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GAIN Adjustment Buttons (+/-)
Pushing these buttons will adjust the brake control

power output to the trailer brakes in

0.5 increments. The GAIN setting can be increased

to a maximum of 10 or decreased to a minimum of

0 (no trailer braking).
GAIN
The GAIN setting is used to set the trailer brake

control for the specific towing condition and should

be changed as towing conditions change. Changes

to towing conditions include trailer load, vehicle

load, road conditions and weather.
Adjusting GAIN

NOTE:

This should only be performed in a traffic free envi

-

ronment at speeds of approximately 20–25 mph

(30–40 km/h).

1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in good

working condition, functioning normally and

properly adjusted. See your trailer dealer if

necessary.

2. Hook up the trailer and make the electrical

connections according to the trailer

manufacturer's instructions.

3. When a trailer with electric/EOH brakes is

plugged in, the trailer connected message

should appear in the instrument cluster

display (if the connection is not recognized by

the ITBM, braking functions will not be

available), the GAIN setting will illuminate and

the correct type of trailer must be selected

from the instrument cluster display options.

4. Push the UP or DOWN button on the steering

wheel until “TRAILER TOW” appears on the

screen.

5. Push the RIGHT arrow on the steering wheel to

enter “TRAILER TOW”.

6. Push the UP or DOWN buttons until the Trailer

Brake Type appears on the screen.

7. Push the RIGHT arrow and then push the UP or

DOWN buttons until the proper Trailer Brake

Type appears on the screen.

8. In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer on

a dry, level surface at a speed of 20–25 mph

(30–40 km/h) and squeeze the manual brake

control lever completely.

9. If the trailer wheels lockup (indicated by

squealing tires), reduce the GAIN setting; if the

trailer wheels turn freely, increase the GAIN

setting.

Repeat steps 8 and 9 until the GAIN setting is at a

point just below trailer wheel lockup. If towing a

heavier trailer, trailer wheel lockup may not be

attainable even with the maximum GAIN setting

of 10.

* The suggested selection depends and may change depending on the customer preferences for braking performance. Condition of the trailer brakes, driving and road state may also

affect the selection.

Light Electric

Heavy Electric

Light EOH

Heavy EOH

Type of Trailer Brakes

Electric Trailer Brakes

Electric Trailer Brakes

Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer

Brakes

Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer

Brakes

Load

*Under 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) *Above 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) *Under 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) *Above 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)

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Display Messages
The trailer brake control interacts with the

instrument cluster display. Display messages,

along with a single chime, will be displayed when a

malfunction is determined in the trailer

connection, trailer brake control, or on the trailer

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NOTE:



An aftermarket controller may be available for

use with trailers with air or EOH trailer brake

systems. To determine the type of brakes on

your trailer and the availability of controllers,

check with your trailer manufacturer or dealer.



Removal of the ITBM will cause errors and it

may cause damage to the electrical system and

electronic modules of the vehicle. See an autho

-

rized dealer if an aftermarket module is to be

installed.

Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And

Wiring

Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer

size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are

required for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and

seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved

trailer harness and connector.

NOTE:

Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s wiring

harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the

vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer

connector. Refer to the following illustrations.

NOTE:



Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the

vehicle before launching a boat (or any other

device plugged into vehicle’s electrical connect)

into water.



Be sure to reconnect once clear from water

area.

Four-Pin Connector

WARNING!

Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with

the ITBM system may result in reduced or

complete loss of trailer braking. There may be a

increase in stopping distance or trailer instability

which could result in personal injury.

CAUTION!

Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with

the ITBM system may result in reduced or

complete loss of trailer braking. There may be a

increase in stopping distance or trailer instability

which could result in damage to your vehicle,

trailer, or other property.

1 — Ground
2 — Park
3 — Left Stop/Turn
4 — Right Stop/Turn

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Seven-Pin Connector

Trailer Light Check
This feature will run the trailer lights through a

sequence to check the trailer light function. It is

available in the instrument cluster under the

Trailer Tow menu

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When activated the feature will enable all of the

exterior lights sequentially for up to five minutes

for time to walk around and verify functionality. The

following exterior lights will remain on for the

entirety of the sequence:



Park/Running Lamps



Side Marker Lamps (if equipped)



License Lamp



Signature Lamp (if equipped)



Low Beams



Fog Lamps (if equipped)



Daytime Running Lamps

During this time the following lights will sequence,

each activating for three seconds:
1. Brake and CHMSL (third brake light)
2. Left turn signal
3. Right turn signal
4. Reverse Lamps
5. High Beam

This light check sequence will continue for a total

of five minutes.
The sequence will only activate if the following

conditions are met:



Vehicle is equipped with the Trailer Tow

Package



Vehicle is in PARK



Vehicle is not in motion



Ignition in ACC or RUN



Remote start is inactive



Brakes are not applied



Left turn signal is not applied



Right turn signal not applied



Hazard switch is not applied

The sequence will cancel if any of the following

conditions occur:



Brakes are applied



Vehicle is shifted from PARK



Vehicle is no longer stationary



Left turn signal activated from stalk



Right turn signal is activated from stalk



Hazard switch is activated



Any button on the key fob is pushed



Ignition button is pushed



High Beam stalk position is changed



Sequence is canceled in the instrument cluster

1 — Backup Lamps
2 — Running Lamps
3 — Left Stop/Turn
4 — Ground
5 — Battery
6 — Right Stop/Turn
7 — Electric Brakes

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T

OWING

T

IPS

Before setting out on a trip, practice turning,

stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area

located away from heavy traffic.

Automatic Transmission

The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The

transmission controls include a drive strategy to

avoid frequent shifting when towing. However, if

frequent shifting does occur while in DRIVE, select

TOW/HAUL mode or select a lower gear range

(using the Electronic Range Select [ERS] shift

control).

NOTE:

Using TOW/HAUL mode or selecting a lower gear

range (using the ERS shift control) while operating

the vehicle under heavy loading conditions will

improve performance and extend transmission life

by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up.

This action will also provide better engine braking.

Tow/Haul Mode

To reduce potential for automatic transmission

overheating, activate TOW/HAUL mode when

driving in hilly areas, or select a lower gear range

(using the Electronic Range Select [ERS] shift

control) on more severe grades.

Cruise Control — If Equipped



Do not use on hilly terrain or with heavy loads.



When using the Cruise Control, if you experience

speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h),

disengage until you can get back to cruising

speed.



Use Cruise Control in flat terrain and with light

loads to maximize fuel efficiency.

Air Suspension System

To aid in attaching/detaching the trailer from the

vehicle, the air suspension system can be used

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NOTE:

The vehicle must remain in the engine running

position while attaching a trailer for proper leveling

of the air suspension system.

SNOWPLOW

Snowplow Prep Packages are available as a factory

installed option. These packages include

components necessary to equip your vehicle with a

snowplow.

NOTE:

Before installation of a snowplow it is highly recom

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mended that the owner/installer obtain and follow

the recommendations contained within the current

Body Builder’s Guide. See an authorized dealer,

installer or snowplow manufacturer for this infor

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mation. There are unique electrical systems that

must be connected to properly ensure operator

safety and prevent overloading vehicle systems.

B

EFORE

P

LOWING



Check the hydraulic system for leaks and proper

fluid level.



Check the mounting bolts and nuts for proper

tightness.



Check the runners and cutting edge for exces

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sive wear. The cutting edge should be ¼ to

½ inches (6 cm to 1.2 cm) above ground in

snow plowing position.



Check that snowplow lighting is connected and

functioning properly.

WARNING!

Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could

adversely affect performance of the airbag

system in a collision. Do not expect that the

airbag will perform as described earlier in this

manual.

CAUTION!

The “Lamp Out” indicator could illuminate if

exterior lamps are not properly installed.

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S

NOWPLOW

P

REP

P

ACKAGE

M

ODEL

A

VAILABILITY

For Information about snowplow applications visit

www.ramtrucks.com or refer to the current Body

Builder’s Guide.
1. The maximum number of occupants in the

truck should not exceed two.

2. The total GVWR or the Front GAWR or the Rear

GAWR should never be exceeded.

3. Cargo capacity will be reduced by the addition

of options or passengers, etc.

The loaded vehicle weight, including the snowplow

system, all aftermarket accessories, driver,

passengers, options, and cargo, must not exceed

either the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). These weights

are specified on the Safety Compliance

Certification Label on the driver's side door

opening.

NOTE:

Detach the snowplow when transporting

passengers.
Vehicle front end wheel alignment was set to

specifications at the factory without consideration

for the weight of the plow. Front end toe-in should

be checked and reset if necessary at the beginning

and end of the snowplow season. This will help

prevent uneven tire wear.

The blade should be lowered whenever the vehicle

is parked.
Maintain and operate your vehicle and snowplow

equipment following the recommendations

provided by the specific snowplow manufacturer.

O

VER

T

HE

R

OAD

O

PERATION

W

ITH

S

NOWPLOW

A

TTACHED

The blade restricts air flow to the radiator and

causes the engine to operate at higher than

normal temperatures. Therefore, when

transporting the plow, angle the blade completely

and position it as low as road or surface conditions

permit. Do not exceed 40 mph (64 km/h). The

operator should always maintain a safe stopping

distance and allow adequate passing clearance.

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IPS

Under ideal snow plowing conditions, 20 mph

(32 km/h) should be maximum operating speed.

The operator should be familiar with the area and

surface to be cleaned. Reduce speed and use

extreme caution when plowing unfamiliar areas or

under poor visibility.

G

ENERAL

M

AINTENANCE

Snowplows should be maintained in accordance

with the plow manufacturer's instructions.
Keep all snowplow electrical connections and

battery terminals clean and free of corrosion.
When plowing snow, to avoid transmission and

drivetrain damage, the following precautions

should be observed.



Operate with transfer case in 4WD LOW when

plowing small or congested areas where speeds

are not likely to exceed 15 mph (24 km/h). At

higher speeds operate in 4WD HIGH.



Vehicles with automatic transmissions should

use 4WD LOW when plowing deep or heavy

snow for extended periods of time to avoid

transmission overheating.



Do not shift the transmission unless the engine

has returned to idle and wheels have stopped.

Make a practice of stepping on the brake pedal

while shifting the transmission.

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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME)

T

OWING

T

HIS

V

EHICLE

B

EHIND

A

NOTHER

V

EHICLE

NOTE:



When towing your vehicle, always follow appli

-

cable state and provincial laws. Contact state

and provincial Highway Safety offices for addi

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tional details.



Vehicles equipped with air suspension must be

placed in Transport mode before tying them

down (from the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck

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page 157. If the vehicle cannot be placed in

Transport mode (for example, engine will not

run), tie-downs must be fastened to the axles

(not to the body). Failure to follow these instruc

-

tions may cause fault codes to be set and/or

cause loss of proper tie-down tension.

R

ECREATIONAL

T

OWING

— T

WO

-W

HEEL

D

RIVE

M

ODELS

DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the

drivetrain will result.
Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is

allowed ONLY if the rear wheels are OFF the

ground. This may be accomplished using a tow

dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow

this procedure:

NOTE:

If vehicle is equipped with air suspension, ensure

the vehicle is set to Normal Ride Height.

1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle,

following the dolly manufacturer's

instructions.

2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place

automatic transmission in PARK.

4. Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly,

following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.

5. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key fob.
6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for

towing, to secure the front wheels in the

straight position.

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF The Ground

Two-Wheel Drive Models

Four-Wheel Drive Models

Flat Tow

NONE

NOT ALLOWED

See Instructions



Automatic transmission in PARK



Transfer case in N (Neutral)



Tow in forward direction

Dolly Tow

Front

NOT ALLOWED

NOT ALLOWED

Rear

OK

NOT ALLOWED

On Trailer

ALL

OK

OK

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R

ECREATIONAL

T

OWING

—

F

OUR

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HEEL

D

RIVE

M

ODELS

NOTE:

Both the manual shift and electronic shift transfer

cases must be shifted into N (Neutral) for recre

-

ational towing. Automatic transmissions must be

shifted into PARK for recreational towing. Refer to

the following for the proper transfer case N

(Neutral) shifting procedure for your vehicle.

Shifting Into N (Neutral)

Use the following procedure to prepare your

vehicle for recreational towing.

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on level

ground, with the engine running. Firmly apply

the parking brake.

2. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.

CAUTION!



Towing with the rear wheels on the ground will

cause severe transmission damage. Damage

from improper towing is not covered under the

New Vehicle Limited Warranty.



Do not disconnect the driveshaft because

fluid may leak from the transmission, causing

damage to internal parts.

CAUTION!



DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Towing

with only one set of wheels on the ground

(front or rear) will cause severe transmission

and/or transfer case damage. Tow with all

four wheels either ON the ground, or OFF the

ground (using a vehicle trailer).



Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this

vehicle backwards can cause severe damage

to the transfer case.



Before recreational towing, the transfer case

must be in N (Neutral). To be certain the

transfer case is fully in N (Neutral), perform

the procedure outlined under “Shifting Into N

(Neutral)”. Internal transmission damage will

result, if the transfer case is not in N (Neutral)

during towing.



The transmission must be placed in PARK for

recreational 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.



Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because

fluid will leak from the transfer case, causing

damage to internal parts.



Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow

bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will

be damaged.

CAUTION!

WARNING!

You or others could be injured or killed if you

leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer

case in the N (Neutral) position without first fully

engaging the parking brake. The transfer case N

(Neutral) position disengages both the front and

rear driveshafts from the powertrain, and will

allow the vehicle to roll, even if the automatic

transmission is in PARK. The parking brake

should always be applied when the driver is not

in the vehicle.

CAUTION!

It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain

that the transfer case is fully in N (Neutral)

before recreational towing to prevent damage to

internal parts.

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NOTE:

If vehicle is equipped with air suspension, ensure

the vehicle is set to Normal Ride Height.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal.
4. Shift the transfer case into N (Neutral):



With manual shift transfer case, shift the

transfer case lever into N (Neutral).



With electronic shift transfer case, push and

hold the transfer case N (Neutral) button.

Some models have a small, recessed “N”

button (at the center of the transfer case

switches) that must be pushed using a ball

-

point pen or similar object. Other models

have a rectangular N (Neutral) switch,

below the rotary transfer case control knob.

The N (Neutral) indicator light will blink

while the shift is in progress. The light will

stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift

to N (Neutral) is complete. After the shift is

completed and the N (Neutral) light stays

on, release the N (Neutral) button.

5. Release the parking brake.
6. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
7. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and

ensure that there is no vehicle movement.

8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 with automatic

transmission in DRIVE.

9. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. Firmly

apply the parking brake. Turn off the engine.

For vehicles with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™, push

and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button until

the engine shuts off.

10. Shift the transmission into PARK. On 8-speed

transmissions the shifter will automatically

select PARK when the engine is turned off.

11. Turn the ignition to the OFF mode, then cycle

the ignition to the RUN mode and back to the

OFF mode. Remove the key fob from the

ignition.

12. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a

suitable tow bar.

13. Release the parking brake.

NOTE:

With electronic shift transfer case:



Steps 2 through 3 are requirements that must

be met before pushing the N (Neutral) button,

and must continue to be met until the shift has

been completed. If any of these requirements

are not met before pushing the N (Neutral)

button or are no longer met during the shift, the

N (Neutral) indicator light will flash continuously

until all requirements are met or until the

N (Neutral) button is released.



The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode for a

shift to take place and for the position indicator

lights to be operable. If the ignition is not in the

ON/RUN mode, the shift will not take place and

no position indicator lights will be on or flashing.



A flashing N (Neutral) position indicator light

indicates that shift requirements have not been

met.



If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension,

the engine should be started and left running for

a minimum of 60 seconds (with all the doors

closed) at least once every 24 hours. This

process allows the air suspension to adjust the

vehicle’s ride height to compensate for

temperature effects.

Shifting Out Of N (Neutral)

Use the following procedure to prepare your

vehicle for normal usage:
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving

it connected to the tow vehicle.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal.
4. Start the engine. Shift the transmission into

NEUTRAL.



With manual shift transfer case, shift the

transfer case lever to the desired position.



With electronic shift transfer case with

rotary selector switch, push and hold the

transfer case N (Neutral) button until the

N (Neutral) indicator light turns off. After the

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N (Neutral) indicator light turns off, release

the N (Neutral) button. After the N (Neutral)

button has been released, the transfer case

will shift to the position indicated by the

selector switch.



With electronic shift transfer case with

push-button selector switch, push and hold

the switch for the desired transfer case

position, until the N (Neutral) indicator light

turns off and the desired position indicator

light turns on.

NOTE:

When shifting out of transfer case N (Neutral),

turning the engine off is not required, but may be

helpful to avoid gear clash. With the 8-speed auto

-

matic transmission, the engine must remain

running, since turning the engine off will shift the

transmission to PARK (and the transmission must

be in NEUTRAL for the transfer case to shift out of

NEUTRAL).
5. Turn the engine off. Shift automatic

transmission into PARK. On 8-speed

transmissions the shifter will automatically

select PARK when the engine is turned off.

6. Release the brake pedal.
7. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle.
8. Start the engine.

9. Press and hold the brake pedal.
10. Release the parking brake.
11. Shift the transmission into gear, release the

brake pedal, and check that the vehicle

operates normally.

NOTE:

With electronic shift transfer case:



Steps 3 and 4 are requirements that must be

met before pushing the button to shift out of N

(Neutral), and must continue to be met until the

shift has been completed. If any of these

requirements are not met before pushing the

button or are no longer met during the shift, the

N (Neutral) indicator light will flash continuously

until all requirements are met or until the button

is released.



The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode for a

shift to take place and for the position indicator

lights to be operable. If the ignition is not in the

ON/RUN mode, the shift will not take place and

no position indicator lights will be on or flashing.



A flashing N (Neutral) position indicator light

indicates that shift requirements have not been

met.

DRIVING TIPS

D

RIVING

O

N

S

LIPPERY

S

URFACES

Acceleration

Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other

slippery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to

pull erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon

occurs when there is a difference in the surface

traction under the rear (driving) wheels.

WARNING!

Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is

dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sudden

pulling of the rear wheels. You could lose control

of the vehicle and possibly have a collision.

Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there

is likely to be poor traction (ice, snow, wet, mud,

loose sand, etc.).

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D

RIVING

T

HROUGH

W

ATER

Driving through water more than a few inches/

centimeters deep will require extra caution to

ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.

Flowing/Rising Water

Shallow Standing Water

Although your vehicle is capable of driving through

shallow standing water, consider the following

Cautions and Warnings before doing so.

O

FF

-R

OAD

D

RIVING

T

IPS

Care should be taken when attempting to climb

steep hills or driving diagonally across a hill or

slope. If natural obstacles force you to travel

diagonally up or down a hill, choose a mild angle

and keep as little side tilt as possible. Keep the

vehicle moving and make turns slowly and

cautiously.

WARNING!

Do not drive on or across a road or path where

water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm

run-off). Flowing water can wear away the road

or path's surface and cause your vehicle to sink

into deeper water. Furthermore, flowing and/or

rising water can carry your vehicle away swiftly.

Failure to follow this warning may result in

injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your

passengers, and others around you.

WARNING!



Driving through standing water limits your

vehicle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed

5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through

standing water.



Driving through standing water limits your

vehicle’s braking capabilities, which increases

stopping distances. Therefore, after driving

through standing water, drive slowly and

lightly press on the brake pedal several times

to dry the brakes.



Failure to follow these warnings may result in

injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your

passengers, and others around you.

CAUTION!



Always check the depth of the standing water

before driving through it. Never drive through

standing water that is deeper than the bottom

of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.



Determine the condition of the road or the

path that is under water and if there are any

obstacles in the way before driving through

the standing water.



Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving

through standing water. This will minimize

wave effects.

WARNING!



Driving through standing water may cause

damage to your vehicle’s drivetrain compo

-

nents. Always inspect your vehicle’s fluids

(i.e., engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for

signs of contamination (i.e., fluid that is milky

or foamy in appearance) after driving through

standing water. Do not continue to operate

the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated,

as this may result in further damage. Such

damage is not covered by the New Vehicle

Limited Warranty.



Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can

cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause

serious internal damage to the engine. Such

damage is not covered by the New Vehicle

Limited Warranty.

CAUTION!

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If you must back down a hill, back straight down

using REVERSE gear. Never back down in

NEUTRAL or diagonally across the hill.
When driving over sand, mud, and other soft

terrain, shift to low gear and drive steadily. Apply

the accelerator slowly to avoid spinning the

wheels.
Do not reduce the tire pressures for this type of

driving.

After Driving Off-Road

Off-road operation puts more stress on your

vehicle than does most on-road driving. After going

off-road, it is always a good idea to check for

damage. That way you can get any problems taken

care of right away and have your vehicle ready

when you need it.



Completely inspect the underbody of your

vehicle. Check tires, body structure, steering,

suspension, and exhaust system for damage.



Inspect the radiator for mud and debris and

clean as required.



Check threaded fasteners for looseness, partic

-

ularly on the chassis, drivetrain components,

steering, and suspension. Retighten them, if

required, and torque to the values specified in

the Service Manual.



Check for accumulations of plants or brush.

These things could be a fire hazard. They might

hide damage to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle

pinion seals, and propeller shafts.



After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or

similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan,

brake rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle

yokes inspected and cleaned as soon as

possible.



If you experience unusual vibration after driving

in mud, slush or similar conditions, check the

wheels for impacted material. Impacted mate

-

rial can cause a wheel imbalance and freeing

the wheels of it will correct the situation.

WARNING!

Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may

cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking.

You might not have full braking power when you

need it to prevent a collision. If you have been

operating your vehicle in dirty conditions, get

your brakes checked and cleaned as necessary.

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UCONNECT SYSTEMS

For detailed information about your Uconnect 3 With

5-inch Display

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page 255.

For detailed information about your Uconnect

5/5 NAV With 8.4-inch Display system or your

Uconnect 5 NAV With 12-inch Display system, refer

to your Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement.

NOTE:

Uconnect screen images are for illustration

purposes only and may not reflect exact software

for your vehicle.

CYBERSECURITY

Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may

be equipped with both wired and wireless

networks. These networks allow your vehicle to

send and receive information. This information

allows systems and features in your vehicle to

function properly.

Your vehicle may be equipped with certain security

features to reduce the risk of unauthorized and

unlawful access to vehicle systems and wireless

communications. Vehicle software technology

continues to evolve over time and FCA US LLC,

working with its suppliers, evaluates and takes

appropriate steps as needed. Similar to a

computer or other devices, your vehicle may

require software updates to improve the usability

and performance of your systems or to reduce the

potential risk of unauthorized and unlawful access

to your vehicle systems.
The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to

your vehicle systems may still exist, even if the

most recent version of vehicle software (such as

Uconnect software) is installed.

NOTE:



FCA US LLC or your dealer may contact you

directly regarding software updates.



To help further improve vehicle security and

minimize the potential risk of a security breach,

vehicle owners should:



Routinely check www.driveuconnect.com

(US Residents) or www.driveuconnect.ca

(Canadian Residents) to learn about avail

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able Uconnect software updates.



Only connect and use trusted media

devices (e.g. personal mobile phones,

USBs, CDs).

WARNING!



ONLY insert trusted devices/components into

your vehicle. Media of unknown origin could

possibly contain malicious software, and if

installed in your vehicle, it may increase the

possibility for vehicle systems to be breached.



As always, if you experience unusual vehicle

behavior, take your vehicle to your nearest

authorized dealer immediately.

WARNING!

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UCONNECT SETTINGS

The Uconnect system uses a combination of

buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the

faceplate located on the center of the instrument

panel. These buttons allow you to access and

change the Customer Programmable Features.

Many features can vary by vehicle.
Buttons on the faceplate are located below and/or

beside the Uconnect system in the center of the

instrument panel. In addition, there is a SCROLL/

ENTER control knob located on the right side. Turn

the control knob to scroll through menus and

change settings. Push the center of the control

knob one or more times to select or change a

setting.
Your Uconnect system may also have SCREEN OFF

and MUTE buttons on the faceplate.
Push the SCREEN OFF button on the faceplate to

turn off the Uconnect screen. Push the button

again or tap the screen to turn the screen on.
Press the Back Arrow button to exit out of a Menu

or certain option on the Uconnect system.
For the Uconnect 5 systems, push and hold the

Power button on the radio’s faceplate for a

minimum of 15 seconds to reset the radio.

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USTOMER

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ROGRAMMABLE

F

EATURES

Uconnect 5 NAV With 12-inch Display Touchscreen And

Faceplate Buttons

For the Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display, the

Uconnect 5/5 NAV With 8.4-inch Display, and

Uconnect 5 NAV With 12-inch Display
For Uconnect 3, push the SETTINGS button on the

top on faceplate. In this menu, the Uconnect

system allows you to access all of the available

programmable features.
For Uconnect 5, press the Vehicle button on the

touchscreen, then press the Settings tab on the

top of the touchscreen. In this menu, the Uconnect

system allows you to access all of the available

programmable features.

NOTE:



Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a

time.



Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature

settings may vary.

When making a selection, press the button on the

touchscreen to enter the desired menu. Once in

the desired menu, press and release the preferred

setting option until a check mark appears next to

the setting, showing that setting has been

selected. Once the setting is complete, press the

Vehicle button to exit to the screen. Pressing the

Up or Down Arrow button on the right side of the

screen will allow you to toggle up or down through

the available settings.

1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen
2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate

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Display

When the Display button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display the options related to the theme (if equipped), brightness, and color of the

touchscreen. The available settings are:

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Language

This setting will change the language of the Uconnect system and Instrument

Cluster Display. The available languages are English (United States), Español

(Mexico), Italiano (Italia), and Français (Canada).

Display Mode

This setting will allow you to set the brightness manually or have the system

set it automatically. The “Auto” setting has the system automatically adjust

the display brightness. The “Manual” setting will allow the user to adjust the

brightness of the display.

Display Brightness With Headlights ON/Brightness

This setting will allow you to set the brightness when the headlights are on. To

access this setting, Display Mode must be set to “Manual”, the headlights

must be on, and the dimmer wheel must be in the lowest position. The

“+” setting will increase the brightness; the “-” will decrease the brightness.

Display Brightness With Headlights OFF/Brightness

This setting will allow you to set the brightness when the headlights are off. To

access this setting, Display Mode must be set to Manual. The “+” setting will

increase the brightness; the “-” will decrease the brightness.

Set Theme

This setting will allow you to change the display theme.

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Units

This setting will allow you to change the units to “US”, “Metric”, or “Custom”.

The available options within Custom are “Speed” (MPH or km/h), “Distance”

(mi or km), “Current Consumption” (MPG [US], MPG [UK], L/100 km, or

km/L), “Pressure” (psi, kPa, or bar), “Temperature” (°C or °F), Power” (HP

[US], Gal HP [UK], or kW), and “Torque” (lb-ft or Nm) units of measurement

independently.

Keyboard

This setting will change the keyboard type on the display. The selectable

keyboards are “ABCDEF Keyboard”, “QWERTY Keyboard”, and “AZERTY

Keyboard”.

Theme Mode

This setting will allow you to adjust the brightness of your theme. Setting

options are “Light”, “Dark” and “Auto”.

Touchscreen Beep

This setting will allow you to turn the touchscreen beep on or off.

Control Screen Timeout

This setting allows you to set the Control Screen to turn off automatically after

five seconds or stay open until manually closed.

Navigation Next Turn-by-Turn Displayed in Cluster

This setting will display navigation prompts in the Instrument Cluster Display.

Phone Pop-ups Displayed In Cluster

This setting will display smartphone notifications and messages in the

Instrument Cluster Display.

Fuel Saver Display

This setting will enable fuel saver mode in the Instrument Cluster Display.

Ready To Drive Pop-ups

This setting will enable the Ready To Drive Pop-ups in the Instrument Cluster

Display.

Setting Name

Description

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My Profile

When the My Profile button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays options related to the vehicle’s profiles.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Language

This setting will change the language of the Uconnect system and Instrument

Cluster Display. The available languages are English (United States), Español

(Mexico), Italiano (Italia), and Français (Canada).

Display Mode

This setting will adjust the display brightness for the radio to “Auto” or

“Manual”. “Manual” allows for more customization with the radio display

brightness.

Display Brightness Headlights On

This setting will allow you to set the brightness when the headlights are on. To

access this setting, Display Mode must be set to “Manual”, the headlights

must be on, and the dimmer wheel must be in the lowest position. The

“+” setting will increase the brightness; the “-” will decrease the brightness.

Display Brightness Headlights Off

This setting will allow you to set the brightness when the headlights are off. To

access this setting, Display Mode must be set to “Manual”. The “+” setting will

increase the brightness; the “-” will decrease the brightness.

Set Theme

This setting will allow you to change the display theme.

Units

This setting will allow you to change the units to “US”, “Metric”, or “Custom”.

The available options within Custom are “Speed” (MPH or km/h), “Distance”

(mi or km), “Current Consumption” (MPG [US], MPG [UK], L/100 km, or

km/L), “Pressure” (psi, kPa, or bar), “Temperature” (°C or °F), Power” (HP

[US], Gal HP [UK], or kW), and “Torque” (lb-ft or Nm) units of measurement

independently.

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