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44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode – If Equipped Seatbelts, except for driver seatbelt, are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) and/or a cinching latch plate. Both types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. In seating positions that are equipped with an ALR retractor, it will make a ratcheting noise after all the webbing is extracted and allowed to return back. For additional information, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode” in the section. To install a child restraint, pull enough of the seatbelt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt
path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Next, pull all the seatbelt webbing, until it is fully extracted, from the retractor. Allow the belt to return to the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion about the child restraint. (Any seatbelt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary). When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode: Use this mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a passenger seating position. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode: Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the Vehicle Sensitive (emer- gency) Locking Mode.
Center Lap Belts The center seating position for the Quad Cabt front seat has a lap belt only. To fasten the lap belt, slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a 9click.9 To lengthen the lap belt, tilt the latch plate and pull. To remove slack, pull the loose end of the webbing. Wear the lap belt snug against the hips. Sit back and erect in the seat, then adjust the belt as tightly as is comfortable.
WARNING!
and under the belt in a collision.
† A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous. † A belt worn too loose can allow you to slip down † A belt that is too loose or too high will apply crash forces to the abdomen, not to the stronger hip bones. In either case, the risk of internal injuries is greater. Wear a lap belt low and snug.
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Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt system in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly. The pretensioners are triggered by the airbag control module. Like the airbags, the pretensioners are single-use items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both must be replaced.
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Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlertT) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60
seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlertt) will alert the driver to buckle the seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. If the driver unbuckles the seat belt while the vehicle is in motion an immediate chime will be heard and, the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlertt) will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlertt) will be reactivated if the ignition is cycled, driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlertt) can be en- abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps:NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or START position. The manufacturer does not recom- mend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlertt). 1. With all doors closed and the ignition switch in any position except On or Start, buckle the driver’s seat belt. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off. 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have success- fully completed the programming.
The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlertt) can be reac- tivated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlertt) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug against the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision.
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Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the extender and store it.
WARNING!
Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed.
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Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)—Airbags
This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the steering wheel. The passenger front airbag is mounted in
the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS/AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment. The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity and occupant size. This vehicle may also be equipped with window bags to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with window bags, they are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment.
WARNING!
† Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer functional. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating. † If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the window bag. The area where the window bag is located should remain free from any obstructions. † If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require perma- nent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.
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NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the proper performance of the window bags. Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Window bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to severe frontal collisions. If your vehicle is so equipped, the window bag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side collisions. But even in collisions where the airbags work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly.
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Here are some simple steps you can follow to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint. Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag, unless the airbag is turned off (2500/3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only). An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that position. See the Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch section. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.
2. If your vehicle does not have a rear seat, see the Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch section. 3. Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt (see section on Child Restraints) should be secured in the 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 the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. 4. All occupants should use their lap and shoulder belts properly.
5. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the airbag room to inflate. 6. If your vehicle has window bags, do not lean against the door or window, airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door. 7. If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided in the 9If You Need Customer Assistance9 section later in this owner’s manual.
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WARNING!
† Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. † Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during airbag deployment could cause seri- ous injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. † If the vehicle has window bags, they also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
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Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: † Occupant Restraint Controller † Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (if equipped) † Airbag Warning Light † Driver Airbag † Passenger Airbag † Window Bags above Side Windows (if equipped) † Steering Wheel and Column † Instrument Panel † Interconnecting Wiring † Knee Impact Bolsters † Front Acceleration Sensors (1500 Vehicles Only)
equipped)
† Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners (if † Driver Seat Track Position Sensor (if equipped) † Passenger Side Frontal Airbag ON/OFF Switch (2500/ † Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD)
3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only)
Indicator Light
(2500/3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only)
How the Airbag System Works † The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. The front airbag inflators are de- signed to provide different rates of airbag inflation from information provided by the ORC. The ORC will not detect rollover or rear collisions. The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in
the START or RUN positions. These include all of the items listed above except the steering wheel and column, and knee bolsters. If the key is in the OFF position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not inflate. † Also, the ORC turns on the AIRBAG warn- ing light in the instrument panel for six to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition is first turned on. After the self- check, the AIRBAG warning light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the AIRBAG warning light either momen- tarily or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial start up.
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WARNING!
Ignoring the AIRBAG warning light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right away.
† The Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light (if equipped) (an amber light located in the center of the instrument panel), tells the driver and front pas- senger when the front passenger airbag is turned off. The PAD indicator light illuminates the words 9PASS AIR BAG OFF9 to show that the passenger airbag will not inflate during a collision requiring airbags. The PAD light will illuminate when the passenger frontal airbag has been turned off by using the manual
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ON/OFF switch (2500/3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only). See Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch – (2500/ 3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only) in this section for additional information.
† The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags. Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based on collision severity and occu- pant size. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the bags inflate to their full size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 - 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger. The driver’s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. The passenger’s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this way the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
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NOTE: At no time should any supplemental restraint system (SRS) component or SRS-related component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by DaimlerChrysler/Mopart. † The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger, and positions them for the best interaction with the front airbag.
† The Side Impact SRS Window Bags are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. When the ORC (with side impact option) detects a collision requiring the window bags to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of the vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the window bag. The inflating window bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window. The airbag inflates in about 30 milliseconds (about one quarter of the time it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the window bag inflates. This especially applies to chil- dren. The window bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when it is inflated.
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Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch – (2500/3500
Regular Cab Vehicles Only)The passenger front airbag is to be turned off only if the passenger: † is an infant (less than one-year old) who must ride in the front seat because there is no rear seat, because the rear seat is too small for a rear-facing infant restraint or
because the infant has a medical condition which makes it necessary for the driver to be able to see the infant; † is a child, age 1 to 12 who must ride in the front seat because there is no rear seat, because there is no rear seat position available, or because the child has a medical condition which makes it necessary for the driver to be able to see the child; † has a medical condition which makes passenger airbag inflation (deployment) a greater risk for the passenger than the risk of hitting the dashboard (instrument panel) or windshield in a crash.
WARNING!
Whenever an airbag is turned off, even a lap/ shoulder belted passenger may hit their head, neck, or chest on the dashboard (instrument panel) or windshield in a crash. This may result in serious injury or death.
To Shut Off the Passenger Airbag (2500/3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only) Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch, push the key in and turn clockwise, and remove the key from the switch. This will shut off the passenger side airbag. The OFF light near the switch will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
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To Turn On the Passenger Airbag (2500/3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only) Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch, push the key in and turn counterclockwise, and remove the key from the switch. This will turn ON the passenger airbag. The OFF light near the switch will be off when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy the airbags when the impact sensors detect a moderate-to-severe frontal collision, to help restrain the driver and front passenger, and then immediately deflate. NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system.
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If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: † The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by- product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the
irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufac- turer’s instructions for cleaning. † It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners (if equipped) cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and the front passenger seat belt retractor assembly, replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!
† Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket side steps or running boards. † You need proper knee impact protection in a collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee bolsters. † It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system.
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NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Enhanced Accident Response System If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical system remains functional, vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock automatically. In addition, approximately five seconds after the vehicle has stopped moving, the interior lights will light until the ignition switch is turned off. Airbag Light
You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in an impact. While the airbag system is designed to be mainte- nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system promptly: † The airbag light does not come on or flickers during the six to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned ON.
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† The light remains on or flickers after the six to eight- † The light flickers or comes on and remains on while
second interval.
driving.
If the speedometer, tachometer or any engine- NOTE: related gauges are not working, the airbag control mod- ule may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good. Event Data Recorder (EDR) In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- eters (see the following list) in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment and up to a quarter- second of high-speed deceleration data during and/or
after airbag deployment. EDR data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys and are otherwise unavailable. NOTE: Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be recorded (e.g., loss of battery power). In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by DaimlerChrysler Corporation and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle perfor- mance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by DaimlerChrysler Corporation, such investigations may be requested by customers, insurance carriers, govern- ment officials, and professional crash researchers, such as those associated with universities, and with hospital and insurance organizations. In the event that an investigation is undertaken by DaimlerChrysler Corporation (regardless of initiative), the company or its designated representative will first
obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to download data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request. General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases, such as those maintained by the U.S. govern- ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve- hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by DaimlerChrysler Corporation to any third party except when: 1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database, provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved
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in
of
defense
litigation
involving
2. Used DaimlerChrysler Corporation product 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant 4. Otherwise required by law Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: † Diagnostic trouble code(s) (DTC’s) and warning lamp status for electronically-controlled safety systems, in- cluding the airbag system
cycles and vehicle mileage)
† Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped) † 9Time9 of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition † Airbag deployment level (if applicable) † Impact acceleration and angle † Seat Belt status
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† Brake status (service and parking brakes) † Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) † Engine control status (including engine speed) † Transmission gear selection † Cruise control status † Traction/stability control status † Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) status (if
equipped)
Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time — babies and children, too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
Children 12 years and younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.
WARNING!
In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap can become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s size.
experts
recommend that
Infants and Small Children There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Use the restraint that is correct for your child: † Safety
children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and 9convertible9 child seats. Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/ shoulder belt. † The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs (9 kg). 9Convertible9 child seats can be used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than
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infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are less than one year old. † Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. † Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) and who are older than one year. These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt.
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† The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seat back, they should use a belt-positioning-booster seat. The child and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt. (Some booster seats are equipped with a front shield and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion.) For to www.seatcheck.org.
information refer
further
WARNING!
† Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint. † A rearward facing child restraint should only be used in a rear seat, or in the front seat if the passenger’s front airbag is OFF. If the airbag is left ON, a rearward facing child restraint in the front seat may be struck by a deploying passenger airbag which may cause severe or fatal injury to the infant.
Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint: † Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. We also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it. † The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. † Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may not work when you need it. † The passenger seat belts are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR), which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
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Pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow you to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then pull on the belt until it is fully extended from the retractor. Allow the belt to return to the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion about the child restraint. Refer to the 9Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode,9 earlier in this section. † In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out.
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† If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position. † Buckle the child into the seat according to the child † When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury.
restraint manufacturer’s directions.
WARNING!
Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) Each vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed in the 2500/3500 Regular Cab passenger seat position and the Quad Cabt rear seat outboard positions. LATCH-equipped seating positions feature both lower anchor bars, located at the back of the
seat cushion, and tether strap anchorages, located behind the seatback. (Refer to Child Restraint Tether Anchor later in this section.) Identification dots are located above the standard cab front seat lower anchorages as a guide for locating lower anchors. NOTE: For children riding in the front seat of a Regular Cab model, refer to the “Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch” located in this section.
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Regular Cab Passenger Seat
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Mega Cabt Rear Seats
Child restraint systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the seatback tether anchorage, have been available for
Quad Cabt Rear Outboard Seats
some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older products. Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor- ages will continue to have features for installation in vehicles using the lap or lap/shoulder belt. They will also have tether straps, and you are urged to take advantage of all of the available attachments provided with your child restraint in any vehicle. NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
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of reach of children. It is recommended that before installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with, and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle. NOTE: patible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat belt.
If your child restraint seat is not LATCH com-
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Installing the Child Restraint System
WARNING!
Do not install child restraint systems equipped with LATCH attachments in the center position of a Quad Cabt model rear seat. The LATCH anchorages in this seat are designed for the two outboard seating posi- tions only. A child may be placed in the rear center seating position of a Quad Cabt model using the seat belt and child tether anchorage. Failure to follow this may result in serious or fatal injury.
We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap. In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower anchorages and tether anchorages. Then tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc- tions that come with the child restraint system.
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WARNING!
WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
Child Restraint Tether Anchor Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for con- nection to tether anchors have been available for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-on tether strap kits for their older products. Regular Cab models of Ram Pickups have two tether anchorages, one each behind the front center and right seats. Quad Cabt models have three anchorages, one behind each of the rear seats.
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the seat could come loose and allow the child to crash into the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, or even be thrown from the vehicle. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. Follow the instruc- tions below. See your authorized dealer for help, if necessary.
Tether Anchorage Points at the Right and Center Front Seat (Regular Cab - All Seats) 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seatback under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat.
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2. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the hook to the square opening in the sheet metal. 3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Regular Cab With Any Bench Seat
Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence - (Quad Cabt Rear Seats) 1. Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints and reaching between the rear glass and rear seat. The tether strap may be retained with an elastic band. Accessibility to the tether strap is greatly improved by raising the seat cushion to the “up” position. Remove the elastic before use. 2. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and then to the anchor directly behind the center rear seat. 3. Pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint and through the loop of webbing behind the child seat. 4. Route each tether strap to the anchor behind the center seat, and attach the hooks to the metal ring.
5. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and to the anchor directly behind the right seat.
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6. Install each child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufactur- er’s instructions.
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Multiple Child Restraints
Tether Anchorage Points at All Three Seating Positions (Mega Cabt) 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seatback under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat. 2. Lift the cover, and attach the hook to the square opening in the sheet metal. 3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Mega Cab Tether Anchor Children Too Large for Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. † Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.
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† The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug † Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or
as possible.
slouching can move the belt out of position.
If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine in your new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300
miles (500 km). After the initial 60 mi (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Avoid wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear. The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality, lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with the anticipated cli- matic conditions under which vehicle operation will occur. The recommended viscosity and quality grades are discussed in Section 7 under Maintenance Procedures, Engine Oil. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.energy-conserving type
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This is a nor- mal part of the break-in and is not an indication of difficulty.
CAUTION!
† During the first 500 mi (805 km) your new vehicle is driven, do not tow a trailer. Doing so may damage your axles, driveline and vehicle. † Limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h) during the
first 500 mi (805 km) of towing.
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SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers This vehicle is designed to carry passengers in the cab only. For safety reasons, NEVER TRANSPORT PASSEN- GERS IN THE CARGO AREA.
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 seri- ously 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.
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Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a potentially toxic gas that, by itself, is colorless and odorless. To avoid inhaling these gases, the following precautions should be observed:
† Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area. † If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for more than a short period, adjust your climate control system to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed and the controls in any position except OFF or MAX A/C.
† The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system.
Be aware of changes in the sound of the exhaust system, exhaust fumes detected inside the vehicle, or damage to the underside or rear of the vehicle. Have a competent authorized mechanic inspect the complete exhaust sys- tem and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace or adjust as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
Heater Defroster Ducts Inspect the heater defroster ducts for proper operation. Check for proper airflow through all defroster ducts. If there are any questions regarding the operation of your heater defroster ducts, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.) or if the front airbags have deployed. If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt.
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Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an autho- rized dealer. If there is a problem with the airbag light, the seat belt light will flash. Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
Tires Examine tires for tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires for proper pressure.
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Lights Check the operation of all exterior lights. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching and locking.
Fluid Leaks Check area under the vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if fuel fumes are detected, the cause should be located and corrected.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
m Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
N Inside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
N Automatic Dimming Mirror – If Equipped . . . .87
N Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
N Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . . .88
N Electronic Power Mirrors – If Equipped . . . . . .88
N Electric Rear Window Defroster And HeatedSideview Mirrors – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .89
N Trailer Towing Mirrors – If Equipped . . . . . . . .89m Hands-Free Communication (UConnectt) —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
N Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
N Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
N UConnectt System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
N Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
N Things You Should Know About YourUConnectt System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11782 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
m Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118N 40-20-40 Front Seat N Reclining Seats
(1500 Regular And Quad Cabt Models)
. . . . . 119
N Reclining Seats
(2500/3500/Mega Cab Models)
. . . . . . . . . . . 120
N Adjustable Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
N Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
N Power Seats (1500 Regular And Quad Cabt
Models) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
N Power Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models) —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
N Rear Seat Features — Mega Cab Models . . . . . 126N Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
m To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
m Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
N Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
N Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
N Headlamp Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
N Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights . . . . . 136
N Daytime Running Lights(Canada Only And Fleet Vehicles) . . . . . . . . . . 137
N Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
N Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
N Cargo Light — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
N Multifunction Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139N Adjustment
m Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
N Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
N Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
m Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
m Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped . . . . . . 144
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
m Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . . 145
N To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
N To Set At A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
N To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
N To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
N To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
N To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83
m Overhead Console — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 148
N Courtesy/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149m Overhead Console With Compass/Temperature
Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 149
N US/M Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
N Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
N Global Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
N Step Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
N Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) . . . . . . . . 151
N Distance To Empty (DTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
N Trip Odometer (ODO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
N Elapsed Time (ET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
N C/T Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15384 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
N Automatic Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . 154
N Manual Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
N Recalibrating The Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
N Outside Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
m Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 156
N Programming HomeLinkt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
N Gate Operator/Canadian Programming . . . . . 161
N Using HomeLinkt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
N Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkt Button . 162
N Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
N Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163m Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
N Open Sunroof - Express Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
N Closing Sunroof - Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
N Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
N Pinch Protect Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
N Venting Sunroof - Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
N Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
N Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
N Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
N Sunroof Fully Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
m Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
m Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . 168m Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
N Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
(40–20–40 Seats) — Automatic Transmission . . 169
N Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats) — Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171N Front Instrument Panel Cupholders —
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
N Rear Cupholder (Quad Cabt) —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
N Rear Cupholder (Mega Cabt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
m Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173N Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) –
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
N Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats) –
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
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N Storage And Seats (Quad Cabt Models) N Storage And Seats (Mega Cab Models) N Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
. . . . . 176
. . . . . . 177(Mega Cab Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
m Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 179
m Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182N Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 182
N Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped . . 182
N Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped . . . . . . . 183
m Pickup Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
m Slide-In Campers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
N Camper Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
m Easy-Off Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18586 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
MIRRORS
Inside Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
Automatic Dimming Mirror – If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light in the button will indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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WARNING!
Electronic Power Mirrors – If Equipped
Vehicles and other objects seen in a right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side convex mirror could cause you to collide with an- other vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the right side convex mirror. Some vehicles will not have a convex right side mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature All 6 x 9 inch exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have three detent positions; full forward, full rearward, and normal.
Power Mirror Movement
The controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver’s door trim panel.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89
Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors – If Equipped
The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel, with the ignition ON. Turning Off the rear window defroster or the ignition will deactivate the Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors feature. These features turn off automatically after 15 minutes have elapsed for the first activation per ignition cycle. Each subsequent activation of these features per ignition cycle will shut off automatically after 10 minutes have elapsed. To reactivate, simply press the button again. Trailer Towing Mirrors – If Equipped These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror head to provide a greater vision range when towing
Power Mirror Switches
Set the top switch to the left or right for the left or right mirror, and set it to the center off position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror when you are finished adjusting the mirror. To adjust a mirror, select left or right with the top switch, and press one of the four arrows for the direction you want the mirror to move.
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extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out- board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped out or in). A small blindspot mirror is integrated onto the main mirror surface. NOTE: Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to entering an automated car wash.
Trailer Towing Position
Blindspot Mirror
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnectT) — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The sales code RER, REN and REU radios contain an integrated Hands-Free Communication (UConnectt) system. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for UConnectt system operating instructions for these radios. UConnectt is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system. UConnectt allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.g., 9Call” { “Mike” {”Work9 or 9Dial” { “248-555-12129). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans- mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the UConnectt system.
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the
For UConnectt customer support, visit
NOTE: The UConnectt system requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetootht 9Hands-Free Profile,9 Ver- sion 0.96 or higher. See the UConnectt website for supported phones. NOTE: following websites: † www.chrysler.com/uconnect † www.dodge.com/uconnect † www.jeep.com/uconnect † or call 1–877–855–8400
UConnectt allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for private conversation.92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
The UConnectt phonebook enables you to store up to 32
names, with four numbers per name. Each language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that language. This system is driven through your Bluetootht “Hands-Free profile” cellular phone. UConnectt features Bluetootht technology - the global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station, so UConnectt works no matter where you stow your cellular phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s UConnectt system. The UConnectt system allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages.Phone Button
The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system (depending on the type of mirror and radio equipped), and either the radio or the mirror has the two control buttons (PHONE Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button) that will enable you to access the system. Voice Recognition Button
Actual button location may vary with radio. The individual buttons are described in the “Operation” section.
The UConnectt system can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetootht cellular phone. See the UConnectt website for supported phones. If your cellu- lar phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset Profile) you may not be able to use any UConnectt features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufacturer for details.
The UConnectt system is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnectt system can be adjusted either from the radio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so equipped. The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the UConnectt system such as 9CELL9 or caller ID on certain radios. Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnectt system and to navigate through the UConnectt menu structure. Voice commands are required after most UConnectt system prompts. You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options. † Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the beep, which follows the 9Ready9 prompt or another prompt.
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† For certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying 9Setup9 and then 9Phone Pairing,9 the following compound command can be said: 9Setup Phone Pairing.9
† For each feature explanation in this section, only the combined form of the voice command is given. You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it. For example, you can use the combined form voice com- mand 9Phonebook New Entry,9 or you can break the combined form command into two voice commands: 9Phonebook9 and 9New Entry.9 Please remember, the UConnectt system works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet/meters away from you.Voice Command Tree Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section.
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Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to know your options at any prompt, say 9Help9 following the beep. The UConnectt system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. To activate the UConnectt system from idle, simply press the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for directions. All UConnectt system sessions begin with a press of the PHONE button on the radio control head. Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say 9Cancel9 and you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu. Pair (Link) UConnectt System to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnectt system, you must pair your compatible Bluetootht enabled cellular phone.
To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The UConnectt website may also provide detailed instruc- tions for pairing. The following are general phone to UConnectt system pairing instructions: † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † When prompted, after the beep, say 9Pair a Phone9 and † You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identi- fication Number (PIN), which you will later need to enter into your cellular phone. You can enter any four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process.
follow the audible prompts.
9Setup Phone Pairing.9
† For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the UConnectt system a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name. † You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7, with 1 being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnectt system. However, at any given time, only one cellular phone can be in use, connected to your UConnectt system. The priority allows the UConnectt system to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority 3 and priority 5
phones are present in the vehicle, the UConnectt system will use the priority 3 cellular phone when you make a call. You can select to use a lower priority cellular phone at any time (refer to 9Advanced Phone Connectivity9 in this section).UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95
9Dial.9
want to call.
Dial by Saying a Number † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † The system will prompt you to say the number you † For example, you can say 9234-567-8901.9 The phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination. Based on the country in which the ve- hicle was purchased, the UConnectt system limits the user from dialing an invalid combination of numbers. For example, in the U.S., 234-567-890 is nine digits long, which is not a valid U.S. phone number - the closest valid phone number has 10 digits. † The UConnectt system will confirm the phone num- ber and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios.
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“Call.9
person you want to call.
Call by Saying a Name † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † The system will prompt you to say the name of the † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, you can say 9John Doe,9 where John Doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the UConnectt phonebook. To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to 9Add Names to Your UConnectt Phonebook,9 in this section. † The UConnectt system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number, which may appear in the display of certain radios.
9Phonebook New Entry.9
Add Names to Your UConnectt Phonebook NOTE: Adding names to the phonebook is recom- mended when the vehicle is not in motion. † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of long names helps the voice recognition and it is recommended. For example, say 9Robert Smith9 or 9Robert9 instead of 9Bob.9
† When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., 9Home,9 9Work,9 9Mobile,9 or 9Pager9). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry, if desired. † When prompted, recite the phone number for thephonebook entry that you are adding.
After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu. The UConnectt system will allow you to enter up to 32
names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations. Each language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that language. Phonebook Download UConnectt allows the user to download entries from their phone via Bluetootht. To use this feature, press the PHONE button and say “Phonebook Download.” The system prompts, “Ready to accept “V” card entry via Bluetootht…” The system is now ready to accept phone- book entries from your phone using the BluetoothtUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97
transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature.
Object Exchange Profile (OBEX). Please see your phone Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to send these entries from your phone. NOTE: † The phone handset must support Bluetootht OBEX † Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they are already connected to any system via Bluetootht, and you may see a message on the phone display that the Bluetootht link is busy. In this case, the user must first disconnect or drop the Bluetootht connection to the UConnectt system, and then send the address book entry via Bluetootht. Please see your phone Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to drop the Bluetootht connection. † If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it
will only use the first 24 characters.
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Edit Entries in the UConnectt Phonebook NOTE: Editing names in the phonebook is recom- mended when the vehicle is not in motion. † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook † Next, choose the number designation (home, work, † When prompted, recite the new phone number for the
mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit.
entry that you wish to edit.
9Phonebook Edit.9
phonebook entry that you are editing.
After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to the main menu.
9Phonebook Edit9 can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number, but you can add ”John Doe’s” work number later using the 9Phonebook Edit9
feature. Delete Entries in the UConnectt Phonebook NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say 9List Names9 to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook9Phonebook Delete.9
from which you choose. To select one of the entries from the list, press the “Voice Recognition” button while the UConnectt system is playing the desired entry and say 9Delete.9
† After you enter the name, the UConnectt system will ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, mobile, pager, or all. Say the designation you wish to delete. † Note that only the phonebook entry in the currentlanguage is deleted.
Delete All Entries in the UConnectt Phonebook † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † The UConnectt system will ask you to verify that you
9Phonebook Erase All.9
wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook.
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† After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be † Note that only the phonebook in the current language
deleted.
is deleted.
9Phonebook List Names.9
List All Names in the UConnectt Phonebook † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † The UConnectt system will play the names of all the † To call one of the names in the list, press the “Voice Recognition” button during the playing of the desired name, and say 9Call.9
phonebook entries.
NOTE: The user can also exercise 9Edit9 or 9Delete9
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† The UConnectt system will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call. † The selected number will be dialed. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the UConnectt system if the feature(s) are available on your cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be ac- cessed through the UConnectt system. Check with your cellular service provider for the features that you have. Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the UConnectt system will interrupt the vehicle audio system, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the call. Press the PHONE button to accept the call. To reject the call, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep, indicating that the incoming call was rejected.
Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell phone. Press the PHONE button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. NOTE: The UConnectt system compatible phones in the market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can only answer an incoming call or ignore it. Making a Second Call While Current Call in Progress To make a second call while you are currently on a call, press the “Voice Recognition” button and say 9Dial9 or 9Call9 followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, refer
to 9Toggling Between Calls9 in this section. To combine two calls, refer to 9Conference Call9 in this section. Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold To put a call on hold, press the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press the PHONE button until you hear a single beep, indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at one time. Conference Call When two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call.
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Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, press the “Voice Recogni- tion” button while a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as described under 9Making a Second Call While Current Call in Progress.9 After the second call has established, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a double beep, indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Call Termination To end a call in progress, momentarily press the PHONE button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. If the active call is terminated by the far end, a call on hold may not become active automatically. This is cell phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep.
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Redial † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † The UConnectt system will call the last number that
9Redial.9
was dialed from your cellular phone.
NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the UConnectt system. Call Continuation Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the UConnectt system after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to OFF. Call continuation functionality avail- able on the vehicle can be any one of three types: † After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can continue on the UConnectt system either until the call
ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnectt system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone. † After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can continue on the UConnectt system for a certain dura- tion, after which the call is automatically transferred from the UConnectt system to the mobile phone.
† An active call
is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after the ignition key is switched to OFF.
UConnectT System Features
Language Selection To change the language that the UConnectt system is using: † Press the PHONE button to begin.
† After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to English, Espanol, or Francais. † Continue to follow the system prompts to complete
language selection.
After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. NOTE: After every UConnectt language change opera- tion, only the language-specific 32-name phonebook is usable. The paired phone name is not language-specific and usable across all languages. Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable: † Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.
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If the phone is not reachable and the UConnectt system is operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say 9Emergency9 and the UConnectt system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num- ber. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
NOTE: The emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area. The UConnectt system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly.
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Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UConnectt system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations, when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UConnectt system. Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance: † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say
9Towing Assistance.9
NOTE: The Towing Assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- 2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the 24-Hour “Towing Assistance” cover- age details in the Warranty Information Booklet and on the 24–Hour Towing Assistance Card.Paging To learn how to page, refer to 9Working with Automated Systems.9 Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies, which time out a little too soon to work properly with the UConnectt system. Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to 9Working with Automated Systems.9
Working with Automated Systems This method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system. You can use your UConnectt system to access a voice mail system or an automated service, such as a paging service or automated customer service line. Some ser- vices require immediate response selection. In some instances, that may be too quick for use of the UConnectt system.When calling a number with your UConnectt system that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can press the “Voice Recognition” button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed by the word 9Send.9 For example, if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7
4 6 #), you can press the “Voice Recognition” button and say, 93 7 4 6 # Send.9 Saying a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by 9Send,9 is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service cen- ter menu structure, and to leave a number on a pager. You can also send stored UConnectt phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager entries. To use this feature, dial the number you wish to call and then press the “Voice Recognition” button and say, “Send.” The system will prompt you to enter the name or number and say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send. The UConnectt system will thenUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105
send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as tones over the phone. NOTE: † You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone † Some paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this feature.
network configurations; this is normal.
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 asking 9Would you like to pair a phone, clear a{,9 you could press the “Voice Recognition” button and say, 9Pair a Phone9 to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt.
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Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnectt sys- tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say 9Setup Confirmations.9 The UConnectt system will play the current confirmation prompt status and you will be given the choice to change it. Phone and Network Status Indicators If available on the radio and/or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by your cell phone, the UConnectt system will provide notification to inform you of your phone and network status when you are attempting to make a phone call using UConnectt. The status is given for roaming, net- work signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.
Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the UConnectt system (while dial- ing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures). By dialing a number with your paired Bluetootht cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s audio system. The UConnectt system will work the same as if you dial the number using voice recognition. NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the UConnectt system to play it on the vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situation, after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will hear the audio.
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute Off) When you mute the UConnectt 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 UConnectt system: † Press the “Voice Recognition” button. † Following the beep, say 9Mute.9
In order to un-mute the UConnectt system: † Press the “Voice Recognition” button. † Following the beep, say 9Mute off.9
Advanced Phone ConnectivityTransfer Call to and from Cellular Phone The UConnectt system allows ongoing calls to be trans- ferred from your cellular phone to the UConnectt system without terminating the call. To transfer an ongoing call
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from your UConnectt paired cellular phone to the UConnectt system or vice versa, press the “Voice Recog- nition” button and say 9Transfer Call.9
Connect or Disconnect Link Between the UConnectt System and Cellular Phone Your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices, but can only be actively 9connected9
with one electronic device at a time. If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetootht connection between a UConnectt paired cellular phone and the UConnectt system, follow the instructions de- scribed in your cellular phone User’s Manual. List Paired Cellular Phone Names † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say“Setup Phone Pairing.”
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† When prompted, say 9List Phones.9
† The UConnectt system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired phone being announced, press the “Voice Recogni- tion” button and say “Select” or “Delete.” Also, see the next two sections for an alternate way to “select” or “delete” a paired phone.Select Another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another phone paired with the UConnectt system. † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † You can also press the “Voice Recognition” button at any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone that you wish to select.
9Setup Select Phone9 and follow the prompts.
If
† The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. the UConnectt system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (approximately within 30 ft [9 m]) the vehicle.
the selected phone is not available,
9Setup Phone Pairing.9
Delete UConnectt Paired Cellular Phones † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † At the next prompt, say 9Delete9 and follow the † You can also press the “Voice Recognition” button at any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone you wish to delete.
prompts.
Things You Should Know About Your UConnectT System UConnectt Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the PHONE button and say “UConnectt Tutorial.” Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnectt system Voice Training feature may be used. To enter this training mode, follow one of the two following proce- dures: From outside the UConnectt mode (e.g., from radio mode): † Press and hold the “Voice Recognition” button for five † Press the “Voice Recognition” button and say the
seconds until the session begins, or,
9Setup, Voice Training9 command.
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Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnectt system. For best results, the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked with the engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched OFF. This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. To restore the Voice Recognition system to factory default settings, enter the Voice Training session via the above procedure and follow the prompts. Voice Recognition (VR) † For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1⁄2 in (1 cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) and the mirror.
† Always wait for the beep before speaking.
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† Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from you. † Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period. † Performance is maximized under: † low-to-medium blower setting, † low-to-medium vehicle speed, † low road noise, † smooth road surface, † fully closed windows, † dry weather condition. † Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- cents, the system may not always work for some.
not in motion is recommended.
names in the UConnectt phonebook.
† When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of speaking the digit string, make sure to say 9Send.9
† Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is † It is not recommended to store similar sounding † The UConnectt phonebook nametag recognition rate is optimized for the person who stored the name in the phonebook. † You can say 9O9 (letter 9O9) for 909 (zero). 98009 must be † Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported.spoken 9eight-zero-zero.9
† In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
compromised with the convertible top down.
Far End Audio Performance † Audio quality is maximized under: † low-to-medium blower setting, † low-to-medium vehicle speed, † low road noise, † smooth road surface, † fully closed windows, † dry weather conditions, and † operation from the driver’s seat. † Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and not the UConnectt system.
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† Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by † In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
lowering the in-vehicle audio volume.
compromised with the convertible top down.
Bluetootht Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the UConnectt system. When this happens, the connec- tion can generally be re-established by switching the phone off/on. Your cell phone is recommended to remain in Bluetootht ON mode. Power-Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you must wait at least five seconds prior to using the system.
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Voice Commands
Alternate(s)
Primary zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all
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Voice Commands
Alternate(s)
Primary call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home
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Voice Commands
Alternate(s)
pairing phone book
Primary language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry no pager pair a phone phone pairing phonebook previous record again redial
Voice Commands
Alternate(s) return or main menu select
phone settings or phone set up
Primary return to main menu select phone send set up
towing assistance transfer call UConnectt Tutorial try again voice training work yes
General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration.
SEATS The seating options available in this truck are the result of extensive customer research and evaluations. Seats are also a primary part of the Occupant Restraint (protection) System of the vehicle. They need to be used properly for safe operation of the vehicle.
