RAM 1500 TRX (2022 year). Manual in english — page 10

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I

GNITION

P

ARK

I

NTERLOCK

This vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park

Interlock which requires the transmission to be in

PARK before the ignition can be turned to the OFF

position. This helps the driver avoid inadvertently

leaving the vehicle without placing the

transmission in PARK. This system also locks the

transmission in PARK whenever the ignition is in

the OFF position.

NOTE:

The transmission is NOT locked in PARK when the

ignition is in the ACC position (even though the

engine will be off). Ensure that the transmission is

in PARK, and the ignition is OFF (not in ACC

position) before exiting the vehicle.

B

RAKE

/T

RANSMISSION

S

HIFT

I

NTERLOCK

(BTSI) S

YSTEM

This vehicle is equipped with a BTSI system that

holds the transmission gear selector in PARK

unless the brakes are applied. To shift the

transmission out of PARK, the engine must be

running and the brake pedal must be pressed.
The brake pedal must also be pressed to shift from

NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when the vehicle

is stopped or moving at low speeds.

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PEED

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T

RANSMISSION

Rotary Shifter — If Equipped
The transmission is controlled using a rotary

electronic gear selector located on the instrument

panel. The transmission gear range (PRND) is

displayed both above the gear selector and in the

instrument cluster. To select a gear range, simply

rotate the gear selector. You must press the brake

pedal to shift the transmission out of PARK

(or NEUTRAL, when the vehicle is stopped or

moving at low speeds). To shift past multiple gear

ranges at once (such as PARK to DRIVE), simply

rotate the gear selector to the appropriate detent.

Select the DRIVE range for normal driving.

NOTE:

In the event of a mismatch between the gear

selector position and the actual transmission gear

(for example, driver selects PARK while driving),

the position indicator will blink continuously until

the selector is returned to the proper position, or

the requested shift can be completed.
The electronically controlled transmission adapts

its shift schedule based on driver inputs, along

with environmental and road conditions. The

transmission electronics are self-calibrating;

therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may

be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition,

and precision shifts will develop within a few

hundred miles (kilometers).



When exiting the vehicle, always make sure

the ignition is in the OFF position, remove the

key fob from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.



Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing chil

-

dren to be in a vehicle unattended is

dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or

others could be seriously or fatally injured.

Children should be warned not to touch the

parking brake, brake pedal or the transmis

-

sion gear selector.



Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle

(or in a location accessible to children), and do

not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN

position. A child could operate power

windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

CAUTION!



Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after

the vehicle has come to a complete stop.



Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,

NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above

idle speed.



Before shifting into any gear, make sure your

foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.

WARNING!

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Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when

the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is

stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake

pedal when shifting between these gears.
The transmission gear selector has only PARK,

REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE positions. Manual

downshifts can be made using the Electronic

Range Select (ERS) shift control. Pushing the

GEAR “-”/GEAR “+” switches (on the steering

wheel) while in the DRIVE position will select the

highest available transmission gear, and will

display that gear limit in the instrument cluster as

1, 2, 3, etc.

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page 160. Some models will display

both the selected gear limit, and the actual current

gear, while in ERS mode.

Electronic Transmission Gear Selector

Console Shifter — If Equipped
The transmission gear range is displayed both

beside the gear selector and in the instrument

cluster. To select a gear range, push the lock

button on the gear selector and move the selector

rearward or forward. To shift the transmission out

of PARK (P), the engine must be running and the

brake pedal must be pressed. You must also press

the brake pedal to shift from NEUTRAL (N) into

DRIVE (D) or REVERSE (R) when the vehicle is

stopped or moving at low speeds. Select the

DRIVE range for normal driving.

NOTE:



The transmission electronics are self-cali

-

brating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new

vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a

normal condition, and precision shifts will

develop within a few hundred miles (kilome

-

ters).



In the event of a mismatch between the gear

selector position and the actual transmission

gear (for example, driver selects PARK while

driving), the position indicator will blink continu

-

ously until the selector is returned to the proper

position, or the requested shift can be

completed.

The electronically controlled transmission adapts

its shift schedule based on driver inputs, along

with environmental and road conditions.
Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when

the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is

stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake

pedal when shifting between these gears.
The transmission gear selector provides PARK,

REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and SPORT (S) (AutoStick)

shift positions. Manual shifts can be made using

the AutoStick shift control. Toggling the gear

selector forward (-) or rearward (+) while in the

SPORT (AutoStick) position (beside the DRIVE

position), or tapping the paddle shifters (+/-)

(if equipped), will manually select the transmission

gear, and will display the current gear in the

instrument cluster

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Gear Selector

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NOTE:

If the gear selector cannot be moved to the PARK,

REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when pushed

forward), it is probably in the AutoStick (+/-)

position (beside the DRIVE position). In AutoStick

mode, the transmission gear (1, 2, 3, etc.) is

displayed in the instrument cluster. Move the gear

selector to the right (into the DRIVE position) for

access to PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL.

Gear Ranges

Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting

from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range.

NOTE:

After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to

allow the selected gear to engage before acceler

-

ating. This is especially important when the engine

is cold.
PARK (P)
This range supplements the parking brake by

locking the transmission. The engine can be

started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK

while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking

brake when exiting the vehicle in this range.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake

before shifting the transmission to PARK. As an

added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the

curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb

on an uphill grade.

NOTE:

On four-wheel drive vehicles be sure that the

transfer case is in a drive position.
When exiting the vehicle, always:



Apply the parking brake.



Shift the transmission into PARK.



Turn the engine off.



Remove the key fob from the vehicle.

The following indicators should be used to ensure

that you have properly engaged the transmission

into the PARK position:



Look at the transmission gear position display

and verify that it indicates the PARK position (P),

and is not blinking.



With the brake pedal released, verify that the

gear selector will not move out of PARK.

REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle backward.

Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come

to a complete stop.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for

prolonged periods with the engine running.

Apply the parking brake and shift the transmission

into PARK if you must exit the vehicle.

CAUTION!



DO NOT race the engine when shifting from

PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as

this can damage the drivetrain.



Before moving the transmission gear selector

out of PARK, you must start the engine, and

also press the brake pedal. Otherwise,

damage to the gear selector could result.

WARNING!

Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the

ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe

practices that limit your response to changing

traffic or road conditions. You might lose control

of the vehicle and have a collision.

CAUTION!

Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any

other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL

can cause severe transmission damage.
For Recreational Towing

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For Towing A Disabled Vehicle

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DRIVE (D)
This range should be used for most city and

highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts

and downshifts, and the best fuel economy. The

transmission automatically upshifts through all

forward gears.
When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such

as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading

conditions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong

head winds, or while towing a heavy trailer), select

TOW/HAUL mode or use the Electronic Range

Select (ERS) shift control to select a lower gear

range

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page 160. Under these conditions, using

a lower gear range will improve performance and

extend transmission life by reducing excessive

shifting and heat buildup.
During extremely cold temperatures

(-22°F [-30°C] or below), transmission operation

may be modified depending on engine and

transmission temperature as well as vehicle

speed. Normal operation will resume once the

transmission temperature has risen to a suitable

level.

Transmission Limp Home Mode

Transmission function is monitored electronically

for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected

that could result in transmission damage,

Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated.

In this mode, the transmission may operate only in

certain gears, or may not shift at all.

Vehicle performance may be severely degraded

and the engine may stall. In some situations, the

transmission may not re-engage if the engine is

turned off and restarted. The Malfunction Indicator

Light (MIL) may be illuminated. A message in the

instrument cluster will inform the driver of the

more serious conditions, and indicate what actions

may be necessary.
In the event of a momentary problem, the

transmission can be reset to regain all forward

gears by performing the following steps:

NOTE:

In cases where the instrument cluster message

indicates the transmission may not re-engage after

engine shutdown, perform this procedure only in a

desired location (preferably, at an authorized

dealer).
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK, if possible. If

not, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.

3. Push and hold the ignition switch until the

engine turns off.

4. Wait approximately 30 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the

problem is no longer detected, the

transmission will return to normal operation.

NOTE:

Even if the transmission can be reset, we

recommend that you visit an authorized dealer at

your earliest possible convenience. An authorized

dealer has diagnostic equipment to assess the

condition of your transmission. If the transmission

cannot be reset, an authorized dealer service is

required.

Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation —

If Equipped

The ERS shift control allows the driver to limit the

highest available gear when the transmission is in

DRIVE and ERS mode is not active. For example, if

you set the transmission gear limit to FOURTH

gear, the transmission will hold that gear and not

shift above FOURTH gear, but will shift through the

lower gears normally.

NOTE:

ERS will only upshift during a FIRST to SECOND

gear shift when in 4WD LOW. All other ranges will

hold the gear.
You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at

any vehicle speed. When the transmission gear

selector is in DRIVE, the transmission will operate

automatically, shifting between all available gears.

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Tapping the “-” button (on the steering wheel) will

activate ERS mode, display the current gear in the

instrument cluster, and set that gear as the top

available gear. Once in ERS mode, tapping the “-”

or “+” button will change the top available gear.

Electronic Range Select (ERS)

To exit ERS mode, simply push and hold the “+”

button until the gear limit display disappears from

the instrument cluster.

AutoStick — If Equipped

AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission

feature providing manual shift control, giving you

more control of the vehicle. AutoStick allows you to

maximize engine braking, eliminate undesirable

upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall

vehicle performance. This feature can also provide

you with more control during passing, city driving,

cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer

towing, and many other situations.

Paddle Shifters

Operation
In AutoStick mode, you can use the gear selector

(in the SPORT position), or the paddle shifters, to

manually shift the transmission. To activate

AutoStick mode, move the gear selector into the

SPORT (S) position (beside the DRIVE position), or

tap one of the paddle shifters on the steering

wheel. Tapping the “-” shift paddle to enter

AutoStick mode will downshift the transmission to

the next lower gear, while tapping “+” to enter

AutoStick mode will retain the current gear. The

current transmission gear will be displayed in the

instrument cluster.
AutoStick mode has the following operational

benefits:



The transmission will automatically downshift

as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging)

and will display the current gear.



The transmission will automatically downshift to

FIRST gear when coming to a stop. After a stop,

the driver should manually upshift “+” the

transmission as the vehicle is accelerated.



You can start out, from a stop, in FIRST or

SECOND gear (or THIRD gear, in 4WD LOW).

Tapping “+” (at a stop) will allow starting in

SECOND gear. Starting out in SECOND or THIRD

gear can be helpful in snowy or icy conditions.

1 — Shift Up “+”
2 — Shift Down “–”

WARNING!

Do not downshift for additional engine braking

on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could

lose their grip and the vehicle could skid,

causing a collision or personal injury.

1 — “-” Paddle
2 — “+” Paddle

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

If a requested downshift would cause the

engine to overspeed, that shift will not occur.



The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too

low of a vehicle speed.



Holding the “-” paddle pressed, or holding the

gear selector in the “-” position, will downshift

the transmission to the lowest gear possible at

the current speed.



Transmission shifting will be more noticeable

when AutoStick is enabled.



The system may revert to automatic shift mode

if a fault or overheat condition is detected.

NOTE:

When Selec-Speed or Hill Descent Control is

enabled, AutoStick is not active.
To disengage AutoStick, return the gear selector to

the DRIVE position, or press and hold the “+”

paddle shifter (and the gear selector is already in

DRIVE) until "D" is once again indicated in the

instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of

AutoStick at any time without taking your foot off

the accelerator pedal.

When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode

Select TOW/HAUL mode when driving in conditions

such as: driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer,

carrying a heavy load, etc. This mode will improve

performance and reduce the potential for

transmission overheating or failure due to

excessive shifting.

TOW/HAUL Switch

The TOW/HAUL Indicator Light will illuminate in the

instrument cluster to indicate that TOW/HAUL

mode has been activated. Pushing the switch a

second time restores normal operation. Normal

operation is always the default at engine start-up.

If TOW/HAUL mode is desired, the switch must be

pushed each time the engine is started.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —

IF EQUIPPED

F

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LECTRONICALLY

S

HIFTED

T

RANSFER

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ASE

—

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QUIPPED

This is an electronic shift transfer case and is

operated by the 4WD Control Switch

(Transfer Case Switch), located on the

instrument panel.

WARNING!

Do not downshift for additional engine braking

on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could

lose their grip and the vehicle could skid,

causing a collision or personal injury.

WARNING!

Do not use the TOW/HAUL feature when driving

in icy or slippery conditions. The increased

engine braking can cause the rear wheels to

slide, and the vehicle to swing around with the

possible loss of vehicle control, which may

cause an accident possibly resulting in personal

injury or death.

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Four-Position/On-Demand Transfer Case

This electronically shifted transfer case provides

four positions:



Two-Wheel Drive High Range (2WD) — This

range is for normal street and highway driving

on dry hard surfaced roads. Driving the vehicle

in 2WD will have greater fuel economy benefits

as the front axle is not engaged in 2WD.



Four-Wheel Drive High Range (4WD HIGH) —

This range provides torque to the front drive

-

shaft (engages four-wheel drive) which allows

front and rear wheels to spin at the same speed.

This provides additional traction for loose or

slippery road surfaces only.



Four-Wheel Drive Low Range (4WD LOW) — This

range provides low speed four-wheel drive. It

maximizes torque (increased torque over 4WD

HIGH) to the front driveshaft; allowing front and

rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.

This range provides additional traction and

maximum pulling power for loose or slippery

road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph

(40 km/h) in this range.



N (Neutral) — This range disengages both the

front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain.

To be used for flat towing behind another

vehicle

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NOTE:



The 4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW positions are

designed for loose, slippery road surfaces only.

Driving in the 4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW posi

-

tions on dry, hard surfaced roads may cause

increased tire wear and damage to the driveline

components.



The transfer case N (Neutral) button is located

in the center of the 4WD Control Switch and is

pushed by using a ballpoint pen or similar

object. The transfer case N (Neutral) position is

to be used for recreational towing only

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Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights
The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights

(4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW) are located in the

instrument cluster and indicate the current and

desired transfer case selection. When you select a

different transfer case position, the indicator lights

will do the following:
1. The current position indicator light will

turn off.

2. The selected position indicator light will flash

until the transfer case completes the shift.

3. When the shift is complete, the indicator light

for the selected position will stop flashing and

remain on.

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 drive shaft from the powertrain,

and will allow the vehicle to roll, even if the

transmission is in PARK. The parking brake

should always be applied when the driver is

not in the vehicle.



The transmission may not engage PARK if the

vehicle is moving. Always bring the vehicle to a

complete stop before shifting to PARK, and

verify that the transmission gear position indi

-

cator solidly indicates PARK (P) without

blinking. Ensure that the vehicle is completely

stopped, and the PARK position is properly

indicated, before exiting the vehicle.

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If the transfer case does not shift into the desired

position, one or more of the following events may

occur:
1. The indicator light for the current position will

remain on.

2. The newly selected position indicator light will

continue to flash.

3. If the transfer case will not shift, a message

will appear on the cluster stating the 4WD shift

has canceled.

NOTE:

Before retrying a selection, make certain that all

the necessary requirements for selecting a new

transfer case position have been met. To retry the

selection, push the current position, wait five

seconds, and retry selection.
The SERV 4WD Warning Light monitors the

electronic shift four-wheel drive system. If this light

remains on after engine start-up or illuminates

during driving, it means that the four-wheel drive

system is not functioning properly and that service

is required.

NOTE:

Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front

or rear wheels are spinning. This could cause

damage to driveline components.
When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the

engine speed is approximately three times that of

the 2WD or 4WD HIGH positions at a given road

speed. Take care not to overspeed the engine and

do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles

depends on tires of equal size, type and

circumference on each wheel. Any difference in

tire size can cause damage to the drivetrain.
Because four-wheel drive provides improved

traction, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning

and stopping speeds. Do not go faster than road

conditions permit.

Shifting Procedure



If any of the requirements to select a new

transfer case position have not been met, then

the transfer case will not shift. The position indi

-

cator light for the previous position will remain

on and the newly selected position indicator

light will continue to flash until all the require

-

ments for the selected position have been met.



If all the requirements to select a new transfer

case position have been met, then the current

position indicator light will turn off and the

selected position indicator light will flash until

the transfer case completes the shift. When the

shift is complete, the position indicator light for

the selected position will stop flashing and

remain on.

F

IVE

-P

OSITION

E

LECTRONICALLY

S

HIFTED

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RANSFER

C

ASE

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QUIPPED

This is an electronic shift transfer case and is

operated by the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer

Case Switch), which is located on the instrument

panel.

WARNING!

Always engage the parking brake when powering

down the vehicle if the SERV 4WD Warning Light

is illuminated. Not engaging the parking brake

may allow the vehicle to roll which may cause

personal injury or death.

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Five-Position/On-Demand Transfer Case

Five-Position/On-Demand Transfer Case — GT Models

This electronically shifted transfer case provides

five positions:



Two-Wheel Drive High Range (2WD) — This

range is for normal street and highway driving

on dry hard surfaced roads. Driving the vehicle

in 2WD will have greater fuel economy benefits

as the front axle is not engaged in 2WD.



Four-Wheel Drive Automatic High Range

(4WD AUTO) — This range sends power to the

front wheels automatically when the vehicle

senses a loss of traction. This range may be

used during varying road conditions.



Four-Wheel Drive High Range (4WD HIGH) —

This range provides torque to the front drive

-

shaft (engages four-wheel drive) which allows

front and rear wheels to spin at the same speed.

This provides additional traction for loose or

slippery road surfaces only.



Four-Wheel Drive Low Range (4WD LOW) —

This range provides low speed four-wheel drive.

It maximizes torque (increased torque over 4WD

HIGH) to the front driveshaft; allowing front and

rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This

range provides additional traction and

maximum pulling power for loose or slippery

road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph

(40 km/h) in this range.



N (Neutral) — This range disengages both the

front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain.

To be used for flat towing behind another

vehicle

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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 drive shaft from the powertrain,

and will allow the vehicle to roll, even if the

transmission is in PARK. The parking brake

should always be applied when the driver is

not in the vehicle.



The transmission may not engage PARK if the

vehicle is moving. Always bring the vehicle to a

complete stop before shifting to PARK, and

verify that the transmission gear position indi

-

cator solidly indicates PARK (P) without

blinking. Ensure that the vehicle is completely

stopped, and the PARK position is properly

indicated, before exiting the vehicle.

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NOTE:



The 4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW positions are

designed for loose, slippery road surfaces only.

Driving in the 4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW posi

-

tions on dry hard surfaced roads may cause

increased tire wear and damage to the driveline

components.



The transfer case N (Neutral) button is located

in the center of the 4WD Control Switch and is

pushed by using a ballpoint pen or similar

object. The transfer case N (Neutral) position is

to be used for recreational towing only

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Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights
The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights (4WD

HIGH, 4WD LOW, and 4WD AUTO) are located in

the instrument cluster and indicate the current

and desired transfer case selection. When you

select a different transfer case position, the

indicator lights will do the following:
1. The current position indicator light will turn

off.

2. The selected position indicator light will flash

until the transfer case completes the shift.

3. When the shift is complete, the indicator light

for the selected position will stop flashing and

remain on.

If the transfer case does not shift into the desired

position, one or more of the following events may

occur:
1. The indicator light for the current position will

remain on.

2. The newly selected position indicator light will

continue to flash.

3. If the transfer case will not shift, there will be a

cluster message stating the 4WD shift has

canceled.

NOTE:

Before retrying a selection, make certain that all

the necessary requirements for selecting a new

transfer case position have been met. To retry the

selection, push the current position, wait five

seconds, and retry selection.
The SERV 4WD Warning Light monitors the

electronic shift four-wheel drive system. If this light

remains on after engine start-up or illuminates

during driving, it means that the four-wheel drive

system is not functioning properly and that service

is required.

NOTE:

Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front

or rear wheels are spinning. This could cause

damage to driveline components.
When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the

engine speed is approximately three times that of

the 2WD, 4WD AUTO or 4WD HIGH positions at a

given road speed. Take care not to overspeed the

engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles

depends on tires of equal size, type and

circumference on each wheel. Any difference in

tire size can cause damage to the drivetrain.
Because four-wheel drive provides improved

traction, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning

and stopping speeds. Do not go faster than road

conditions permit.

WARNING!

Always engage the parking brake when powering

down the vehicle if the SERV 4WD Warning Light

is illuminated. Not engaging the parking brake

may allow the vehicle to roll which may cause

personal injury or death.

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Shifting Procedure



If any of the requirements to select a new

transfer case position have not been met, then

the transfer case will not shift. The position indi

-

cator light for the previous position will remain

on and the newly selected position indicator

light will continue to flash until all the require

-

ments for the selected position have been met.



If all the requirements to select a new transfer

case position have been met, then the current

position indicator light will turn off and the

selected position indicator light will flash until

the transfer case completes the shift. When the

shift is complete, the position indicator light for

the selected position will stop flashing and

remain on.

ACTIVE-LEVEL FOUR CORNER AIR

SUSPENSION SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

D

ESCRIPTION

The air suspension system provides full-time

load-leveling capability along with the benefit of

being able to adjust vehicle height by using the

toggle switch.

Air Suspension Switch



Off-Road 2 (OR2) (Raises the vehicle approxi

-

mately 2 inches [51 mm]) – This position is

intended for off-road use only where maximum

ground clearance is required. To enter OR2,

push the height selector switch up twice from

the NRH position or once from the OR1 position

while vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h).

While in OR2, if the vehicle speed exceeds

25 mph (40 km/h) the vehicle height will be

automatically lowered to OR1. Off-Road 2 may

not be available due to vehicle payload, an

instrument cluster message will be displayed

when this occurs

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page 117.



Off-Road 1 (OR1) (Raises the vehicle approxi

-

mately 1 inch [26 mm]) – This position should

be the primary position for all off-road driving

until Off-Road 2 (OR2) is needed. A smoother

and more comfortable ride will result. To enter

OR1, push the height selector switch up once

from the NRH position while the vehicle speed is

below 35 mph (56 km/h). When in the OR1

position, if the vehicle speed remains between

40 mph (64 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h) for

greater than 20 seconds or if the vehicle speed

exceeds 50 mph (80 km/h), the vehicle will be

automatically lowered to NRH. Off-Road 1 may

not be available due to vehicle payload, an

instrument cluster message will be displayed

when this occurs

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page 117.

1 — Off-Road 2 Indicator (Customer Selectable)
2 — Off-Road 1 Indicator (Customer Selectable)
3 — Normal Ride Height Indicator

(Customer Selectable)
4 — Aero Height Indicator (Customer Selectable)
5 — Entry/Exit Height Indicator

(Customer Selectable)

CAUTION!

If the vehicle is in Off-Road 1 or Off-Road 2

setting, be aware of your surroundings, you may

not have the clearance required for certain

areas and vehicle damage may occur.

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

Normal Ride Height (NRH) – This is the standard

position of the suspension and is meant for

normal driving.



Aero Height (Lowers the vehicle approximately

0.6 inch [15 mm]) – This position provides

improved aerodynamics by lowering the vehicle.

The vehicle will automatically enter Automatic

Aero Mode when the vehicle speed remains

between 62 mph (100 km/h) and 66 mph

(106 km/h) for greater than 20 seconds or if the

vehicle speed exceeds 66 mph (106 km/h).

The vehicle will return to NRH from Aero Mode if

the vehicle speed remains between 30 mph

(48 km/h) and 35 mph (56 km/h) for greater

than 20 seconds or if the vehicle speed falls

below 30 mph (48 km/h).

NOTE:



Automatic Aero mode will be disabled if a

trailer is detected to prevent shifting loads.



Speed thresholds for raising/lowering the

vehicle automatically at higher speeds only

apply if Automatic Aero Mode is enabled in

your Uconnect Radio settings.

To enter Aero Height manually push the height

selector switch down once from NRH at any

vehicle speed. To return to NRH push the height

selector switch up once while vehicle speed is

less than 56 mph (90 km/h).

NOTE:

Automatic Aero Mode may be disabled through

vehicle settings in the instrument cluster display

Ú

page 117 or through your Uconnect Radio (if

equipped)

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page 238.



Entry/Exit Height (Lowers the vehicle approxi

-

mately 2 inches [51 mm]) – This position lowers

the vehicle for easier passenger entry and exit

as well as lowering the vehicle for easier loading

and unloading of cargo. To enter Entry/Exit

Mode, push the height selector switch down

once from the NRH while the vehicle speed is

below 33 mph (53 km/h). Once the vehicle

speed goes below 15 mph (24 km/h) the

vehicle height will begin to lower. If the vehicle

speed remains between 15 mph (24 km/h) and

25 mph (40 km/h) for greater than 60 seconds,

or the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h)

the Entry/Exit change will be canceled. To return

to Normal Height Mode, push the height

selector switch up once while in Entry/Exit or

drive the vehicle over 15 mph (24 km/h).

NOTE:

Entry/Exit Height may be achieved using the

Remote Lowering feature on your key fob for easier

entry/loading

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page 19.

The system requires that the ignition be in the

ON/RUN position or the engine running for all user

requested changes. When lowering the vehicle, all

of the doors must be closed. If a door is opened at

any time while the vehicle is lowering, the change

will not be completed until the open door(s) is

closed.
This system uses a lifting and lowering pattern

which keeps the headlights from incorrectly

shining into oncoming traffic. When raising the

vehicle, the rear of the vehicle will move up first

and then the front. When lowering the vehicle, the

front will move down first and then the rear.
After the engine is turned off, it may be noticed that

the air suspension system operates briefly; this is

normal. The system is correcting the position of the

vehicle to ensure a proper appearance.
To assist with changing a spare tire, the air

suspension system has a feature which allows the

automatic leveling to be disabled

Ú

page 117.

CAUTION!

When in Entry/Exit Height, be aware of your

surroundings, you may not have the clearance

required for certain areas and vehicle damage

may occur.

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NOTE:



Default Ride Height:



Select Aero Height or Normal Ride Height as

the default for all vehicle speeds and oper

-

ation. This is the selected height that the

suspension will level for speed changes

(e.g. raising from Entry/Exit Height at

speed, lowering from Off-Road Height

at speed, etc.).



Default ride height can be changed by

manually adjusting the Air Suspension

switch to Normal Ride Height or Aero Ride

Height and staying in the selected height for

2.5 seconds. It will be stored as the default

ride height and the height will be main

-

tained until a new default ride height is

selected.

If equipped with a touchscreen radio, all enabling/

disabling of air suspension features must be done

through the radio

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page 238.

A

IR

S

USPENSION

M

ODES

The air suspension system has multiple modes to

protect the system in unique situations. The engine

should be running to change between Air

Suspension Modes.
Automatic Aero Mode
To improve aerodynamics, the air suspension

system has a feature which will put the vehicle into

Aero Height automatically at higher speeds

Ú

page 117.

Automatic Aero Mode may be disabled through

vehicle settings in the Uconnect Radio (if

equipped)

Ú

page 238.

Tire Jack Mode
To assist with changing a tire, the air suspension

system has a feature which allows the automatic

leveling to be disabled

Ú

page 238.

Transport Mode
For towing your vehicle with four wheels off the

road, the air suspension system has a feature

which will put the vehicle into Entry/Exit height and

disable the automatic load leveling system

Ú

page 238.

Wheel Alignment Mode
Before performing a wheel alignment, this mode

must be enabled which will put the vehicle into

NRH and disable automatic leveling

Ú

page 238.

Protection Strategy
In order to protect the air suspension system, the

vehicle will disable load leveling as required

(suspension overloaded, battery charge low, etc.).

Load leveling will automatically resume as soon as

system operation requirements are met. See an

authorized dealer if system does not resume.

NOTE:

For towing with air suspension

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page 216.

I

NSTRUMENT

C

LUSTER

D

ISPLAY

M

ESSAGES

When the appropriate conditions exist, a message

will appear in the instrument cluster display

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page 117.

An audible chime will be heard whenever a system

error has been detected.
See an authorized dealer for system service if

normal operation does not resume.

WARNING!

The air suspension system uses a high pressure

volume of air to operate the system. To avoid

personal injury or damage to the system, see an

authorized dealer for service.

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O

PERATION

Air Suspension Switch

The indicator lamps 1 through 5 will illuminate to

show the current position of the vehicle. Flashing

indicator lamps will show a position which the

system is working to achieve. When raising, if

multiple indicator lamps are flashing, the highest

flashing indicator lamp is the position the system is

working to achieve. When lowering, if multiple

indicators are flashing, the lowest solid indicator

lamp is the position the system is working to

achieve.

Pushing the height selector up once will move the

suspension one position higher from the current

position, assuming all conditions are met

(i.e., ignition in ON/RUN position, engine running,

speed below threshold, etc.). The height selector

switch can be pushed up multiple times, each push

will raise the requested level by one position up to

a maximum position of OR2 or the highest position

allowed based on current conditions (i.e., vehicle

speed, etc.).
Pushing the height selector down once will move

the suspension one position lower from the current

level, assuming all conditions are met (i.e., ignition

in ON/RUN position, engine running, doors closed,

speed below threshold, etc.). The height selector

switch can be pushed down multiple times, each

push will lower the requested level by one position

down to a minimum of Entry/Exit Mode or the

lowest position allowed based on current

conditions (i.e., vehicle speed, etc.).

Automatic height changes will occur based on

vehicle speed and the current vehicle height. The

indicator lamps and instrument cluster display

messages will operate the same for automatic

changes and user requested changes.



Off-Road 2 (OR2) – Indicator lamps 5, 4, 3, 2

and 1 will be illuminated.



Off-Road 1 (OR1) – Indicator lamps 5, 4, 3 and

2 will be illuminated.



Normal Ride Height (NRH) – Indicator lamps

5, 4 and 3 will be illuminated.



Aero Height– Indicator lamps 5 and 4 will be

illuminated.



Entry/Exit – Indicator lamp 5 will be illuminated.

Entry/Exit can be requested up to 33 mph

(53 km/h). If vehicle speed is reduced to, and

kept below, 15 mph (24 km/h) indicator lamp 4

will flash and indicator lamp 5 will remain solid

until Entry/Exit is achieved at which point indi

-

cator lamp 4 will turn off.

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

Automatic Aero Mode – Indicator lamps 5 and 4

will be illuminated.



Transport Mode – No indicator lamps will be illu

-

minated. Transport Mode is disabled by driving

the vehicle or disabling in the Uconnect settings.



Tire/Jack Mode – Indicator lamps 5 and 1 will

be illuminated. Tire/Jack Mode is disabled by

driving the vehicle or disabling in the Uconnect

settings.



Wheel Alignment Mode – Indicator lamps 3, 4,

and 5 will be illuminated. Wheel Alignment

Mode is disabled by driving the vehicle or

disabling in the Uconnect settings.

ACTIVE-LEVEL FOUR CORNER

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

(OFF-ROAD GROUP) — IF EQUIPPED

D

ESCRIPTION

The air suspension system provides full-time

load-leveling capability along with the benefit of

being able to adjust vehicle height by using the

toggle switch.

Rebel Air Suspension Controls



Off-Road (OR) (Raises the vehicle approximately

1 inch [26 mm]) – This position is intended for

off-roading use only where maximum ground

clearance is required. To enter OR, push the

height selector switch up once from the NRH

position while vehicle speed is below 20 mph

(32 km/h). While in OR, if the vehicle speed

exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h) the vehicle height

will be automatically lowered to NRH. Off-Road

may not be available due to vehicle payload, an

instrument cluster display message will be

shown when this occurs

Ú

page 117.



Normal Ride Height (NRH) – This is the standard

position of the suspension and is meant for

normal driving.



Aero Height (Lowers the vehicle approximately

0.6 inches [15 mm]) – This position provides

improved aerodynamics by lowering the vehicle.

The vehicle will automatically enter Automatic

Aero Mode when the vehicle speed remains

between 62 mph (100 km/h) and 66 mph

(106 km/h) for greater than 20 seconds or if the

vehicle speed exceeds 66 mph (106 km/h).

The vehicle will return to NRH from Aero Mode if

the vehicle speed remains between 30 mph

(48 km/h) and 35 mph (56 km/h) for greater

than 20 seconds or if the vehicle speed falls

below 30 mph (48 km/h).

1 — Off-Road Indicator (Customer Selectable)
2 — Normal Ride Height Indicator

(Customer Selectable)
3 — Aero Height Indicator (Customer Selectable)
4 — Entry/Exit Height Indicator

(Customer Selectable)

CAUTION!

If the vehicle is in Off-Road setting, be aware of

your surroundings, you may not have the

clearance required for certain areas and vehicle

damage may occur.

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NOTE:



Automatic Aero mode will be disabled if a

trailer is detected to prevent shifting loads.



Speed thresholds for raising or lowering the

vehicle only apply if Automatic Aero Mode is

enabled through vehicle settings on your

Uconnect Radio.



To enter Aero Height manually push the

height selector switch down once from NRH

at any vehicle speed. To return to NRH push

the height selector switch up once while

vehicle speed is less than 56 mph

(90 km/h).



Automatic Aero Mode may be disabled

through vehicle settings on your Uconnect

Radio.



Entry/Exit Height (Lowers the vehicle approxi

-

mately 3 inches [73 mm]) – This position lowers

the vehicle for easier passenger entry and exit as

well as lowering the vehicle for easier loading and

unloading of cargo. To enter Entry/Exit Mode,

push the height selector switch down twice from

the NRH while the vehicle speed is below 33 mph

(53 km/h). Once the vehicle speed goes below

15 mph (24 km/h) the vehicle height will begin to

lower. If the vehicle speed remains between

15 mph (24 km/h) and 25 mph (40 km/h) for

greater than 60 seconds, or the vehicle speed

exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h) the Entry/Exit change

will be canceled. To return to Normal Height

Mode, push the height selector switch up twice

while in Entry/Exit or drive the vehicle over

15 mph (24 km/h). Entry/Exit Height may not be

available due to vehicle payload, an instrument

cluster display message will be shown when this

occurs

Ú

page 117.

The system requires that the ignition be in the

ON/RUN position or the engine running for all user

requested changes. When lowering the vehicle, all

of the doors must be closed. If a door is opened at

any time while the vehicle is lowering, the change

will not be completed until the open door(s) is

closed.
This system uses a lifting and lowering pattern

which keeps the headlights from incorrectly

shining into oncoming traffic. When raising the

vehicle, the rear of the vehicle will move up first

and then the front. When lowering the vehicle, the

front will move down first and then the rear.
After the engine is turned off, it may be noticed that

the air suspension system operates briefly; this is

normal. The system is correcting the position of the

vehicle to ensure a proper appearance.

To assist with changing a spare tire, the air

suspension system has a feature which allows the

automatic leveling to be disabled

Ú

page 238.

NOTE:



Default Ride Height:



Select Aero Height or Normal Ride Height as

the default for all vehicle speeds and oper

-

ation. This is the selected height that the

suspension will level for speed changes

(e.g. raising from Entry/Exit Height at speed,

lowering from Off-Road Height at speed,

etc.).



Default ride height can be changed by

manually adjusting the Air Suspension

switch to Normal Ride Height or Aero Ride

Height and staying in the selected height for

2.5 seconds. It will be stored as the default

ride height and the height will be main

-

tained until a new default ride height is

selected.

If equipped with a touchscreen radio, all enabling/

disabling of air suspension features must be done

through the radio

Ú

page 238.

CAUTION!

When in Entry/Exit Height, be aware of your

surroundings, you may not have the clearance

required for certain areas and vehicle damage

may occur.

WARNING!

The air suspension system uses a high pressure

volume of air to operate the system. To avoid

personal injury or damage to the system, see an

authorized dealer for service.