2005 Dodge RAM SRT10 Owners Manual

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phone call. When the second call is established, press the ’Phone’ button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Phone Connectivity Transferring an Active Call between the UConnect™ System and Your Cellular Phone The UConnect™ system allows ongoing calls to be trans- ferred to your cellular phone or to the UConnect™ system without terminating the call. To transfer an ongo- ing call from your cellular phone to the UConnect™ system or vice versa, press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙Transfer Call⬙. Delete Paired Cellular Phones • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt, say ⬙Setup⬙. • When prompted, say “ Phone Pairing”. • At the next prompt, say ⬙Delete⬙. • You will be asked to say the name of the phone that you wish to delete. You can either say the name of the phone that you wish to delete or you can say ⬙All⬙ to delete all the phones. Connect or Disconnect the Connection between the UConnect™ System and Your Cellular Phone Your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices, but can only be actively ⬙connected⬙ with one electronic device at a time. If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue- tooth™ connection between a paired cellular phone and the UConnect™ system, follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user’s manual. List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt, say ⬙Setup List Phones⬙ and the UConnect™ system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from highest prior- ity to lowest priority. Select a Lower Priority Paired Cellular Phone • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt, say ⬙Setup⬙. • When prompted, say “Select Phone”. • When prompted, say the phone name of the cellular phone you wish to use, or say ⬙List Phones⬙ to hear a list of all the phones that have been paired to your UConnect™ system. To select a phone from the list, press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙Select⬙. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 • The lower priority phone will only be used for the next phone call. After that, the UConnect™ system will return to using the highest priority phone in the vehicle. UConnect™ System Features Barge In - Touch Tone Phone Inputs You can use your UConnect™ system to access a voice mail system, an automated service, or any other phone number that you can dial with any phone. When calling a number with your UConnect™ system that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can push the ’Voice Recogni- tion’ button and say the sequence you wish to enter followed by ⬙Send⬙. For example, if required to enter your pin number, you can press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙3 7 4 6 Send⬙, or whatever you have made your pin. This method can also be used in instances where you 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE are pressing a number on your keypad to navigate through a menu structure or to enter a number for a pager. Barge In - Overriding Prompts The ’Voice Recognition’ button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately. For example, if a prompt is playing ⬙Would you like to pair a phone, clear aѧ⬙, you could press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙Pair A Phone⬙ to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt. Language Selection To change the language that the UConnect™ system is using, press the ’Phone’ button and say the name of the language you wish to switch to (English, Español, or Français as equipped). After selecting one of the lan- guages, all prompts and voice commands will be in the selected language. Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g. the UConnect™ sys- tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt, say ⬙Setup Confirmation⬙. The UConnect™ system will play the current confir- mation prompt status and you will be given the choice to change it. Low Signal, Battery Strength, and Roam Notification The UConnect™ system will provide notification to inform you if your cellular phone is in roaming status, has low signal strength, or has a low battery when you are trying to place a phone call. Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the UConnect™ system. By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth™ cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s stereo sys- tem. The UConnect™ system will work the same as if you dialed the number using voice recognition. Mute/Unmute When you mute the UConnect™ system, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the UConnect™ system press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙Mute⬙. In order to unmute the UConnect™ system; press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙Unmute⬙. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Help If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to know what your options are at any prompt, say ⬙Help⬙. The UConnect™ system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. Cancel At any prompt, you can say ⬙Cancel⬙ and you will be returned to the previous menu. Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency, say ⬙Dial Emergency⬙ or ⬙Call Emergency⬙ and the UConnect™ system will instruct your cellular phone to call 911. Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance, say ⬙Dial Towing Assis- tance⬙ or ⬙Call Towing Assistance⬙. Please refer to the 24-Hour Towing Assistance coverage details in the DaimlerChrysler Motors Company 24-Hour Towing As- sistance Program Guide. 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS The seating options available in this truck are the result of extensive customer research and evaluations. WARNING! It is extremely 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. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked. WARNING! You can be seriously, even fatally injured riding in a seat with the seatback reclined. Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. If you ride in this position, the shoulder harness will no longer be restraining you. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and receive serious or fatal injuries. Recline in a seat only when the vehicle is parked. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 40-20-40 Front Seat As the name implies, the seat is divided into 3 segments. The outboard seat portions are each 40% of the total width of the seat. The back of the center portion (20%) easily folds down to provide an armrest/center storage compartment (if equipped). 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Driver Seat CAUTION! Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may cause damage to the seat controls. Up, Down, Forward, and Rearward The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the front seat cushions. Three switches control the seat move- ment. The four-way switch in the center can be moved forward or backwards to get the most comfortable posi- tion. The same switch can be moved up and down to control seat height. Change the seat angle by using the two toggle switches, tilting it up or down. Manual Passenger Seat UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Tilt Adjustment Passenger Side Manual The passenger seat is adjustable forward or backward and is equipped with a back recliner. 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Seatback Recline The recliner mechanism control is on the outboard side of the seat. To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position. Using body pressure, lean forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched. Manual Recline Lever Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down on the restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical, at least to the level of the ears. To lower the head restraint, push in the button and then push down on the head restraint. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel. Once the hood is released you must reach into the opening beneath the center of the grille and push up the latch to release the safety catch before raising the hood. 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before driving. LIGHTS Interior Lights UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Courtesy/ dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the second upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the key fob. Rotating the dimmer control to the optional fully upward position will 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE turn on the cargo light located on the back of the cab. When a door is open and the interior lights are on, rotating the dimmer control all the way down to the OFF detent will cause all the interior lights to go out. This is also known as the ⬙Party⬙ mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehicle’s battery. The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or down (dimmer). When the headlights are ON you can supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom- eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the “Parade” mode and is useful when headlights are re- quired during the day. Battery Saver To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, Load Shed- ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. If the ignition is off and any door is left ajar for 15 minutes or the dimmer control is rotated upwards for 15 minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off. If the headlamps remain on while the ignition is cycled off, the exterior lights will automatically turn off after 5 minutes. After 5 minutes timeout, if the headlamp switch is turned off and then turned on, the exterior lights will automatically turn off after 15 minutes. If the dimmer control is rotated to the cargo lamp position with the ignition off, the cargo lamps will automatically turn off after 15 minutes. NOTE: Battery Saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is ON. Headlamp Delay — If Equipped To aid in your exit, your vehicle, if equipped, can be programmed by your dealer with a headlamp delay that will leave the headlamps on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition is turned OFF while the headlamp switch is on, and then the headlamp switch is cycled off. The headlamps will remain on for 60 seconds. Headlamp delay can be cancelled by either turning the headlamp switch ON then OFF or by turning the ignition ON. Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights When the headlight switch is rotated to the first position, the parking lights, taillights, side marker lights, license plate light and instrument panel lights are all turned on. The headlights will turn ON when the switch is rotated to the second position. The ⬙LAMP OUT⬙ indicator will be illuminated in the instru- ment cluster if a defective bulb or wiring circuit is detected for the headlamp system. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight lenses that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- lowed by rinsing. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses. Daytime Running Lights (Canada and Fleet Vehicles Only) The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the engine is started. This provides a constant ⬙Lights ON⬙ condition until the ignition is turned OFF. The lights illuminate at less than normal intensity. If the parking brake is applied the Daytime Running Lights will turn off. Lights-on Reminder If the headlights, parking lights, courtesy lights or cargo lights are left on, after the ignition is turned off, a continuous chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights The foglights are turned ON by placing the headlight rotary control in the parking light or headlight position and pulling out the headlight rotary control. The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are ON or when the vehicle headlights are ON low beam. An indicator light located left of the switch will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will turn off when the switch is pressed in, when the headlight switch is rotated to the OFF position or the high beam is selected. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 illuminated and a chime will be heard. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the switch or indicator lamp is defective. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down. CARGO LIGHT The cargo lights are turned on by rotating the dimmer control to the optional fully upward position. The cargo lights will also turn on for 30 seconds when a key fob Unlock is pressed, as part of the illuminated entry feature. MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL LEVER The multifunction control lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Turn Signals Move the lever up or down to signal a right-hand or left-hand turn. The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashes to indicate the direction of the turn, and proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. If a defective bulb or wiring circuit is detected for the turn signal system, the arrow indicators will flash at a faster rate. Also, the ⬙LAMP OUT⬙ indicator in the instrument cluster will be 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released. High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch Pull the multifunction control lever fully toward the steering wheel to switch the headlights from HIGH or LOW beam. Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wiper System UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction control lever. Turn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed. The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. For maximum delay between cycles, rotate the control knob into the upper end of the delay range. 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob until it enters the LO continual speed position. The delay can be regulated from a maximum of about 15 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every 2 seconds. The delay intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed is 10 mph (16 km) or less. WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with defroster before and during wind- shield washer use. Windshield Washers To use the washer, push in on the washer knob on the end of the multifunction control lever and hold while spray is desired. If the washer knob is depressed while in the delay range, the wiper will operate for several seconds after the washer knob is released. It will then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. If the washer knob is pushed, for a period greater than 1 second, while in the OFF position, the wiper will wipe approximately three wipes, after the wash knob is released. To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers. TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the column, push down on the lever below the turn signal control and move the wheel up or down, as desired. Push the lever back up to lock the column firmly in place. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving. 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS Adjustment 1. Position the driver seat so that you are at least 10 inches (254 mm) away from the airbag located in the center of the steering wheel. 2. Fasten and adjust the seatbelts. 3. Move the adjustable pedal switch, located to the left of the steering column near the parking brake release, in the direction you desire to move the pedals. 4. The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or when the Speed Control is SET. The power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals allow the driver to establish a comfortable position relative to the steering wheel and pedals. CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal’s path. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged, this device takes over accelerator opera- tion at speeds greater than 35 mph (56 km/h). The controls are mounted on the steering wheel. 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate Push the ON/OFF button to the ON position. In the instrument cluster, the word “CRUISE” illuminates when the system is on. To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press and release the SET button. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, normal braking, clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle, or pressing the CAN- CEL button will deactivate speed control without erasing the memory. Pushing the ON/OFF button to the OFF position or turning off the ignition erases the memory. WARNING! Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system to cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you aren’t using it. To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed, push and release the RESUME button. Resume can be used at any speed above 30 mph (50 km/h). To Vary The Speed Setting When the speed control is on, speed can be increased by pressing and holding the ACCEL button. When the button is released, a new set speed will be established. Tapping the ACCEL button once will result in a speed increase of 2 mph (3 km/h). Each time the button is tapped, speed increases so that tapping the button three times will increase speed by three increments. Tapping the COAST button once will result in a speed decrease of 1 mph (2 km/h). Each time the button is tapped, speed will decrease. For example, tapping the button 3 times will decrease the speed by 3 mph (6 km/h). To decrease speed while the speed control is on, press and hold the COAST button. Release the button when the desired speed is reached, and the new speed will be set. To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. NOTE: When driving uphill, at elevations above 2,000 feet (610 meters), or when the vehicle is heavily loaded the vehicle may slow below the SET speed. If the vehicle speed drops below (refer to the table below for the speed UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 for your specific engine), the speed control will automati- cally disengage. If this happens, you can push down on the accelerator pedal to maintain the desired speed. Vehicles equipped with a 6–speed-manual transmission should be operated in 5th gear or lower under the above conditions. WARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery. 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console consists of the following features: • Courtesy/Reading Lights • Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) • Universal Garage Door Opener Courtesy/Reading Lights In the middle of the console are two courtesy/reading lights. Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the courtesy light position (fully upward position), or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, if so equipped. These lights are also operated individually as reading lights by pressing the recessed area of the corresponding lens. NOTE: The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the interior lights are left on after the vehicle is turned off, they will extinguish after 15 minutes. COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER This overhead console consists of the following: • Courtesy Lights • Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer • Universal Garage Door Opener This overhead console allows you to choose between a compass/temperature display and one of four trip con- ditions being monitored. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 US/M Button Use this button to change the display from U.S. to metric measurement units. 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE RESET Button Global Reset If the RESET button is pressed twice within 4 seconds while in any of the 3 resettable displays, the Global Reset will reset all 3 displays. Step Button Use this button to reset the following displays to zero: Average Fuel Economy Trip Odometer Elapsed time Use this button to choose or cycle through the four trip conditions. Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. This display mode becomes less sensitive to instantaneous changes in fuel consumption as the number of total vehicle miles since the last reset increases. It is suggested that this mode be reset periodically for general operation or when driving conditions change significantly (for example, at the end of a trip or when a trailer is connected or disconnected) to make the displayed aver- age fuel economy a more meaningful number. Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank. The estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 When Distance To Empty = 0, the fuel gauge pointer will initially be on the left edge of the red “E” marker. At this point (fuel gauge pointer on the left edge of the red “E” marker) there is reserve fuel capacity, which corresponds to approximately 8% of tank volume. This reserve capac- ity was put in place to prevent the likelihood of custom- ers running out of fuel when operating at maximum load conditions in areas where there aren’t many gas stations. NOTE: The Distance To Empty will remain equal to zero, until the vehicle runs out of fuel or is refueled. Ram SRT-10 fuel tank volume is as follows: • 26 gallons Trip Odometer (ODO) This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset. 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Elapsed Time (ET) This display shows the accumulated ignition ON time since the last reset. C/T Button Use this button to select a readout of the outside tem- perature and one of eight compass headings that indicate the direction in which the vehicle is facing. WARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularly in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such conditions to prevent an accident and possible per- sonal injury or property damage. Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating which eliminates the need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the CAL symbol will be displayed. After completing one 360° turn, with the vehicle traveling less than 5 mph (8 km/h), in an area free from large metal or metallic objects, the CAL symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally. Manual Compass Calibration NOTE: To ensure proper compass calibration, make sure the compass variance is properly set before manu- ally calibrating the compass. If the compass appears erratic and the CAL symbol does not appear, you must manually put the compass into the “Calibration” mode. To Put Into a Calibration Mode Turn on the ignition and set the display to “Compass/ Temperature.” Press and hold the RESET button to change the display between VAR (compass variance) and CAL (compass calibration) modes. When the CAL sym- bol is displayed complete one 360 degree turn in an area free from large metal objects or power lines. The CAL 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic north is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set according to the Compass Variance Map. To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set the display to “Compass/Temperature.” Press the RESET button approximately five seconds. The last variance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEP button to select the new variance zone and press the RESET button to resume normal operation. Outside Temperature Because the ambient temperature sensor is located un- derhood, engine temperature can influence the displayed temperature, therefore, temperature readings are slowly updated when the vehicle speed is below 20 mph (30 km/h) or during stop and go driving. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 GARAGE DOOR OPENER The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that operate de- vices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the push of a button. The Universal Transceiver operates off your vehi- cle’s battery and charging system; no batteries are needed. 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For additional information on HomeLink威, call 1–800– 355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. WARNING! A moving garage door can cause injury to people and pets in the path of the door. People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by federal safety stan- dards. This includes most garage door opener mod- els manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features it could cause injury or death. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.homelink.com for safety information or assistance. Programming HomeLink NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the second (or ⬙accessories⬙) position for programming and/or opera- tion of HomeLink. It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons, and release only when the indicator light begins to flash (after 20 seconds). Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat step one to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink buttons. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. A moving door or gate can cause serious injury or death to people and pets or damage to objects. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3 inches (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink button that you want to train and the hand-held trans- mitter buttons. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed. WARNING! Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri- ous injury or death. 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 3 with procedures noted in the ⬙Gate Operator/Canadian Pro- gramming⬙ section. 4. The HomeLink indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons after the indicator light changes from the slow to the rapid flash. 5. Press and hold the just trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released. NOTE: To program the remaining two HomeLink but- tons, begin with ⬙Programming⬙ step two. Do not repeat step one. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with ⴖProgram- mingⴖ steps 6-8 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the ⬙learn⬙ or ⬙smart⬙ button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the ⬙learn⬙ or ⬙smart⬙ button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manu- facturer.) NOTE: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step eight. 8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button. Repeat the ⴖpress/hold/releaseⴖ sequence a second time, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. HomeLink should now activate your equipped device. NOTE: To program the remaining two HomeLink but- tons, begin with ⬙Programming⬙ step two. Do not repeat step one. For questions or comments, please contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. Canadian Programming/Gate Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- nals to ⬙time-out⬙ (or quit) after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming. rolling code UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to ⬙time-out⬙ in the same manner. If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties programming a gate operator by using the ⬙Program- ming⬙ procedures (regardless of where you live), replace ⴖProgramming HomeLinkⴖ step 3 with the following: If programming a garage door opener or gate NOTE: operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the ⬙cycling⬙ process to prevent possible overheating. 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release every two seconds (⬙cycle⬙) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been accepted by HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly.) Proceed with ⬙Programming⬙ step four to complete. 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using HomeLink To operate, simply press and release the programmed HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. In the event that there are still programming difficulties or questions, contact HomeLink at: www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. Erasing HomeLink Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased but can be ⬙reprogrammed⬙ - note below), follow the step noted: • Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons until the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds. HomeLink is now in the train (or learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with ⬙Programming⬙ - step 2. Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button. Do NOT release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink button, proceed with ⬙Programming⬙ step 2 For questions or comments, contact HomeLink at: www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. Security If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies. To erase all of the previously trained frequencies, hold down both outside buttons until the green light begins to flash. This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undes- ired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. HomeLink威 is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls, Inc. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such en- trapment may result in serious injury or death. • In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are prop- erly secured too. • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result. 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof - Express Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically. This is called Express Open. During Express Open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof. Closing Sunroof - Express Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroof will close automatically from any position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automatically. This is called Express Close. During Express Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and release to Express Close. Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing, press the switch forward and hold for two seconds after the reversal occurs. This allows the sunroof to move towards the closed position. NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed. Venting Sunroof - Express Press and release the ⬙V⬙ button, and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called Express Vent, and will occur regardless of sunroof position. During Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. Ignition Off Operation The power sunroof switches remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Sunroof Fully Closed Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed. Sunshade Operation The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open. Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window. 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS The auxiliary electrical outlets can provide power for in cab accessories designed for use with the standard “cigar lighter” plugs. One of the outlets is the cigar lighter outlet, located in the instrument panel below the ash receiver. This outlet has a fused direct feed from the battery so it receives power whether the ignition is ON or OFF. All accessories connected to this outlet should be re- moved or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge. There is an additional Pop-Up Power Outlet in the center console ahead of the shifter lever. This outlet is powered only when the ignition switch is in the On or Accessories position. CAUTION! Direct Battery Fed Electrical Outlet(s) Use With Engine Off• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the battery even more quickly. Only use these intermit- tently and with greater caution. • After the use of high power draw accessories, or long periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 It heats when pushed in and pops out automatically when ready for use. To preserve the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position. CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER The ash receiver is opened and closed by pushing on the front surface of the receiver and then allowing the receiver to open. The cigar lighter is located in the instrument panel below the ash receiver. NOTE: This outlet has a fused direct feed from the battery so it receives power whether the ignition is ON or OFF. Leaving items such as cell phones in this outlet when the engine is not running will cause the battery to run down. 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Front Cupholders The cupholders consist of two cupwells for passenger convenience. STORAGE Center Storage Compartment The center portion of the seat folds down to provide an armrest with unique storage compartments under the lid. Push the button on the front of the armrest to raise the cover. Inside there is a power outlet (if equipped), removable coin holder (if equipped), and two dividers to UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Storage and Seats Located in the center of the front 40/20/40 seat cushion below the armrest storage is a second storage compart- ment. This lower bin of the 20% seat has additional storage and for the vehicles equipped with the RDQ audio system (if equipped) it will also contain the sub- woofer audio amplifier in the lower bin. configure the storage area into compartments. For ex- ample, compartments can be configured to hold a lap-top computer, a cellular telephone, CD’s and miscellaneous items. The top of the cover provides a generous firm surface to serve as a desktop for your “mobile office.” WARNING! • This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle operation, or an accident. Only use the center seating position when the armrest is fully upright. • In an accident, the latch may open if the total weight of the items stored exceeds about 10 lbs (4.5 kg). These items could be thrown about endangering occupants of Items stored should not exceed a total of 10 lbs (4.5 kg). the vehicle. 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There is also storage behind the seat. This storage area contains the 10 inch subwoofer (if equipped). PICKUP BOX The pickup box on your new Ram has many features designed for utility and convenience. If you are installing a toolbox to the front of the NOTE: pickup box, you must use Mopar威 toolbox brackets available from your dealer. You can carry wide building materials (sheets of ply- wood, etc.) by building a raised load floor. Place lumber across the box in the indentations provided above the wheel housings and in the bulkhead dividers to form the floor. WARNING! The pickup box is intended for load carrying pur- poses only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 WARNING! • Care should always be exercised when operating a vehicle with unrestrained cargo. Vehicle speeds may need to be reduced. Severe turns or rough roads may cause shifting or bouncing of the cargo that may result in vehicle damage. If wide building materials are to be frequently carried, the installa- tion of a support is recommended. This will restrain the cargo and transfer the load to the pickup box floor. • If you wish to carry more than 600 lbs (272 kg) of material suspended above the wheelhouse, sup- ports must be installed to transfer the weight of the load to the pickup box floor or vehicle damage may result. The use of proper supports will permit loading up to the rated payload. • Unrestrained cargo may be thrown forward in an accident causing serious or fatal injury. 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There are stampings in the sheet metal on the inner side bulkheads of the box in front of and behind both wheel housings. Place wooden boards across the box from side to side to create separate load compartments in the pickup box. There are four tie-down cleats bolted to the lower sides of the pickup box that can sustain loads up to 1000 lbs (450 kg) total. SLIDE-IN CAMPERS DO NOT use slide-in campers on SRT-10 models. EASY-OFF TAILGATE Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables by releasing the lock tang from the pivot, then rotate and pull away from the box. Once the cables are free, move to the right side of the tailgate hinge bracket. Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side pivot clears the hanger bracket. Slide the entire tailgate to the right to free the left side pivot. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle entirely. Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 ▫ Clock Setting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 䡵 Sales Code RBQ—AM/FM Stereo Radio With 6 - Disc CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 ▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 ▫ CD Player Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 䡵 Remote Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 ▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 ▫ CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 䡵 Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . . . 151 䡵 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 ▫ Air Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 ▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 ▫ Operating Tips Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 132 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system which monitors the emissions and engine control system. If the vehicle is ready for emissions testing the light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on, as a bulb check, until the engine is started. If the vehicle is not ready for emissions testing the light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on for 15 seconds, then blink for 5 seconds, and remain on until the vehicle is started. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the condi- tion investigated promptly. If this light comes on and remains on while driving, it suggests a potential engine control problem and the need for system service. Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, see your dealer for service as soon as possible. CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required. 2. Voltage Gauge When the engine is running, the gauge indicates the electrical system voltage. The pointer should stay within the normal range if the battery is charged. Typically this would be between 12 and 14 volts. If the pointer moves to either extreme left or right and remains there during normal driving, the electrical system should be serviced. If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of NOTE: the gauge, the “Check Gages” indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound. 3. Turn Signal Indicators Lights in instrument cluster flash when outside turn signals are operating. 4. Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 CAUTION! Do not operate the engine with the tachometer pointer at high rpm for extended periods. Engine damage may occur. 5. Airbag Indicator Light The indicator lights and remains lit for 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition is first turned on. If the light stays on, flickers or comes on while driving, have the airbag system checked by an authorized dealer. 6. High Beam Indicator This indicator shows that headlights are on high beam. 7. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is 136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on continuously. Refer to ⬙Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Re- minder System (BeltAlert)⬙ in the Occupant Restraints section for more information. 8. Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour and/or kilometers per hour. 9. Oil Pressure Gauge The pointer should always indicate some oil pres- sure when the engine is running. Typically this would be between 40 and 100 psi. A continuous high or low reading, under normal driving conditions, may indicate a lubrication system malfunction. Immediate service should be obtained. If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of NOTE: the gauge, the “Check Gages” indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound. 10. CARGO LAMP The Cargo Lamp light will illuminate when the Cargo Lamp is activated from the dimmer control switch, located next to the headlight switch. 11. DOOR AJAR The Door Ajar light will illuminate when any door is opened. When the ignition is ON the Door Ajar light will stay illuminated until the open door is closed. When the ignition is OFF the Door Ajar light will stay illuminated until the open door is closed or the battery saver feature automatically turns the light off. 12. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range (less that the red zone) indicates that the cooling system is operating satisfactorily. The gauge needle will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in heavy traffic. If the needle rises into the red zone, stop the vehicle, shift into N (Neutral), and increase the engine idle speed for 2 to 3 minutes. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, shut your engine OFF and allow it to cool. Seek authorized service immediately. See Cooling System information in the section on “Maintain- ing Your Vehicle.” If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of NOTE: the gauge, the “Check Gages” indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 CAUTION! Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running as you would not be able to react to the temperature indicator if the engine overheats. 13. Security The light will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is arming. The light will flash at a slower rate after the alarm is set. The security light will also come on for about two seconds when the ignition is first turned ON. 14. CRUISE Light This indicator lights when the electronic speed control system is turned on. 138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. CHECK GAGES This light illuminates when the Voltmeter, Engine Oil Pressure or Engine Coolant Temperature gages indicate a reading either too high or too low. Examine the gages carefully, and follow the instructions above for each indicated problem. NOTE: When the ignition switch is turned to OFF, the Fuel Gage, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure and Engine Coolant Temperature gages may not show accurate readings. When the engine is not running, turn the ignition switch to ON to obtain accurate readings. 16. BRAKE System Warning Light This light illuminates when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and remains on for a few seconds. If the light stays on longer, it may be an indication that the parking brake has not been released. This light will illuminate if the brake fluid is low, especially when braking or accelerating hard. This light will illuminate if the ABS indicator light has a malfunction. This light will flash if the engine is running and the parking brake is on. If the light remains on when the parking brake is released, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction. In this case, the light will remain on until the cause is corrected. If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necessary and continued operation of the vehicle in this condition is dangerous. Acceleration which causes the rear wheels to slip for a period of time may result in the red brake light illumi- nating and a brake switch code being set on ABS equipped vehicles. Depressing the brake pedal should extinguish the red brake light. 17. ABS Warning Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System which is described elsewhere in this manual. This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and may stay on for five seconds. If the ABS light remains on or comes on during driving, it indicates that the anti-lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. See your autho- rized dealer immediately. The ABS light could also illuminate during loss of traction and remain illuminated until the brake pedal is pressed. 18. Odometer/Trip Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. If the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be determined. The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. To toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer, UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 press the Odometer/Trip Odometer Button. To reset the Trip Odometer, press and hold the button while in trip mode, until the Trip Odometer resets. NOTE: There is also an engine hour function. This indicates the number of hours the engine has been running. To display the engine hours perform the follow- ing: Place the ignition in RUN, but do not start the engine. With the odometer value displayed, hold the trip button down for a period of 6 seconds. The odometer will change to trip value first, then it will display the engine hour value. The engine hours will be displayed for a period of 30 seconds until the ignition is turned off or the engine is started. 19. LAMP OUT Light The LAMP OUT indicator in the instrument cluster alerts the driver if a defective bulb or wiring circuit is detected for most of the exterior lamps - headlamps, turn signal lamps, and stop lamps. 140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 20. LOW WASH Light This light comes on when the washer fluid level falls below approximately 1/4 filled. The light will remain on until fluid is added and one minute has elapsed. 21. Odometer/Trip Odometer Button Press this button to toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer display. Holding the button in resets the trip odometer reading when in trip mode. 22. Fuel Gauge Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the ON position. 23. Low Fuel Warning Light Illuminates when the pointer is between “E” and 1/8 indication mark (approximately 15% of tank volume) on the fuel gauge. When the fuel gauge pointer is on “E” (equivalent to Distance To Empty [DTE] = 0 on the overhead console if so equipped) there is reserve fuel capacity, which corresponds to approxi- mately 8% of tank volume. This reserve capacity was put in place to prevent the likelihood of customers running out of fuel when operating at maximum load conditions in areas where there aren’t many gas stations. Ram SRT-10 fuel tank volume is as follows: • 26 gallons (98L) 24. Oil Temperature Gauge – if equipped This gauge shows the oil temperature. The gauge pointer will likely show higher temperatures when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or in heavy stop and go traffic. If this gauge reaches the red zone you should stop the vehicle, shift into Neutral, and increase the engine idle speed for 2 to 3 minutes. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, shut OFF your engine and allow it to cool. NOTE: The oil temperature gauge will not illuminate the CHECK GAGES Light. ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio. A digital readout shows the time in hours and minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. When the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position, or when the radio frequency is being displayed, time keep- ing is accurately maintained. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” or “ACC” position. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, press either the “H” (Hour) or “M” (Minute) buttons on the radio. The display will show the time. 2. Press the “H” button to set hours or the “M” button to set minutes. The time setting will increase each time you press a button. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 SALES CODE RBQ—AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH 6 - DISC CD CHANGER RBQ Radio 142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Operation Power/Volume Control Press the PWR/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Mode Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between AM, FM, the CD changer and Sirius Satellite Radio™ (if equipped). The display will show ST when a stereo station is received. To select Sirius Satellite Radio™ (if equipped), press the MODE button until the word SIRIUS appears. The fol- lowing will be displayed in this order: After three sec- onds, the current channel name and number will be displayed for five seconds. The current program type and channel number will then be displayed for five seconds. The current channel name and number will then be displayed until an action occurs. CD’s may remain in the player while in the Satellite Radio mode. Seek Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding the button in will by- pass stations without stopping until you release it. Tune Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency. If the button is pressed and held, the radio will continue to tune until the button is released. The frequency will be displayed and continu- ously updated while the button is pressed. To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET RND button. SET 1 will show in the display window. Select the “1–6” button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET RND button, the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push- button memory. You may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be locked into push-button memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the corresponding push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will be displayed. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 Audio The audio button controls the BASS, TREBLE, BAL- ANCE, and FADE. Press the AUDIO button and BASS will be displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to increase or decrease the Bass tones. Press the AUDIO button a second time and TREB will be displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to increase or decrease the Treble tones. Press the AUDIO button a third time and BAL will be displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Press the AUDIO button a fourth time and FADE will be displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Press the AUDIO button again or wait 5 seconds to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. 144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Time Button Press the TIME button to change the display between radio frequency and time. General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressively ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. CD Player Operation NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the Power / Volume control pushed ON before the CD player will operate. Inserting The Compact Disc CAUTION! This CD player will accept 4 3⁄4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF. If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF, the display will show the time of day. If you insert a disc with the ignition OFF, the display will show the time of day for about 5 seconds, then go out. If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the disc number, the track number, and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. LOAD/ EJT — Load Press the LOAD/ EJT button and the button with the corresponding number where the CD is being loaded. After the radio displays “load” insert the CD into the player. Radio display will show “loading” when it is being loaded. LOAD / EJT — Eject Press the LOAD/ EJT button and the button with the corresponding number where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 Radio display will show “ejecting” when it is being ejected. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will continue to play the non-removed CD. If the CD is removed and there are other CD’s in the radio, the radio will play the next CD. If the CD is removed and there are no other CD’s in the radio, the radio will return to the last selected AM or FM mode. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. 146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Scan Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing. FF/TUNE/RW Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released. The RW ( Reverse) button works in a similar manner. Random Play — SET / RND Press the RND button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the tracks on the disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press the SET / RND button a second time to stop Random Play. PTY (Program Type) Button Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds. If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off. Pressing the PTY button repeatedly within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast PTY information. Toggle the PTY button to select the following format types: Program Type Radio Display Adult Hits Classical Classic Rock College Country Emergency Emergency Test Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country ALERT! Test Program Type Information Jazz Foreign Language News Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Radio Display Program Type Radio Display UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 Inform Jazz Language News Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public R & B Rel Musc Rel Talk Rock Soft Soft Rck Soft R&B Sports Talk Top 40 Weather Talk Top 40 Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode. The radio display will flash “SEEK” and the selected PTY program type when searching for the next PTY station. If no station is found with the selected PTY program type, the radio will return to the last station. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program Type) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. 148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SCAN button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will stop at every PTY station on the band and list each corresponding program type in the radio display. Time Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of Manual. CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may skip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc or the player, and play will resume automatically. As a safeguard and to protect your CD player, one of the following warning symbols may appear on your display. the Owner’s A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot. CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected. CD ERROR will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons: • Warped disc • Excessive vibration • Disc inserted upside down • Damaged disc • Water condensation on optics REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a button in the center. Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 switch will decrease the volume. The center button of the right hand control will allow you to change the mode. The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button in the center. The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in. The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode. Radio Operation Pressing the top of the left side switch will SEEK up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station. The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next pre-set station that you have programmed in the radio pre-set push-buttons. 150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play. If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track, three times, it will play the third, etc. The button in the center of the left hand switch has no function in this mode. COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the compact discs in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- ing the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners, or antistatic sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high. If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- NOTE: lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theft protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellular phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor- mance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repo- sitioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation. CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature Control With the Dual Zone Temperature Control System, each front seat occupant can independently control the tem- perature of air coming from the outlets on their side of the vehicle. 152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Conditioning Operation To turn on the Air Conditioning, set the fan control at any speed and press the snowflake button located on the control panel. Conditioned air will be directed through the outlets selected by the mode control. A light in the snowflake button shows that the air conditioning is on. Press the button a second time to turn the air condition- ing off. A/C Pushbutton With the fan control in the ON posi- tion, pushing the A/C button turns on the air conditioning compressor. An indicator light on the button shows that the Air Conditioning compressor is on. Conditioned air is now directed through the mode outlets selected. Pushing the button a second time turns the compressor OFF. Recirculation Pushbutton Pushing the Recirculation button al- lows interior air to recirculate continu- ously in any position except defrost and defrost/floor mode for rapid cool down of interior. See “Fast Cooldown” later in this section. the Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several patterns of air distribution. NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions between UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden- tified by the small dots and give an even blend of both modes. Panel Outside air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct the airflow. Bi-Level Air flows through the outlets located in the instru- ment panel and those located on the floor. NOTE: There is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions. Heat Outside air flows primarily through the floor out- lets located under the instrument panel. 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mix Outside air flows in equal proportions through the floor and defroster outlets. Blower Control Defrost Outside air is primarily directed to the windshield through the defroster outlets located at the base of the windshield and side window demist outlets. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes, even if the A/C button has not been pressed. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. is control panel The rotary knob on the left of the the blower control. Turn the knob clockwise to one of the four positions to obtain the blower speed you desire. To turn the blower off, turn the knob to the far left position. Dual Zone Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment. This is accomplished by having separate temperature control slides for both the driver and front passenger. The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated side view mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel, with the ignition On. Turning Off the ignition will deactivate the Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated side view mirrors feature. These features also turn off after activation, when 15 minutes have elapsed. To reactivate, simply press the button again. Circulation The cab is designed with features to promote outside air circulation. There are grilles in the cab back panel. These are air exhausters that provide the means for regular exchange of cab air. Side window demisters direct air flow specifically to the window glass to help prevent interior fogging of the glass. They are located in the extreme outside upper 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL edges of the instrument panel. The demisters also pro- vide extra air ducts for circulation. They are in operation whenever the Floor, Mix or Defrost modes are in use. NOTE: When you turn off the engine you may hear a hissing sound from under the hood for a short period of time. This is a normal condition that occurs if the air conditioning system has been on. It is not an indication of a problem with the air conditioning system. Operating Tips Fast Cooldown For a fast cooldown, turn the blower fan rotary knob to the extreme right position, turn the mode control to the panel fresh position, press the snowflake button to turn on the air conditioning, and drive with the windows open for the first few minutes. Once the hot air has been expelled, close the windows and press the Recirculation pushbutton. When a comfortable condition has been reached, choose a mode position and adjust the tempera- ture control slide and blower speed as necessary to maintain comfort. For high humidity conditions it may be necessary to remain in the Recirculation mode to maintain comfort. Window Fogging Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool temperatures when it’s rainy or humid. In most cases turning on the Air-conditioning (pressing the snowflake button) will clear the fog. Adjust the temperature control, air direction and blower speed to maintain comfort. As the temperature gets colder it may be necessary to direct air onto the windshield by using MIX Mode position on the control. Adjust the temperature control and blower speed to maintain comfort. Higher blower speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the defrost mode. Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant during summer to provide proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against overheating. A 50 % concentration is recommended. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Genuine Parts for the proper coolant type. When using the air conditioner in extremely heavy traffic in hot weather especially when towing a trailer, addi- tional engine cooling may be required. If this situation is UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 encountered, operate the transmission in a lower gear to increase engine RPM, coolant flow and fan speed. When stopped in heavy traffic, it may be necessary to shift into NEUTRAL and depress the accelerator slightly for fast idle operation to increase coolant flow and fan speed. NOTE: On models equipped with Diesel engines, the idle speed will automatically increase to 1000 rpm at elevated coolant temperatures to improve engine cooling. Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an automatic recirculation system. When the system senses a heavy load or high heat conditions, it may use partial Recirculation A/C mode to provide additional comfort. Winter Operation When operating the system during the winter months, make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other obstruc- tions. 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Ignition/Starter Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ ACC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ Manual Transmission Key Release Button . . . . 162 ▫ Key Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 ▫ Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 ▫ After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 䡵 Transmission Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 ▫ Automatic Transmission With Overdrive . . . . . 165 ▫ Manual Transmission — 6-Speed . . . . . . . . . . 171 䡵 Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 䡵 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 䡵 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 ▫ Brake Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 160 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . 177 䡵 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 䡵 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 ▫ Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . 183 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 184 䡵 Tires—General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 ▫ Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 ▫ Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 ▫ Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 192 ▫ Limited Use Spare — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 193 ▫ Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 ▫ Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 ▫ Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 ▫ Alignment And Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 䡵 Supplemental Tire Pressure Information . . . . . . . 197 䡵 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 䡵 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 䡵 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 ▫ MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 ▫ Sulfur In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 ▫ Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 䡵 Adding Fuel ▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ▫ Fuel System Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 ▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 䡵 Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 䡵 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 ▫ Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 ▫ Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 ▫ Axle Lubricant And Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . 213 ▫ Trailer Towing Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 214 ▫ Trailer Towing — Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 STARTING AND OPERATING 161 ▫ Connecting Trailer Lighting And Electric Trailer Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 ▫ Trailer Weight And Trailer Tongue Weight . . . . 217 ▫ Trailer Towing Information (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 ▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . 219 ▫ Cooling System Tips — Trailer Towing . . . . . . 219 ▫ Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 ▫ Towing With An Automatic Transmission . . . . 220 䡵 Snowplow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 ▫ Dodge SRT-10 Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 䡵 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 䡵 Equipment Identification Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 162 STARTING AND OPERATING IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH LOCK Engages the steering wheel lock (if equipped) when the steering wheel is turned. OFF Unlocks the steering wheel (if equipped with locking wheel). ON This is the normal running position. ACC Allows the electrical accessories to be used when the engine is not running. Manual Transmission Key Release Button To remove the key on vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, turn the key to the Lock position and press the button to remove the ignition key. Key Reminder An alarm will sound to remind you if the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened. STARTING PROCEDURES The starter should not be operated for more than 15- second intervals. Waiting a few seconds between such intervals will protect the starter from overheating. Manual Transmission Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in NEUTRAL and depress the clutch pedal to the floor before starting the vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system. It will not start unless the clutch is fully depressed. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. STARTING AND OPERATING 163 Start Button Locator Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does not require pump- ing or depressing the accelerator pedal. To start the vehicle, turn the key to the ON position and press the red ENGINE START button located on the 164 STARTING AND OPERATING instrument panel and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure. If Engine Fails To Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the normal starting procedure, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded. If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the key is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel- erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly. If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, the normal starting procedure should be repeated. CAUTION! WARNING! To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15–seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again. Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury. After Starting The idle speed is automatically controlled and will de- crease as the engine warms up. CAUTION! Long periods of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera- tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running. WARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. STARTING AND OPERATING 165 TRANSMISSION SHIFTING Automatic Transmission with Overdrive The gear shift selector display, located in the instrument panel cluster, indicates the transmission gear range (the selector is illuminated for night driving). The selector lever is mounted on the right side of the steering column. You must depress the brake pedal, to pull the selector lever out of park (P) position (Brake Interlock System). To drive, move the selector lever from Park or Neutral to the desired drive position. Pull the selector lever toward you when shifting into Reverse, Second, First or Park, or when shifting out of Park. NOTE: The automatic transmission shift quality has been matched to the SRT-10 performance resulting in a more firm feeling shift. Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from Park or Neutral position into another gear range. 166 STARTING AND OPERATING “P” Park This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use Park while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Always apply parking brake first, then place the selector in Park position. On 4-wheel-drive vehicles be sure that the transfer case is in a drive position! WARNING!

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