condi

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tions.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

110,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

112,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is

suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police,

taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing, change axle fluid.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Additional Maintenance
Replace the cabin air filter.

To be replaced every 12,000 mi (19,000 km).

Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

X

X

X

X

X

Replace spark plugs.

1

X

Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or

150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.

X

X

Change the automatic transmission fluid (AS66RC Transmission

Only).

X

X

X

Change the automatic transmission fluid and sump filter

(AS66RC Transmission Only).

X

X