RAM CHASSIS CAB 3500 2017 User manual

17DD43-926-AA .RAM Chassis Cab .THIRD Edition .User Guide
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OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND WARRANTY BOOKLET BY VISITING:
WWW.RAMTRUCKS.COM/EN/OWNERS/MANUALS OR WWW.RAMTRUCKS.COM/EN/WARRANTY (U.S.);
WWW.OWNERS.MOPAR.CA/EN (CANADA).
©2017 FCA US LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. RAM IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF FCA US LLC.
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If you are the rst registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain
a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect
Manuals or Warranty Booklets by calling 1 866 726-4636 (U.S.) or
1 800 387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new
Ram vehicle and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions.
However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important
safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect
Manuals and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For additional
information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit
www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Ram dealer.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less
sharp, your reexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
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DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your
driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below
the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated
non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving
while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and
personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme
caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the
road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers,
portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting
while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle
is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle
operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states
or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving.
It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
IMPORTANT
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals, Warranty Booklets
and Tire Warranty can be found on your DVD (if applicable) or by visiting the
website on the back cover of your User Guide. We hope you nd it useful. U.S.
residents can purchase replacement kits by visiting www.techauthority.com and
Canadian residents can purchase replacement kits by calling 1 800 387-1143.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC .......3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ..............6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ...................10
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO —
PASSIVE ENTRY ...............12
REMOTE START ............... 13
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .......14
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . . . 15
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............58
FRONT SEATS ................60
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS .......66
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........68
TILT STEERING COLUMN .........69
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ............71
TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/
HIGH BEAMS LEVER ............72
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............73
SPEED CONTROL ..............74
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS)
OPERATION ..................77
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITHOUT TOUCHSCREEN ........78
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCHSCREEN ...........79
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCHSCREEN ...........81
POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW ....83
WIND BUFFETING .............83
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 84
CYBERSECURITY ..............86
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........87
UCONNECT ACCESS ............88
RADIO 3.0 .................102
UCONNECT 3.0 ..............104
UCONNECT 5.0 ..............107
UCONNECT 8.4/8.4 NAV .........111
UCONNECT 8.4/8.4 NAV VOICE
RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS .......125
UCONNECT PHONE ...........142
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS .................153
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY . . . 153
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ......154
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink) .................157
POWER INVERTER ............160
POWER OUTLETS .............161
AUXILIARY SWITCHES —
IF EQUIPPED ...............163
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —
IF EQUIPPED ...............164
UTILITY
TOWING & PAYLOAD ...........166
TOW/HAUL MODE ............166
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE
MODULE ..................167
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .....169
6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ..........174
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ...............174
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE
(ENGINE BRAKING) ...........177
IDLE-UP FEATURE (AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION ONLY) .........178
ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL
FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR .......179
UNDERBODY MOUNTED FUEL
FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR .......180
EXHAUST REGENERATION .......181
COOL-DOWN IDLE CHART ........183
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........184
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE .........189
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . . 189
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..... 196
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ....196
HOISTING .................203
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ....204
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS ........207
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ......208
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ....208
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ......209
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) .............. 210
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....210
TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD . . . 211
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L . . . 212
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.7L . . . 214
FLUID CAPACITIES — GAS ENGINE . . 216
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND
GENUINE PARTS — GAS ENGINE . . . 216
FLUID CAPACITIES — 6.7L CUMMINS
DIESEL ENGINE ..............218
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS — 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL
ENGINE ...................218
ADDING FUEL ...............220
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .....222
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
GASOLINE ENGINE ............ 222
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE ....227
FUSES ...................235
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ......239
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ...246
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES . . . 255
REPLACEMENT BULBS .........257
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . 258
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ..................258
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED .................258
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .......258
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THEUNITEDSTATES ...........259
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR ...................260
FAQ’s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 261
INDEX ...................263
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) vehicle. Be assured
that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
Your new FCA US vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under
some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for
attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your
eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your
eyes, more than momentarily, off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not
available on this vehicle. FCA US reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without impos-
ing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate
and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed Owner's information
which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD
also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the
Uconnect Touchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional
DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on www.ramtrucks.com/
en/owners/manuals.
FCA US is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By
converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information
for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and
lessen the stress on our environment.
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed
to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal
lines).
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interfer-
ence with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children 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 transmission gear
selector.
•
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply
the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual for further details.
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USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of
your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the
situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle
best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR
®
parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 73
2. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever pg. 72
3. Instrument Cluster Display Controls pg. 153
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 8
5. Instrument Cluster Display pg. 8
6. Electronic Speed Control pg. 74
7. Gear Selector
8. Identify Your Audio System pg. 84
9. Upper Storage Compartment
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10. Lower Storage Compartment
11. Power Outlet pg. 161
12. Electronic Stability Control OFF pg. 195
13. Manual Climate Controls pg. 78
14. Hazard Warning Light
15. Ignition
16. Power Mirrors
17. Power Windows
18. Power Door Locks
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Temperature Gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Voltmeter
(See page 189 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.)
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4. Instrument Cluster Display
5. Oil Pressure Gauge
6. Speedometer
7. Fuel Gauge
(See page 195 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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KEY FOB
This feature allows the driver to operate
the ignition switch with the push of a
button, as long as the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) key fob is in the passenger
compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has
four operating positions, three of which
are labeled and will illuminate when in
position. The three positions are OFF,
ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth position is
START, during start RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not
change with the push of a button, the key
fob may have a low or dead battery. In this
situation a back up method can be used
to operate the ignition switch. Put the
nose side (side opposite of the emer-
gency key) of the key fob against the
ENGINE START/STOP button and push
to operate the ignition switch.
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) oper-
ates similar to an ignition switch. It has
four operating positions, three with de-
tents and one that is spring-loaded. The
detent positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/
RUN. The START position is a spring-
loaded momentary contact position.
When released from the START position,
the switch automatically returns to the
ON/RUN position.
Key Fob
1 — Air Suspension
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — Panic
Key Fob
1 — Lock
2 — Unlock
3 — Remote Start
4 — Emergency Key Release
5 — Emergency Key
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Locking And Unlocking The Doors
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to unlock the driver’s door.
Push and release the unlock button twice within five seconds to unlock all doors, the
tailgate, and the RamBox (if equipped). The turn signal lights will flash to acknowl-
edge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first push of the unlock button. Refer to
“Uconnect Customer Programmable Features” in “Electronics” for further information.
Panic Alarm
1. Push the PANIC button once to turn the Panic Alarm on.
2. Wait approximately three seconds and push the button a second time to turn the
Panic Alarm off.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the keyless ignition node is in
“OFF” mode, 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.
Leaving children 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 transmission 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 (of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go) in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
Emergency Key
Should the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead, there is an emergency key
located in the key fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the doors.
• To remove the emergency key, slide the button on the key fob with your thumb.
Then, pull the key out with your other hand.
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WARNING!
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the transmission 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 of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could start the vehicle,
operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY
Introduction To Keyless Enter-N-Go
The Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicles
key fob. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without
having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons as well as starting and stopping the
vehicle with the push of a button.
NOTE:
The key fob may not be found if it is located next to a mobile phone, lap top or other
electronic device; these devices may block the key fob’s wireless signal.
To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors:
With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger
front door handles, push door handle lock button to lock all doors.
Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle lock button. This could
unlock the door(s).
Push The Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking
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NOTE:
• After pushing the door handle lock button, you must wait two seconds before you
can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done
to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the
vehicle reacting and unlocking.
• The Passive Entry system will not operate if the key fob battery is dead.
The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the key fob lock button or the lock
button located on the vehicles interior door panel.
To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side:
With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob
located outside the vehicle and within
5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger
side door handle, grab either front door
handle to unlock the door automatically.
For further information and applicable
warnings and cautions, please refer to your
Owner’s Manual at
www.ramtrucks.com/en/
owners/manuals
.
REMOTE START
• Push remote start button on the key fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the
remote start button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, push and release the unlock button on the key fob to unlock
the doors and disarm the vehicle security alarm system (if equipped). Then cycle
the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the
ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be started with the key fob after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Mon-
oxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed
when inhaled.
• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System,
windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be severely
injured or killed.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the
ignition for unauthorized operation. While the vehicle security alarm is armed,
interior switches for door locks and tailgate are disabled. If something triggers the
alarm, the vehicle security alarm will provide the following audible and visible
signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the
vehicle security light in the instrument cluster will flash.
To Arm The System
Lock the door using either the power door lock switch (one door must be open) or the
lock button on the key fob (doors can be open or closed), and close all doors.
The vehicle security light in the instrument cluster will flash for 16 seconds. This
shows that the vehicle security alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is
opened, the ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any
manner, the vehicle security alarm will automatically disarm.
NOTE:
• The vehicle security alarm will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door
lock plungers.
• Once armed, the vehicle security alarm disables the unlock switch on the driver
door trim panel and passenger door trim panel.
To Disarm The System
Push the key fob unlock button or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your vehicle. However, you can
create conditions where the vehicle security alarm will give you a false alarm. If one
of the previously described arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle security
alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the
vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the vehicle
security alarm.
If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected, the
vehicle security alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The
exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the vehicle
security alarm.
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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems:
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
• Seat Belt Systems
• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags
• Child Restraints
Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on
some models, or may be optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask your
authorized dealer.
Important Safety Precautions
Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use
your restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a
deploying air bag:
1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a vehicle with
a rear seat.
2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in
the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper
child restraint (refer to “Child Restraints” in this section for further information).
3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (refer to
“Child Restraints” in this section for further information) should be secured in a
vehicle with a rear seat in child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older
children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should
ride properly buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat.
4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
5. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure
that you are using it properly.
6. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly.
7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to
allow the front air bags room to inflate.
8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side air bags, and
deployment occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between
occupants and the door and occupants could be injured.
9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a
disabled person, refer to the “Consumer Assistance” section for customer service
contact information.
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WARNING!
• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying
passenger front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or
younger, including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
Seat Belt Systems
Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on
the road may be a poor driver and could cause a collision that includes you. This can
happen far away from home or on your own street.
Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness
of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown
from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury
caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be
belted at all times.
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped
BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and outboard front seat
passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) to buckle their
seat belts. The Belt Alert feature is active whenever the ignition switch is in the
START or ON/RUN position.
Initial Indication
If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in the START or ON/RUN
position, a chime will signal for a few seconds. If the driver or outboard front seat
passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled
when the ignition switch is first in the START or ON/RUN position the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both outboard front seat belts are
buckled. The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when an outboard
front passenger seat is unoccupied.
BeltAlert Warning Sequence
The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the vehicle is moving above a
specified vehicle speed range and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is
unbuckled (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) (the outboard
front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger seat is
unoccupied). The BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blinking the Seat Belt
Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert warning
sequence has completed, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will remain on until the seat
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belts are buckled. The BeltAlert warning sequence may repeat based on vehicle
speed until the driver and occupied outboard front seat passenger seat belts are
buckled. The driver should instruct all occupants to buckle their seat belts.
Change Of Status
If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front
passenger seat BeltAlert) unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling, the
BeltAlert warning sequence will begin until the seat belts are buckled again.
The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front
passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or other
items are placed on the outboard front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat
(if equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped)
in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly
stowed.
BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does
not recommend deactivating BeltAlert.
NOTE:
If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if
equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until the driver and outboard front seat
passenger seat belts are buckled.
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions except the Crew Cab front center seating position have combination
lap/shoulder belts.
The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very sudden stops or collisions.
This feature allows the shoulder part of the seat belt to move freely with you under
normal conditions. However, in a collision the seat belt will lock and reduce your risk
of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions,
the air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have
air bags.
• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are
not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and
others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
•
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
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WARNING!
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belts whether or
not an air bag is also provided at their seating position to minimize the risk of
severe injury or death in the event of a crash.
• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much
worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of the seat
belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your
passengers safe, too.
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Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together
can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a
lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
WARNING!
• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The seat belt
forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen.
Always wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug.
• A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly. In a collision, it could even cut
into you. Be sure the seat belt is flat against your body, without twists. If you
can’t straighten a seat belt in your vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer
immediately and have it fixed.
• A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal
injuries. Always buckle your seat belt into the buckle nearest you.
• A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop, you
could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat
belt snugly.
• A seat belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the
inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A
seat belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as
shoulder bones. Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so that your strongest
bones will take the force in a collision.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a
collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your
shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
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A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or
loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or
modify the seat belt system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
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