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SAFETY TIPS

T

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NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO

AREA.

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RANSPORTING

P

ETS

Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm

your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about

and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during

panic braking or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if

equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are

secured by seat belts.

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Seat Belts

Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking

for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts

must be replaced immediately. Do not

disassemble or modify the system.
If your vehicle is involved in a collision, or if you

have questions regarding the seat belt or retractor

conditions, take your vehicle to an authorized FCA

dealer or authorized FCA Certified Collision Care

Program facility for inspection.

Air Bag Warning Light

The Air Bag Warning Light will turn on for four to

eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition

switch is first placed in ON/RUN. If the light is

either not on during starting, stays on, or turns on

while driving, have the system inspected at an

authorized dealer as soon as possible. After the

bulb check, this light will illuminate with a single

chime when a fault with the Air Bag System has

been detected. It will stay on until the fault is

removed. If the light comes on intermittently or

remains on while driving, have an authorized

dealer service the vehicle immediately

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Defroster

Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and

place the blower control on high speed. You should

be able to feel the air directed against the

windshield. See an authorized dealer for service if

your defroster is inoperable.

Floor Mat Safety Information

Always use floor mats designed to fit your vehicle.

Only use a floor mat that does not interfere with the

operation of the accelerator, brake or clutch

pedals. Only use a floor mat that is securely

attached using the floor mat fasteners so it cannot

WARNING!



An incorrectly anchored tether strap could

lead to increased head motion and possible

injury to the child. Use only the anchorage

position directly behind the child seat to

secure a child restraint top tether strap.



If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear

seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip

into the opening between the seatbacks as

you remove slack in the strap.

WARNING!



Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up

may cause serious injury or death.



It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo

area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a colli

-

sion, people riding in these areas are more

likely to be seriously injured or killed.



Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and

seat belts.



Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat

and using a seat belt properly.

WARNING!

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slip out of position and interfere with the

accelerator, brake or clutch pedals or impair safe

operation of your vehicle in other ways.

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Tires

Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven

wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or

other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall.

Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect

sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges. Check the

lug nuts/bolt torque for tightness. Check the tires

(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.

WARNING!

An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or

stacked floor mat, or damaged floor mat

fasteners may cause your floor mat to interfere

with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals and

cause a loss of vehicle control. To prevent

SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:



ALWAYS securely attach your floor mat

using the floor mat fasteners. DO NOT install

your floor mat upside down or turn your floor

mat over. Lightly pull to confirm mat is

secured using the floor mat fasteners on a

regular basis.



ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING FLOOR MAT

FROM THE VEHICLE before installing any

other floor mat. NEVER install or stack an

additional floor mat on top of an existing floor

mat.



ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your

vehicle. NEVER install a floor mat that cannot

be properly attached and secured to your

vehicle. If a floor mat needs to be replaced,

only use a FCA approved floor mat for the

specific make, model, and year of your vehicle.



ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the

driver’s side floor area. To check for interfer

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ence, with the vehicle properly parked with the

engine off, fully depress the accelerator, the

brake, and the clutch pedal (if present) to

check for interference. If your floor mat inter

-

feres with the operation of any pedal, or is not

secure to the floor, remove the floor mat from

the vehicle and place the floor mat in your

trunk.



ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on

the passenger’s side floor area.



ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide

into the driver’s side floor area when the

vehicle is moving. Objects can become

trapped under accelerator, brake, or clutch

pedals and could cause a loss of vehicle

control.



NEVER place any objects under the floor mat

(e.g., towels, keys, etc.). These objects could

change the position of the floor mat and may

cause interference with the accelerator,

brake, or clutch pedals.

WARNING!



If the vehicle carpet has been removed and

re-installed, always properly attach carpet to

the floor and check the floor mat fasteners are

secure to the vehicle carpet. Fully depress

each pedal to check for interference with the

accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals then

re-install the floor mats.



It is recommended to only use mild soap and

water to clean your floor mats. After cleaning,

always check your floor mat has been properly

installed and is secured to your vehicle using

the floor mat fasteners by lightly pulling mat.

WARNING!

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Lights

Have someone observe the operation of brake

lights and exterior lights while you work the

controls. Check turn signal and high beam

indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Door Latches

Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.

Fluid Leaks

Check area under the vehicle after overnight

parking for fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks.

Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel or

brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should

be located and corrected immediately.

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The best protection against carbon monoxide entry

into the vehicle body is a properly maintained

engine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the

exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be

detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside

or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have an

authorized dealer inspect the complete exhaust

system and adjacent body areas for broken,

damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts.

Open seams or loose connections could permit

exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger

compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust

system each time the vehicle is raised for

lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.

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WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain

carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Breathing it can make you

unconscious and can eventually poison you. To

avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety tips:



Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in

confined areas any longer than needed to

move your vehicle in or out of the area.



If you are required to drive with the trunk/lift

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gate/rear doors open, make sure that all

windows are closed and the climate control

BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT

use the recirculation mode.



If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with

the engine running, adjust your heating or

cooling controls to force outside air into the

vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.

WARNING!

WARNING!

Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is

deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent

carbon monoxide poisoning:



Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain

carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless

gas, which can kill. Never run the engine in a

closed area, such as a garage, and never sit in

a parked vehicle with the engine running for

an extended period. If the vehicle is stopped in

an open area with the engine running for more

than a short period, adjust the ventilation

system to force fresh, outside air into the

vehicle.



Guard against carbon monoxide with proper

maintenance. Have the exhaust system

inspected every time the vehicle is raised.

Have any abnormal conditions repaired

promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side

windows fully open.

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

The Hazard Warning Flashers button is located on

the upper switch bank just below the radio.

Hazard Warning Flashers Button

Hazard Warning Flashers Button

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with a 12–inch

Uconnect display, the Hazard Warning Flashers

button is located above the display.

Hazard Warning Flashers Button With 12-inch Display

Push the button to turn on the Hazard Warning

Flashers. When the button is activated, all

directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn

oncoming traffic of an emergency. Push the button

a second time to turn off the Hazard Warning

Flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it should

not be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it

when your vehicle is disabled and it is creating a

safety hazard for other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek

assistance, the Hazard Warning Flashers will

continue to operate even though the ignition is

placed in the OFF position.
NOTE:

With extended use the Hazard Warning Flashers

may wear down your battery.

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ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicles trim level, the overhead

console may vary.

Assist And SOS Buttons

Assist And SOS Buttons

If equipped, the overhead console contains an

ASSIST and a SOS button.

NOTE:



Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho

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The SOS and ASSIST buttons will only function if

you are connected to an operable LTE (voice/

data) or 4G (data) network, which comes as a

built in function. Other Uconnect services will

only be operable if your SiriusXM Guardian™

service is active and you are connected to an

operable LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) network.

ASSIST Call
The ASSIST Button is used to automatically

connect you to any one of the following support

centers:



Roadside Assistance – If you get a flat tire, or

need a tow, just push the ASSIST button and

you’ll be connected to someone who can help.

Roadside Assistance will know what vehicle

you’re driving and its location. Additional fees

may apply for roadside assistance.



SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer Care – In-vehicle

support for SiriusXM Guardian™.



Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all

other vehicle issues.



Uconnect Customer Care - Total support for

Radio, Phone and NAV issues.

1 — ASSIST Button
2 — SOS Button

1 — ASSIST Button
2 — SOS Button

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.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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SOS Call
1. Push the SOS Call button on the overhead

console.

NOTE:

In case the SOS Call button is pushed in error,

there will be a 10 second delay before the SOS Call

system initiates a call to a SOS operator. To cancel

the SOS Call connection, push the SOS call button

on the overhead console or press the cancellation

button on the Device Screen. Termination of the

SOS Call will turn off the green LED light on the

overhead console.
2. The LED light located within the ASSIST and

SOS buttons on the overhead console will turn

green once a connection to a SOS operator has

been made.

3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a

SOS operator is made, the SOS Call system

may transmit the following important vehicle

information to a SOS operator:



Indication that the occupant placed a SOS

Call.



The vehicle brand.



The last known GPS coordinates of the

vehicle.

4. You should be able to speak with the SOS

operator through the vehicle audio system to

determine if additional help is needed.

NOTE:



Your vehicle may be transmitting data as

authorized by the subscriber.



Once a connection is made between the

vehicle’s SOS Call system and the SOS oper

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ator, the SOS operator may be able to open

a voice connection with the vehicle to deter

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mine if additional help is needed. Once the

SOS operator opens a voice connection with

the vehicle’s SOS Call system, the operator

should be able to speak with you or other

vehicle occupants and hear sounds occur

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ring in the vehicle. The vehicle’s SOS Call

system will attempt to remain connected

with the SOS operator until the SOS oper

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ator terminates the connection.

5. The SOS operator may attempt to contact

appropriate emergency responders and

provide them with important vehicle

information and GPS coordinates.

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.

WARNING!



If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger

(e.g., fire or smoke is visible, dangerous road

conditions or location), do not wait for voice

contact from an Emergency Services Agent. All

occupants should exit the vehicle immediately

and move to a safe location.



Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s

operable network and GPS antennas. You

could prevent operable network and GPS

signal reception, which can prevent your

vehicle from placing an emergency call. An

operable network and GPS signal reception is

required for the SOS Call system to function

properly.

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SOS Call System Limitations
Vehicles sold in Mexico DO NOT have SOS Call

system capabilities.
SOS or other emergency line operators in Mexico

may not answer or respond to SOS system calls.

If the SOS Call system detects a malfunction, any

of the following may occur at the time the

malfunction is detected, and at the beginning of

each ignition cycle:



The overhead console light located within the

ASSIST and SOS buttons will continuously illumi

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nate red.



The Device Screen will display the following

message: “Vehicle device requires service.

Please contact an authorized dealer.”



An In-Vehicle Audio message will state “Vehicle

device requires service. Please contact an

authorized dealer.”

Even if the SOS Call system is fully functional,

factors beyond FCA US LLC’s control may prevent

or stop the SOS Call system operation. These

include, but are not limited to, the following

factors:



The ignition is in the OFF position.



The vehicle’s electrical systems are not intact.



The SOS Call system software and/or hardware

are damaged during a crash.



The vehicle battery loses power or becomes

disconnected during a vehicle crash.



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

Global Positioning Satellite signals are unavail

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able or obstructed.



Equipment malfunction at the SOS operator

facility.



Operator error by the SOS operator.



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

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tion.



Weather.



Buildings, structures, geographic terrain, or

tunnels.



The SOS Call system is embedded into the

vehicle’s electrical system. Do not add after

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market electrical equipment to the vehicle’s

electrical system. This may prevent your

vehicle from sending a signal to initiate an

emergency call. To avoid interference that can

cause the SOS Call system to fail, never add

aftermarket equipment (e.g., two-way mobile

radio, CB radio, data recorder, etc.) to your

vehicle’s electrical system or modify the

antennas on your vehicle. IF YOUR VEHICLE

LOSES BATTERY POWER FOR ANY REASON

(INCLUDING DURING OR AFTER AN ACCI

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DENT), THE UCONNECT FEATURES, APPS AND

SERVICES, AMONG OTHERS, WILL NOT

OPERATE.



Modifications to any part of the SOS Call

system could cause the air bag system to fail

when you need it. You could be injured if the

air bag system is not there to help protect you.

WARNING!

WARNING!



Ignoring the overhead console light could

mean you will not have SOS Call services. If

the overhead console light is illuminated, have

an authorized dealer service the SOS Call

system immediately.



The Occupant Restraint Control module turns

on the air bag Warning Light on the instrument

panel if a malfunction in any part of the

system is detected. If the Air Bag Warning

Light is illuminated, have an authorized dealer

service the Occupant Restraint Control system

immediately.

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NOTE:



Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho

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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 operable 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

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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.

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

ice or slippery areas.

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!

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!

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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.

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Jack Warning Label

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.

CAUTION!

Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on

locations other than those indicated in the

Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.

WARNING!

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1. If equipped, remove the spare wheel, jack,

and tools from storage.

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

remove, the lug nuts by turning them counter

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clockwise one turn while the wheel is still on

the ground.

3. When changing the front wheel, assemble the

jack driver to the jack and connect the jack

driver to the extension tube. Place the jack

under the axle as close to the tire as possible

with the jack driver extending to the front.

Connect the extension tubes and lug wrench.

Front Jacking Locations

When changing a rear wheel, assemble the

jack driver to the jack and connect the jack

driver to the extension tubes. 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.

Connect the extension tubes and lug wrench.

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

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quired.

NOTE:

If the jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumb

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wheel) 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.

Install the spare wheel and lug nuts with the

cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel

on Single Rear-Wheel (SRW) models. On Dual

Rear-Wheel models (DRW) 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.

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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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. If the

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.

Stow the replaced tire, jack, 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

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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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Refer to Upfitters Body Builder’s Guide for

information on stowing your spare tire (if

equipped).

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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.

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 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.

Positive (+) Battery 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.

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.

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NOTE:

Make sure at all times that unused ends of jumper

cables are not contacting each other or either

vehicle while making connections.
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.

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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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!

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.

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.

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On the highways — slow down.

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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.

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.

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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

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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

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.

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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

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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 these 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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