RAM Chassis Cab (2021 year). Manual in english — page 10

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NOTE:

ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio, if

on, when the system is sounding an audio tone.
Front Park Assist Audible Alerts
ParkSense will turn off the Front Park Assist

audible alert (chime) after approximately three

seconds when an obstacle has been detected, the

vehicle is stationary, and brake pedal is applied.
Adjustable Chime Volume Settings
The Front and Rear chime volume settings are

programmable through the Uconnect system

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Front ParkSense can be enabled and

disabled with the Front ParkSense

switch.

Rear ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with

the Rear ParkSense switch.
When the gear selector is moved to REVERSE and

the Front or Rear system is disabled, the

instrument cluster display will show a vehicle

graphic with an “Off” message overlay over the

system that is off (Front or Rear system). This

vehicle graphic will be displayed for as long as the

vehicle is in REVERSE.
The Front or Rear ParkSense switch LED will be on

when Front or Rear ParkSense is disabled or

requires service. The Front or Rear ParkSense

switch LED will be off when the Front or Rear

system is enabled. If the Front or Rear ParkSense

switch is pushed, and the system requires service,

the Front or Rear ParkSense switch LED will blink

momentarily, and then the LED will be on.

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During vehicle start up, when the Front/Rear

ParkSense System has detected a faulted

condition, the instrument cluster display will show

the "Front/Rear ParkSense Unavailable Service

Required" or the "Front/Rear ParkSense

Unavailable Wipe Sensors" message.
When the gear selector is moved into REVERSE, a

vehicle graphic will show in the instrument cluster

display, along with the display overlay “Wipe

Sensors.” If the system needs service, the display

overlay will read “Service.” Under this condition,

ParkSense will not operate.
If "Front/Rear ParkSense Unavailable Wipe

Sensors" appears in the instrument cluster display

make sure the outer surface and the underside of

the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow,

ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction, and then cycle

the ignition. If the message continues to appear,

see an authorized dealer.
If "Front/Rear ParkSense Unavailable Service

Required" appears in the instrument cluster

display, see an authorized dealer.

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Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash

soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard

cloths. Do not scratch or poke the sensors.

Otherwise, you could damage the sensors.

Arcs-Right

None

None

None

3rd Flashing

4th Flashing

Radio Volume Reduced

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

WARNING ALERTS FOR FRONT

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NOTE:



Ensure that the front and rear bumpers are free

of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the

ParkSense system operating properly.



Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibra

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tions could affect the performance of Park

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Sense.



When you move the gear selector to the

REVERSE position and Front or Rear ParkSense

is turned off, the instrument cluster display will

show "Off" on the vehicle graphic arcs. This

vehicle graphic will be displayed for as long as

the vehicle is in REVERSE.



ParkSense, when on, will reduce the volume of

the radio when it is sounding a tone.



Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking

care not to scratch or damage them. The

sensors must not be covered with ice, snow,

slush, mud, dirt or debris. Failure to do so can

result in the system not working properly. The

ParkSense system might not detect an obstacle

behind or in front of the fascia/bumper, or it

could provide a false indication that an obstacle

is behind or in front of the fascia/bumper.



Use the ParkSense switch to turn the ParkSense

system off if obstacles such as bicycle carriers,

trailer hitches, etc., are placed within 18 inches

(45 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper. Failure to

do so can result in the system misinterpreting a

close obstacle as a sensor problem, causing the

“Front/Rear ParkSense Unavailable Service

Required” message to be appear in the instru

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ment cluster display.

LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED

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PERATION

The LaneSense system is operational at speeds

above 37 mph (60 km/h) and below 112 mph

(180 km/h). It uses a forward looking camera to

detect lane markings and measure vehicle

position within the lane boundaries.
When both lane markings are detected and the

driver drifts out of the lane (no turn signal has been

applied) OR the driver departs the lane on the

opposite side of the applied turn signal (if the left

turn signal is applied and the vehicle departs to the

right), the LaneSense system provides a haptic

WARNING!



Drivers must be careful when backing up even

when using ParkSense. Always check carefully

behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be

sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other

vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before

backing up. You are responsible for safety and

must continue to pay attention to your

surroundings. Failure to do so can result in

serious injury or death.



Before using ParkSense, it is strongly recom

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mended that the ball mount and hitch ball

assembly be disconnected from the vehicle

when the vehicle is not used for towing. Failure

to do so can result in injury or damage to vehi

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cles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be

much closer to the obstacle than the rear

fascia when the vehicle sounds the continuous

tone. Also, the sensors could detect the ball

mount and hitch ball assembly, depending on

its size and shape, giving a false indication

that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.

CAUTION!



ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is

unable to recognize every obstacle, including

small obstacles. Parking curbs might be

temporarily detected or not detected at all.

Obstacles located above or below the sensors

will not be detected when they are in close

proximity.



The vehicle must be driven slowly when using

ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time

when an obstacle is detected. It is recom

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mended that the driver looks over his/her

shoulder when using ParkSense.

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warning in the form of torque applied to the

steering wheel, as well as a visual warning in the

instrument cluster display to prompt the driver to

remain within the lane boundaries.
The driver may manually override the haptic

warning by applying torque to the steering wheel at

any time.
When only a single lane marking is detected and

the driver drifts across that lane marking (no turn

signal applied), the LaneSense system provides a

visual warning through the instrument cluster

display to prompt the driver to remain within the

lane.
When only a single lane marking is detected, a

haptic (torque) warning will not be provided.

NOTE:

When operating conditions have been met, the

LaneSense system will monitor if the driver’s

hands are on the steering wheel and provide an

audible and visual warning to the driver if removed.

The system will cancel if the driver does not return

their hands to the wheel.

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The LaneSense button is located on the

switch panel below the Uconnect display.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with a 12–inch

Uconnect Display screen, the LaneSense button is

located above the display.
To turn the LaneSense system on, push the

LaneSense button (LED turns off). A “LaneSense

On” message is shown in the instrument cluster

display.
To turn the LaneSense system off, push the

LaneSense button again (LED turns on).

NOTE:

The LaneSense system will retain the last system

state (on or off) from the last ignition cycle when

the ignition is changed to the ON/RUN position.

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The LaneSense system will indicate the current

lane drift condition through the instrument cluster

display.
When the LaneSense system is on, the lane lines

are gray when both of the lane boundaries have
not been detected and the LaneSense telltale

is solid white.

System ON (Gray Lines) With White Telltale

Left Lane Departure — Only Left Lane Detected

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When the LaneSense system is on, the Lane

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Sense Telltale is solid white when only the

left lane marking has been detected and the

system is ready to provide visual warnings in the

instrument cluster display if an unintentional

lane departure occurs on the left side.



When the LaneSense system senses the lane

has been approached and is in a lane departure

situation, the visual warning in the instrument

cluster display will show the left lane line

flashing yellow (on/off). The LaneSense telltale

changes from solid white to flashing yellow.

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Lane Crossed (Flashing Yellow Lane Line) With Yellow

Telltale

NOTE:

The LaneSense system operates with similar

behavior for a right lane departure when only the

right lane marking has been detected.
Left Lane Departure — Both Lane Lines Detected



When the LaneSense system is on, and both the

lane markings have been detected, the system

is "armed" to provide visual warnings in the

instrument cluster display and a torque warning

in the steering wheel if an unintentional lane

departure occurs. The lane lines turn from gray
to white and the LaneSense telltale is solid

green.

Lanes Sensed (White Lines) With Green Telltale



When the LaneSense system senses a lane drift

situation, the left lane line turns solid yellow.
The LaneSense telltale changes from solid

green to solid yellow. At this time torque is

applied to the steering wheel in the opposite

direction of the lane boundary.
For example: If approaching the left side of the

lane the steering wheel will turn to the right.

Lane Approached (Solid Yellow Lane Line) With Solid

Yellow Telltale



When the LaneSense system senses the lane

has been approached and is in a lane departure

situation, the left lane line flashes yellow (on/
off). The LaneSense telltale changes from

solid yellow to flashing yellow. At this time

torque is applied to the steering wheel in the

opposite direction of the lane boundary.
For example: If approaching the left side of the

lane the steering wheel will turn to the right.

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Lane Crossed (Flashing Yellow Lane Line) With Flashing

Yellow Telltale

NOTE:

The LaneSense system operates with similar

behavior for a right lane departure.

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The LaneSense system has settings to adjust the

intensity (Low/Medium/High) of the torque

warning and the warning zone sensitivity (Early/

Medium/Late) that you can configure through the

Uconnect system

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NOTE:



When enabled the system operates above

37 mph (60 km/h) and below 112 mph

(180 km/h).



Use of the turn signal suppresses the warnings.



The system will not apply torque to the steering

wheel whenever a safety system engages

(Anti-Lock Brakes, Traction Control System,

Electronic Stability Control, Forward Collision

Warning, etc.).

PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA

The ParkView Rear Back Up Camera allows you to

see an on-screen image of the rear surroundings of

your vehicle whenever the gear selector is put into

REVERSE. The image will be displayed on the

Navigation/Multimedia radio display screen along

with a caution note to “Check Entire Surroundings”

across the top of the screen. After five seconds this

note will disappear. The ParkView Camera is

located in the center of the tailgate handle.

NOTE:

For the 3500, 4500, and 5500 Chassis Cab

vehicles, the Rear Backup Camera is shipped

loose and not installed. Please refer to the Ram

Body Builders Guide for more information.

Manual Activation Of The Rear View

Camera:

1. Press the "Controls" button located on the

bottom of the Uconnect display.

2. Press the "Back Up Camera" icon to turn the

Rear View Camera system on.

When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with

camera delay turned off), the rear camera mode is

exited and the previous screen appears. When the

vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera

delay turned on), the camera image will continue to

be displayed for up to 10 seconds unless the

following conditions occur: The vehicle speed

exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the vehicle is shifted

into PARK, the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the

OFF position, or the user presses image defeat “X”

to exit out of the camera video display.
Whenever the Rear View Camera image is

activated through the "Backup Camera" button in

the Controls menu, and the vehicle speed is

greater than, or equal to, 8 mph (13 km/h), a

display timer for the image is initiated. The image

will continue to be displayed until the display timer

exceeds 10 seconds.

NOTE:



If the vehicle speed remains below 8 mph

(13 km/h), the Rear View Camera image will be

displayed continuously until deactivated via the

touchscreen button "X", the transmission is

shifted into PARK, or the ignition is placed in the

OFF position.



The touchscreen button "X" to disable display of

the camera image is made available ONLY when

the vehicle is not in REVERSE.

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Cargo Camera Icons — If Equipped

If equipped with a Cargo Camera, a touchscreen

button is made available to indicate the current

active Camera image being displayed whenever

the Rear View Camera image is displayed.
If equipped with a Cargo Camera, a touchscreen

button to switch the display to Cargo Camera

image is made available whenever the Rear View

Camera image is displayed.
A touchscreen button "X" to disable display of the

camera image is made available when the vehicle

is not in REVERSE gear.
When enabled, active guidelines are overlaid on

the backup camera image to illustrate the width of

the vehicle and its projected backup path based on

the steering wheel position. The active guidelines

will show separate zones that will help indicate the

distance to the rear of the vehicle. These settings

can be adjusted within Uconnect Settings

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A dashed center line overlay indicates the center of

the vehicle to assist with parking or aligning to a

hitch/receiver. The following table shows the

approximate distances for each zone:

NOTE:

If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds

up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with

water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the

lens.
Zoom View

When the Rear View Camera image is

being displayed, and the vehicle speed is

below 8 mph (13 km/h) while in any gear

selector position, Zoom View is available.

By pressing the “magnifying glass” icon in the

upper left of the display screen, the image will

zoom in to four times the standard view. Pressing

the icon a second time will return the view to the

standard Backup Camera display.

Backup Camera Touchscreen Button

Cargo Camera Touchscreen Button

AUX Camera Touchscreen Button

Zones

Distance To The Rear

Of The Vehicle

Red

0 - 1 ft

(0 - 30 cm)

Yellow

1 ft - 6.5 ft

(30 cm - 2m)

Green

6.5 ft or greater

(2 m or greater)

WARNING!

Drivers must be careful when backing up even

when using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera.

Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and

be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other

vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before

backing up. You are responsible for the safety of

your surroundings and must continue to pay

attention while backing up. Failure to do so can

result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION!



To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should

only be used as a parking aid. The ParkView

camera is unable to view every obstacle or

object in your drive path.



To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be

driven slowly when using ParkView to be able

to stop in time when an obstacle is seen. It is

recommended that the driver look frequently

over his/her shoulder when using ParkView.

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When Zoom View is selected while the vehicle is in

REVERSE, then shifted to DRIVE, the camera delay

view will display the standard Backup Camera

view. If the vehicle is then returned to REVERSE

gear from DRIVE, the Zoom View selection will

automatically resume.
Shifting to NEUTRAL from any gear will maintain

the selected view (Zoom or Standard) as long as

the vehicle is below 8 mph (13 km/h).
If the vehicle is in PARK, Zoom View is available

until the gear selector is placed in DRIVE or

REVERSE.

NOTE:



If the vehicle is in DRIVE, NEUTRAL, or REVERSE,

and speed is greater than or equal to 8 mph

(13 km/h), Zoom View is unavailable and the

icon will appear gray.



While in Zoom View, the guidelines will not be

visible.

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Your vehicle may be equipped with one or two AUX

Cameras, which display a rearview image from the

trailer on the touchscreen.

NOTE:

Two Aux Cameras are only available on vehicles

with NAV equipped radios if the vehicle is not

equipped with a Center High Mounted Stop Lamp

(CHMSL) and Surround View Camera system.

Activation

The AUX Camera is activated by first pressing the

Backup Camera, Cargo Camera (if equipped), or

Surround View Camera (if equipped) button on the

touchscreen, followed by the AUX button located in

the upper left corner of the rearview display. The

AUX camera can also be activated when the

vehicle is in REVERSE by pressing the AUX button.
If equipped with two AUX Cameras, you can switch

between each camera by pressing the AUX 1 or

AUX 2 buttons on the Trailer Camera display.
Deactivation
The AUX Camera is deactivated by pressing the “X”

in the upper right corner of the touchscreen. This

will return the display back to the previously

displayed screen.

NOTE:



If the AUX button is pressed and no AUX Camera

is connected, the touchscreen will display a blue

screen along with the message “Camera

System Unavailable.” The screen can be exited

out by pressing the “X” in the upper right hand

corner. This will return the display back to the

previously displayed screen.



Zoom View is not available with the AUX Camera

feature.



The display will always default to the Trailer

Camera display (AUX 1).

SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM —

IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with the Surround

View Camera system that allows you to see an

on-screen image of the surroundings and Top View

of your vehicle whenever the gear selector is put

into REVERSE or manually activated via the

Uconnect system. The Top View of the vehicle will

show which doors are open. The image will be

displayed on the touchscreen display along with a

caution note “Check Entire Surroundings” across

the top of the screen. After five seconds, this note

will disappear. The Surround View Camera system

is comprised of three sequential cameras located

in the front grille and side mirrors, in addition to a

fourth Rear Back Up Camera.

AUX 1 Camera Button

AUX 2 Camera Button

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NOTE:



For the 3500, 4500, and 5500 Chassis Cab

vehicles, the Rear Backup Camera is shipped

loose and not installed. Please refer to the Ram

Body Builder’s Guide for more information.



The Surround View Camera system has

programmable settings that may be selected

through the Uconnect system

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Press this button on the touchscreen to

enter the Surround View Camera menu in

the Uconnect system.

When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, the Rear

View and Top View is the default view of the

system.
If the camera delay is turned on, the camera image

will display for up to 10 seconds after shifting out

of REVERSE. The camera image will not display for

10 seconds if the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph

(13 km/h), the vehicle is shifted into PARK, or the

ignition is placed in the OFF position. The “X”

button on the touchscreen disables the display of

the camera image.
If the camera delay is turned off, the camera image

will close and display the previous screen after

shifting out of REVERSE.
If active guidelines are enabled, the lines are

overlaid on the image in the Rear View to illustrate

the width of the vehicle. The view will also include

the side view mirrors and its projected back up

path based on the steering wheel position.
There are different colored zones to indicate the

distance to the rear of the vehicle. Refer to the

chart below:

Modes Of Operation
Standard Rear View can be manually activated by

selecting “Back Up Camera” through the Controls

menu within the Uconnect system.

Top View

The Top View will show in the Uconnect system with

Rear View and Front View in a split screen display.

There are integrated ParkSense arcs in the image

at the front and rear of the vehicle. The arcs will

change color from yellow to red corresponding the

distance zones to the oncoming object.

The fifth button of the ParkSense Camera View

screen will change based on the features present

in the vehicle. If not equipped with a Cargo Camera

or Trailer Reverse Guidance, the Backup Camera

soft button will be displayed. If equipped with a

Cargo Camera but no Trailer Reverse Guidance,

the Cargo Camera soft button will be displayed. If

equipped with both a Cargo Camera and Trailer

Reverse Guidance, the Cargo/Trailer Reverse

Guidance soft button will be displayed.

ParkSense Camera View

NOTE:



Front tires will display on the image when the

tires are turned.



Due to wide angle cameras in mirrors, the image

will appear distorted.



Top View will show which doors are open.



Open front doors will cancel the outside image.

Zone

Distance To The Rear Of

The Vehicle

Red

0 - 1 ft

(0 - 30 cm)

Yellow

1 ft - 6.5 ft

(30 cm - 2 m)

Green

6.5 ft or greater

(2 m or greater)

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Rear View Plus Top View

This is the default view of the system in

REVERSE and is always paired with the

Top View of the vehicle with optional

active guidelines for the projected path

when enabled.
Rear Cross Path View

Pressing the Rear Cross Path soft key will

give the driver a wider angle view of the

Rear View. The Top View will be disabled

when this is selected.

Front View Plus Top View

The Front View will show you what is

immediately in front of the vehicle and is

always paired with the Top View of the

vehicle.

Front Cross Path View

Pressing the Front Cross Path soft key

will give the driver a wider angle view of

the Front View. The Top View will be

disabled when this is selected.

Backup Camera View

Pressing the Backup Camera soft key will

provide a full screen rear view with Zoom

View.

NOTE:

If the Rear View Camera view was selected through

the Surround View Camera menu, exiting out of the

Rear View screen will return to the Surround View

menu. If the Back Up Camera was manually acti

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vated through the Controls menu of the Uconnect

system, exiting out of the display screen will return

to the Controls menu.
Cargo Camera

Pressing the Cargo Camera soft key will

provide a full screen view of the cargo

area.

NOTE:

If the Cargo Camera view was selected through the

Surround View screen, exiting out of the Cargo

Camera screen will return to the Surround View

screen. If the Cargo Camera was manually acti

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vated through the Controls menu of the Uconnect

display, exiting out of the display screen will return

to the Controls menu.
Trailer Reverse Guidance

Pressing the Trailer Reverse Guidance

soft key will provide a full screen view of

the cargo area and trailer.
Pressing the Left & Right Tow Mirror Split

Screen View button within the Trailer

Reverse Guidance screen will display a

split screen to allow the driver to see both

sides of the trailer at the same time. This view

allows the driver to pan left/right to better frame

the trailer in the image.

NOTE:

Trailer Reverse Guidance can only be selected

through the Surround View screen; exiting out of

the Trailer Reverse Guidance screen will return to

the Surround View screen.
Zoom View
When the Rear View image is being displayed, and

the vehicle speed is below 8 mph (13 km/h) while

in any gear, Zoom View is available. By pressing the

“magnifying glass” icon in the upper left of the

display screen, the image will zoom in to four times

the standard view. Pressing the icon a second time

will return the view to the standard Rear View.
When Zoom View is selected while the vehicle is in

REVERSE, then shifted to DRIVE, the camera delay

view will display the standard Back Up Camera

view. If the vehicle is then returned to REVERSE

gear from DRIVE, the Zoom View selection will

automatically resume.
Shifting to NEUTRAL from any gear will maintain

the selected view (Zoom or Standard) as long as

the vehicle is below 8 mph (13 km/h).
If the vehicle is in PARK, Zoom View is available

until the gear selector is placed in DRIVE or

REVERSE and speeds are at or above 8 mph

(13 km/h).

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NOTE:



If the vehicle is in DRIVE, NEUTRAL, or REVERSE,

and speed is greater than or equal to 8 mph

(13 km/h), Zoom View is unavailable and the

icon will appear gray.



While in Zoom View, the guidelines will not be

visible.

Deactivation
The system is deactivated in the following

conditions if it was activated automatically:



When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE

(with camera delay turned on), the camera

image will continue to be displayed for up to

10 seconds unless the vehicle speed exceeds

8 mph (13 km/h), the vehicle is shifted into

PARK or the ignition is placed in the OFF posi

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tion. There is a touchscreen button “X” to

disable the display of the camera image.



When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE

(with camera delay turned off), the Surround

View Camera mode is exited and the last known

screen appears again.

The system is deactivated in the following

conditions if it was activated manually from the

Uconnect controls menu via the Surround View

Camera button, Backup Camera button, Cargo

Camera button or Forward Facing Camera button:



The "X" button on the display is pressed



Vehicle is shifted into PARK



Ignition is placed in the OFF position



Vehicle speed is over 8 mph (13 km/h) for

10 seconds

NOTE:

If the Surround View Camera, Cargo Camera,

Backup Camera, or Forward Facing Camera is acti

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vated manually, and the vehicle is shifted into

REVERSE, deactivation methods for automatic

activation are assumed.
The camera delay system is turned off manually

through Uconnect Settings

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NOTE:



If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance

builds up on the camera lenses, clean the

lenses, rinse with water, and dry with a soft

cloth. Do not cover the lenses.



If a malfunction with the system has occurred,

see an authorized dealer.

Cargo Camera Zoom View

When the Cargo Camera image is being

displayed, and the vehicle speed is below

8 mph (13 km/h) while in any gear

selector position, Zoom View is available.

By pressing the “magnifying glass” icon in the

upper left of the display screen, the image will

zoom in to four times the standard view. Pressing

the icon a second time will return the view to the

standard Cargo Camera display.
When Zoom View is selected while the vehicle is in

REVERSE, then shifted to DRIVE, the camera delay

view will display the standard Cargo Camera view.

If the vehicle is then returned to REVERSE gear

from DRIVE, the Zoom View selection will

automatically resume.
Shifting to NEUTRAL from any gear will maintain

the selected view (Zoom or Standard) as long as

the vehicle is below 8 mph (13 km/h).
Zoom View is available until the gear selector is

placed in DRIVE or REVERSE and speeds are at or

above 8 mph (13 km/h).

NOTE:



If the vehicle is in DRIVE, NEUTRAL, or REVERSE,

and speed is greater than or equal to 8 mph

(13 km/h), Zoom View is unavailable and the

icon will appear gray.



While in Zoom View, the dynamic centerline will

not be visible.

Forward Facing Camera With Tire Lines —

If Equipped
The Forward Facing Camera displays a front view

image of the road ahead, along with tire lines to

guide the driver when driving on narrow roads. Tire

lines can be activated/deactivated through the

Uconnect settings.

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Activation
The Forward Facing Camera can be activated by

pressing the Forward Camera soft button on the

touchscreen.
Once activated, the camera image will remain on

as long as the vehicle speed is below 8 mph

(13 km/h) and the vehicle is not in 4WD Low.
Deactivation
The Forward Facing Camera is deactivated in the

following conditions:



The vehicle is not in 4WD Low and the vehicle

speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h) for 10 seconds.



The “X” button on the display is pressed.



Vehicle is shifted into PARK.



Ignition is placed in the OFF position.

NOTE:

If the vehicle is in 4WD Low, the Forward Facing

Camera image will be displayed until the “X” button

is pressed or the ignition is placed in the OFF

position. If the vehicle goes out of 4WD Low, then

the Forward Facing Camera will deactivate.
Trailer Reverse Guidance — If Equipped
The Trailer Reverse Guidance feature assists the

driver in backing up a trailer by providing

adjustable camera views of the trailer and

surrounding area. The cameras are mounted on

the side mirrors and the images will be displayed

side-by-side on the touchscreen. Left and right

camera images are swapped and mirrored on the

touchscreen to show the equivalent area behind

the vehicle as though the driver is using the side

mirrors.
Activation
The Trailer Reverse Guidance feature can be

activated by pressing the Trailer Reverse Guidance

button on the Backup/Cargo Camera Display.
Deactivation
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with

camera delay turned on), the camera image will

continue to be displayed for up to 10 seconds

unless the vehicle speed exceeds 8

mph

(13

km/h), the vehicle is shifted into PARK or the

ignition is placed in the OFF position. There is a

touchscreen button “X” to disable the display of

the camera image.
If Trailer Reverse Guidance is selected through

manually activated Surround View, Backup

Camera, or Cargo Camera, the following

deactivation conditions apply:



The “X” button on the display is pressed



The vehicle is shifted into PARK



The ignition is placed in the OFF position



The vehicle speed is over 8 mph (13 km/h) for

10 seconds

WARNING!

Drivers must be careful when backing up even

when using the Surround View Camera. Always

check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure

to check for pedestrians, animals, other

vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before

backing up. You are responsible for the safety of

your surroundings and must continue to pay

attention while backing up. Failure to do so can

result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION!



To avoid vehicle damage, Surround View

should only be used as a parking aid. The

Surround View camera is unable to view every

obstacle or object in your drive path.



To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be

driven slowly when using Surround View to be

able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen.

It is recommended that the driver look

frequently over his/her shoulder when using

Surround View.

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NOTE:

If the vehicle is not equipped with a Pickup Box:



The bottom wedge of the Top View will be

displayed in black.



The Rear Cross Path soft button will be grayed

out.



The guidelines will not be overlaid on Top View/

Rear View and Full Screen of Rear View.



Black video will be displayed for the right side of

the Top and Rear View, and full screen of the

Rear View when the Rear View Camera is not

connected.

AUX C

AMERA

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with one or two AUX

Cameras, which display a rearview image from the

trailer on the touchscreen.

NOTE:

Two Aux Cameras are only available on vehicles

with NAV equipped radios if the vehicle is not

equipped with a Center High Mounted Stop Lamp

(CHMSL) and Surround View Camera system.
Activation
The AUX Camera is activated by first pressing the

Backup Camera, Cargo Camera (if equipped), or

Surround View Camera (if equipped) button on the

touchscreen, followed by the AUX button located in

the upper left corner of the rearview display. The

AUX camera can also be activated when the

vehicle is in REVERSE by pressing the AUX button.
If equipped with two AUX Cameras, you can switch

between each camera by pressing the AUX 1 or

AUX 2 buttons on the Trailer Camera display.

Deactivation
The AUX Camera is deactivated by pressing the “X”

in the upper right corner of the touchscreen. This

will return the display back to the previously

displayed screen.

NOTE:



If the AUX button is pressed and no AUX Camera

is connected, the touchscreen will display a blue

screen along with the message “Camera

System Unavailable.” The screen can be exited

out by pressing the “X” in the upper right hand

corner. This will return the display back to the

previously displayed screen.



Zoom View is not available with the AUX Camera

feature.



The display will always default to the Trailer

Camera display (AUX 1).

ENGINE RUNAWAY

Diesel engine runaway is a rare condition affecting

diesel engines, where the engine consumes its

own lubrication oil and runs at higher and higher

RPM until it overspeeds to a point where it destroys

itself due to either mechanical failure or engine

seizure through lack of lubrication.

AUX 1 Camera Button

AUX 2 Camera Button

WARNING!

In case of engine runaway due to flammable

fumes from fuel spills or turbocharger oil leaks

being sucked into the engine, do the following to

help avoid personal injury and/or vehicle

damage:



Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.



Using a CO2 or dry chemical type fire extin

-

guisher, direct the spray from the fire extin

-

guisher into the grille on the passenger side so

that the spray enters the engine air intake.

The inlet for the engine air intake is located

behind the passenger side headlamp and

receives air through the grille.

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REFUELING THE VEHICLE —

GASOLINE ENGINE

NOTE:

When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the fuel

tank is full.

NOTE:

Tighten the gas cap a quarter turn until you hear

one click. This is an indication that the cap is

properly tightened.
If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the

Malfunction Indicator Light will come on. Be sure

the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is

refueled.

L

OOSE

F

UEL

F

ILLER

C

AP

M

ESSAGE

If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that

the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or

damaged, a loose gASCAP indicator will display in

the instrument cluster telltale display area

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push the Right Arrow button on the steering wheel

to clear the message. If the problem continues, the

message will appear the next time the vehicle is

started.

REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIESEL ENGINE

NOTE:



When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the

fuel tank is full.



Tighten the fuel filler cap until you hear a

“clicking” sound. This is an indication that the

fuel filler cap is properly tightened.



Make sure that the fuel filler cap is tightened

each time the vehicle is refueled.

CAUTION!



Damage to the fuel system or emissions

control system could result from using an

improper fuel tank filler tube cap (fuel filler

cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities

into the fuel system. Also, a poorly-fitted after

-

market cap can cause the MIL (Malfunction

Indicator Light) to illuminate due to fuel

vapors escaping from the system.



A poorly fitting fuel filler cap may cause the

MIL to turn on.



To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not

“top off” the fuel tank after filling.

WARNING!



Never have any smoking materials lit in or

near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed

or the tank is being filled.



Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine

is running. This is in violation of most state

and federal fire regulations and may cause

the MIL to turn on.

WARNING!

A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a

portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You

could be burned. Always place gas containers on

the ground while filling.

WARNING!

CAUTION!

To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top

off” the fuel tank after filling.

WARNING!

A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a

portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You

could be burned. Always place gas containers on

the ground while filling.

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D

IESEL

E

XHAUST

F

LUID

Your vehicle is equipped with a Selective Catalytic

Reduction (SCR) system to meet the very stringent

diesel emissions standards required by the

Environmental Protection Agency.
The purpose of the SCR system is to reduce levels

of NOx (oxides of nitrogen emitted from engines)

that are harmful to our health and the environment

to a near-zero level. A small quantity of Diesel

Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is injected into the exhaust

upstream of a catalyst where, when vaporized, it

converts smog-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx) into

harmless nitrogen (N2) and water vapor (H2O), two

natural components of the air we breathe. You can

operate with the comfort that your vehicle is

contributing to a cleaner, healthier world

environment for this and generations to come.

System Overview

This vehicle is equipped with a Diesel Exhaust Fluid

(DEF) injection system and a Selective Catalytic

Reduction (SCR) catalyst to meet the emission

requirements.
The DEF injection system consists of the following

components:



DEF tank



DEF pump



DEF injector



Electronically-heated DEF lines



DEF control module



NOx sensors



Temperature sensors



SCR catalyst



UQS Sensor

For system messages and warnings

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NOTE:



Your vehicle is equipped with a DEF injection

system. You may occasionally hear an audible

clicking noise. This is normal operation.



The DEF pump will run for a period of time after

engine shutdown to purge the DEF system. This

is normal operation.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is considered a very

stable product with a long shelf life. If DEF is kept

in temperatures between 10° and 90°F (-12° and

32°C), it will last a minimum of one year.
DEF is subject to freezing at the lowest

temperatures. For example, DEF may freeze at

temperatures at or below 12°F (-11°C). The

system has been designed to operate in this

environment.

NOTE:

When working with DEF, it is important to know

that:



Any containers or parts that come into contact

with DEF must be DEF compatible (plastic or

stainless steel). Copper, brass, aluminum, iron

or non-stainless steel should be avoided as they

are subject to corrosion by DEF.



If DEF is spilled, it should be wiped up

completely.

Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)

The DEF gauge (located on the instrument cluster)

will display the level of DEF remaining in the tank

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NOTE:



Driving conditions (altitude, vehicle speed, load,

etc.) will effect the amount of DEF that is used in

your vehicle.



Another factor is that outside temperature can

affect DEF consumption. In cold conditions,

12°F (-11°C) and below, the DEF gauge needle

can stay on a fixed position and may not move

for extended periods of time. This is a normal

function of the system.



There is an electric heater inside the DEF tank

that automatically works when necessary. And if

the DEF supply does freeze, the truck will

operate normally until it thaws.

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DEF FILL PROCEDURE

NOTE:

For the correct fluid type

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Remove cap from DEF tank (located on drivers side

of the vehicle or in fuel door).

DEF Filler Cap And Fuel Fill Chassis Cab Models

NOTE:



The DEF gauge may take up to five seconds to

update after adding a gallon or more of Diesel

Exhaust Fluid (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 possibly 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.



At 40°F (4°C) you could see some increase in

the DEF gauge due to the tank thawing. The

gauge and level sensor are working properly and

is just updating with proper thawed DEF.



Excessive overfilling of the DEF tank can result

in a MIL lamp/fault code and inaccurate level

readings.

Refilling With Nozzles
You can fill up at any DEF distributor.
Proceed as follows:



Insert the DEF nozzle in the filler, start refilling

and stop refilling at the first shut-off (the

shut-off indicates that the DEF tank is full). DO

NOT proceed with the refilling, to prevent

spillage of DEF.



Extract the nozzle.

Refilling With Containers
Proceed as follows:



Check the expiration date.



Read the advice for use on the label before

pouring the content of the bottle into the DEF

tank.



After the indication appears on the instrument

panel display

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no more than 6 Gallons (22 liters).

1 — Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fill Location
2 — Diesel Fuel Fill Location

CAUTION!



To avoid DEF spillage, and possible damage to

the DEF tank from overfilling, do not “top off”

the DEF tank after filling.



DO NOT OVERFILL. DEF will freeze below 12ºF

(-11ºC). The DEF system is designed to work in

temperatures below the DEF freezing point,

however, if the tank is overfilled and freezes,

the system could be damaged.



When DEF is spilled, clean the area immedi

-

ately with water and use an absorbent mate

-

rial to soak up the spills on the ground.



Do not attempt to start your engine if DEF is

accidentally added to the diesel fuel tank as it

can result in severe damage to your engine,

including but not limited to failure of the fuel

pump and injectors.

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Stop filling the DEF tank immediately if DEF

splashes or wells back in the filler neck.
Reinstall cap onto DEF filler tube.
Filling The Def Tank In Cold Climates
Since DEF will begin to freeze at 12°F (-11°C),

your vehicle is equipped with an automatic DEF

heating system. This allows the DEF injection

system to operate properly at temperatures below

12°F (-11°C). If your vehicle is not in operation for

an extended period of time with temperatures

below 12°F (-11°C), the DEF in the tank may

freeze. If the tank is overfilled and freezes, it could

be damaged. Therefore, do not overfill the DEF

tank.

Extra care should be taken when filling with

portable containers to avoid overfilling. Note the

level of the DEF gauge in your instrument cluster.

You may safely add a maximum of 2 gallons

(7.5 liters) of DEF from portable containers when

your DEF gauge is reading ½ full.

VEHICLE LOADING

G

ROSS

V

EHICLE

W

EIGHT

R

ATING

(GVWR)

The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your

vehicle including driver, passengers, vehicle,

options and cargo. The label also specifies

maximum capacities of front and rear axle systems

(GAWR). Total load must be limited so GVWR and

front and rear GAWR are not exceeded.

P

AYLOAD

The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable

load weight a truck can carry, including the weight

of the driver, all passengers, options and cargo.

G

ROSS

A

XLE

W

EIGHT

R

ATING

(GAWR)

The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the

front and rear axles. The load must be distributed

in the cargo area so that the GAWR of each axle is

not exceeded.

Each axle GAWR is determined by the components

in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity

(axle, springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or

suspension components sometimes specified by

purchasers for increased durability does not

necessarily increase the vehicle's GVWR.

T

IRE

S

IZE

The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label

represents the actual tire size on your vehicle.

Replacement tires must be equal to the load

capacity of this tire size.

R

IM

S

IZE

This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire

size listed.

I

NFLATION

P

RESSURE

This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your

vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GAWR.

C

URB

W

EIGHT

The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total

weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including

vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no

occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The

front and rear curb weight values are determined

by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale

before any occupants or cargo are added.



Never add anything other than DEF to the tank

– especially any form of hydrocarbon such as

diesel fuel, fuel system additives, gasoline, or

any other petroleum-based product. Even a

very small amount of these, less than

100 parts per million or less than 1 oz. per

78 gallons (295 liters) will contaminate the

entire DEF system and will require replace

-

ment. If owners use a container, funnel or

nozzle when refilling the tank, it should either

be new or one that has only been used for

adding DEF. Mopar provides an attachable

nozzle with its DEF for this purpose.

CAUTION!

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