reset RAM 1500 2023 Owners Manual
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS ..............................................................46Headlight Switch ........................................................ 46
Multifunction Lever .................................................... 47
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) ................................ 47
High/Low Beam Switch ............................................. 47
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped ................................................................. 47
Flash-To-Pass ............................................................. 48
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ......................... 48
Parking Lights And Panel Lights................................. 48
Automatic Headlights With Wipers ............................ 48
Headlight Delay ........................................................... 48
Lights-On Reminder .................................................... 48
Fog Lights — If Equipped ........................................... 48
Turn Signals ................................................................ 49
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped............................. 49
Cargo Lights/Trailer Spotter Lights/Trailer
Hitch Light With Bed Lights — If Equipped ................ 49
Battery Saver ............................................................... 50
INTERIOR LIGHTS ...............................................................50 Courtesy Lights............................................................ 50
Illuminated Entry ........................................................ 52
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ..........................52 Windshield Wiper Operation....................................... 52
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped .......................... 53
CLIMATE CONTROLS .........................................................54 Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions ............................................................. 54
Manual Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions ............................................................. 56
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ................................................................. 59
Climate Voice Recognition — If Equipped .................. 59
Operating Tips ............................................................ 59 INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............................ 60
Storage ......................................................................... 60
USB/AUX Control ........................................................ 65
Electrical Power Outlets ............................................. 66
Power Inverter — If Equipped ..................................... 67
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped ........................ 68
UV-C Light — If Equipped ............................................. 69
WINDOWS .......................................................................... 70 Power Windows............................................................ 70
Automatic Window Features ....................................... 70
Reset Auto-Up ............................................................. 71
Window Lockout Switch ..............................................71
Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped ............... 71
Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped .............. 71
Wind Buffeting ............................................................ 72
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ................................. 72 Dual Pane Power Sunroof .......................................... 72
HOOD ................................................................................... 74 To Open The Hood .......................................................74
To Close The Hood .......................................................74
TAILGATE ............................................................................. 74 Opening ........................................................................ 74
Closing .......................................................................... 75
Locking Tailgate ........................................................... 75
Multifunction Tailgate — If Equipped ......................... 75
Tailgate Removal ........................................................ 76
Bed Step — If Equipped ............................................... 78
PICKUP BOX ....................................................................... 79 Bed Rail Tie-Down System — If Equipped ................. 80
RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED .................................................. 81 Locking And Unlocking RamBox ................................. 82
RamBox Cargo Storage Bins ....................................... 82
RamBox Safety Warning..............................................83
Bed Extender — If Equipped ....................................... 84 TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED .................. 86
Tonneau Cover Components ...................................... 86
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Folding For Driving
Or Removal .................................................................. 87
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation ........................... 90
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning ............................... 92
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE .............. 93 Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions —
Gasoline ....................................................................... 94
HIGHLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE ............ 95 Highline Instrument Cluster Descriptions —
Gasoline ....................................................................... 96
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE............ 97 Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions —
Gasoline ....................................................................... 98
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..................................... 98 Instrument Cluster Display Location
and Controls ................................................................ 98
Oil Life Reset.............................................................. 101
Display Menu Items .................................................. 101
Head Up Display (HUD) —
If Equipped ................................................................ 105
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions —
If Equipped ................................................................ 106
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REMOTE START WINDSHIELD WIPER
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E-ICER ACTIVATION — IF EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is active and the outside ambient
temperature is less than 33°F (0.6°C), the Windshield
Wiper De-Icer will activate. Exiting Remote Start will
resume its previous operation. If the Windshield Wiper
De-Icer was active, the timer and operation will continue.
REMOTE START ABORT MESSAGE
One of the following messages will display in the
instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails to remote
start, or exits Remote Start prematurely:
Remote Start Canceled — Door Open
Remote Start Canceled — Hood Open
Remote Start Canceled — Fuel Low
Remote Start Canceled — Too Cold
Remote Start Canceled — Time Expired
Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
The message will stay active until the ignition is placed in
the ON/RUN position.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security system monitors the vehicle doors,
hood, tailgate, and the Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition for
unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle Security system
is armed, interior switches for door locks and tailgate
release are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the
Vehicle Security system will provide the following audible
and visible signals:
The horn will pulse.
The turn signals will flash.
The Vehicle Security Light, located in the lower right
corner of the instrument cluster display, will flash.
TO ARM THE SYSTEM
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security system:
1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the OFF
position.
For vehicles equipped with Keyless Entry, make
sure the vehicle’s keyless ignition system is OFF.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
Push the lock button on the interior power door
lock switch with the driver and/or passenger door
open.
Push the lock button on the exterior Passive Entry
door handle with a valid key fob available in the
same exterior zone
Úpage 25.
Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
TO DISARM THE SYSTEM
The Vehicle Security system can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:
Push the unlock button on the key fob.
Grab the Passive Entry door handle to unlock the door
Úpage 25.
Cycle the ignition out of the OFF position to disarm
the system.
NOTE:
The driver's door key cylinder cannot arm or disarm the
Vehicle Security system. Use of the door key cylinder
when the system is armed will sound the alarm when
the door is opened.
The Vehicle Security system remains armed when the
power tailgate (if equipped) is opened using the
tailgate button on the key fob.
If Passive Entry (if equipped) is used to unlock the
tailgate, the Vehicle Security system is disarmed and
the rest of the vehicle doors will remain locked unless
all doors are set to unlock on first press within Ucon -
nect Settings.
When the Vehicle Security system is armed, the interior
power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.
The Vehicle Security system is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously
described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle
Security system will arm regardless of whether you are in
the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a
door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
Vehicle Security system.
If the Vehicle Security system is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security system will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the
exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security system.
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DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows the driver to save up to two different
memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch.
Each memory profile saves desired position settings for
the following features:
Driver’s seat
Easy Entry/Exit seat operation (if equipped)
Adjustable pedals (if equipped)
Side mirrors
NOTE:Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs, each can be
linked to either memory position 1 or 2. The driver memory settings switch is located on the driver
door, next to the door handle, and consists of three
buttons:
The set (S) button, which is used to activate the
memory save function.
The (1) and (2) buttons which are used to recall either
of two saved memory profiles.
Memory Settings Switch
PROGRAMMING THE MEMORY FEATURE
To create a new memory profile, perform the following:
NOTE:Saving a new memory profile will erase the selected profile
from memory.
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/RUN position
(do not start the engine).
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences (i.e., driver’s seat, outside mirrors,
adjustable pedals (if equipped), and radio station
presets). 3. Push the set (S) button on the memory switch, and
then push the desired memory button (1 or 2) within
five seconds. The instrument cluster display will
display which memory position has been set.
NOTE:Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK,
but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory profile.
LINKING AND UNLINKING THE KEY FOB
T
O MEMORY
Your key fob can be programmed to recall one of two
saved memory profiles.
NOTE:Before programming your key fob you must select the
“Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob” feature through the
Uconnect system
Úpage 191.
To program your key fob, perform the following:
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position.
2. Select a desired memory profile 1 or 2.
3. Once the profile has been recalled, push and release the set (S) button on the memory switch.
4. Push and release button (1) or (2) accordingly. “Memory Profile Set” (1 or 2) will display in the
instrument cluster.
5. Push and release the lock button on the key fob within 10 seconds.
NOTE:Your key fob can be unlinked from your memory settings
by pushing the set (S) button, followed by pushing the
unlock button on the key fob within 10 seconds.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus -
tion, or other physical conditions must exercise care
when using the steering wheel heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods.
Do not place anything on the steering wheel that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering
wheel covers of any type or material. This may cause
the steering wheel heater to overheat.
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Resetting The Power Folding Outside Mirrors
You may need to reset the power folding mirrors if the
following occurs:
The mirrors are accidentally blocked while folding.
The mirrors are accidentally manually folded/unfolded
(by hand or by pushing the power folding mirror switch).
The mirrors come out of the unfolded position.
The mirrors shake and vibrate at normal driving
speeds.
To reset the power folding mirrors: Fold and unfold them
by pushing the button (this may require multiple
attempts). This resets them to their normal driving
position.
TRAILER TOWING MIRRORS —
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F EQUIPPED
These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror
head to provide a greater vision range when towing
extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or outboard,
the mirror head should be rotated (flipped in or out).
Trailer Towing Position
NOTE:
Fold the trailer towing mirrors prior to entering an auto -
mated car wash.
A small blindspot mirror is located next to the main mirror
and can be adjusted manually.
Blindspot Mirror
HEATED MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.
This feature will be activated whenever you
turn on the rear window defroster (if equipped)
Úpage 54.
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK®) — IF EQUIPPED
HomeLink® Buttons
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When the vehicle is turned off, be sure to unplug any
equipment as to not drain the battery of the vehicle. All
accessories connected to the outlet(s) should be removed
or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the
battery against discharge.
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
A 115 Volt (400 Watts maximum) inverter may be located
inside the center console towards the right hand side. This
inverter can power cellular phones, electronics and other
low power devices requiring power up to 400 Watts.
Certain video game consoles exceed this power limit, as
will most power tools.
Center Console Power Inverter Outlet
There is also a second 115 Volt (400 Watts maximum)
power inverter located on the rear of the center console.
This inverter can power cellular phones, electronics and
other low power devices requiring power up to 400 Watts. Certain video game consoles exceed this power limit, as
will most power tools.
All power inverters are designed with built-in overload
protection. If the power rating of 400 Watts is exceeded,
the power inverter shuts down. Once the electrical device
has been removed from the outlet the inverter should
reset.
Rear Center Console Power Inverter Outlet
NOTE:
400 Watts is the maximum for the inverter, not each
outlet. If three outlets are in use, 400 Watts is shared
amongst the devices plugged in.
If equipped with a front bench seat, there may be a
115 Volt (400 Watts maximum) inverter located to the
right of the center stack, just below the climate controls.
This inverter can power cellular phones, electronics and
other low power devices requiring power up to 400 Watts.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet
should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while driving the
vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
CAUTION!
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 suffi -
ciently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
engine from 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 acces -
sories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the generator to
recharge the vehicle's battery.
CAUTION!
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To close the window part way, lift the window switch briefly
and release it when you want the window to stop.
If the window runs into any obstacle during auto-closure, it
will reverse direction and then go back down. Remove the
obstacle and use the window switch again to close the
window.
NOTE:Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the
auto-reverse function unexpectedly during auto-closure.
If this happens, pull the switch lightly and hold to close the
window manually.
RESET AUTO-UP
Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the window
probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto-Up:
1. Pull the window switch up to close the window
completely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.
2. Push the window switch down firmly to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch
down for an additional two seconds after the window
is fully open.
WINDOW LOCKOUT SWITCH
The window lockout switch on the driver's door trim panel
allows you to disable the window controls on the rear
passenger doors. To disable the window controls, push
and release the window lockout button (the indicator light
on the button will turn on). To enable the window controls,
push and release the window lockout button again
(the indicator light on the button will turn off).
Window Lockout Switch
POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW —
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F EQUIPPED
The switch for the power sliding rear window is located on
the overhead console. Push the switch rearward to open
the glass. Pull the switch forward to close the glass.
Rear Window Switch
MANUAL SLIDING REAR WINDOW —
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F EQUIPPED
A locking device in the center of the window helps to
prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the
lock to release the window.
Manual Rear Window Lock
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is
almost closed. To avoid personal injury be sure to clear
your arms, hands, fingers and all objects from the
window path before closing.
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OIL LIFE RESET
Use this QR code to access your digital
experience.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
engine oil change indicator system.
The “Oil Change Required” message
will display in the instrument cluster
display for five seconds after a single
chime has sounded, to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. To turn
off the message temporarily, push and release the OK or
arrow buttons. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to
the following procedure:
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the ignition in the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Push and release the down arrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the right arrow button to access
the ”Oil Life” screen. 4. Push and hold the
OK button to reset oil life. If
conditions are met, the gauge and numeric display
will update to show 100%. If conditions are not met a
pop-up message of “To reset oil life engine must be
off with ignition in run” will be displayed (for five
seconds), and the user will remain at the Oil Life
screen.
5. Push and release the up or down arrow button
to exit the submenu screen.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you start the
vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If
necessary, repeat this procedure.
DISPLAY MENU ITEMS
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the desired selectable menu icon is highlighted in the
instrument cluster display.
Speedometer
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until the speedometer menu item is highlighted in the
instrument cluster display. Push and release the OK
button to cycle the display between mph and km/h.
Driver Assist — If Equipped
The Driver Assist menu displays the status of the ACC and
LaneSense systems.
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until the Driver Assist menu is displayed in the instrument
cluster display. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Feature
The instrument cluster display displays the current ACC
system settings. The information displayed depends on
ACC system status.
Push the ACC on/off button (located on the steering
wheel) until one of the following displays in the instrument
cluster display:
Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adaptive
Cruise Control Off.”
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has
not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise
Control Ready.”
Push the SET + or the SET- button (located on the steering
wheel) and the following will display in the instrument
cluster display:
ACC SET
When ACC is set, the set speed will display in the
instrument cluster
Úpage 145.
The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC activity
occurs, which may include any of the following:
Distance Setting Change
System Cancel
Driver Override
System Off
ACC Proximity Warning
ACC Unavailable Warning
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LaneSense — If Equipped
The instrument cluster display displays the current
LaneSense system settings. The information displayed
depends on LaneSense system status and the conditions
that need to be met
Úpage 116.
Vehicle Info
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Vehicle Info menu icon is displayed in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the left or right
arrow button to scroll through the information submenus
and push and release the OK button to select or reset the
resettable submenus.
BASE AND MIDLINE CLUSTER
Tire Pressure Monitor System
Air Suspension — If Equipped
Coolant Temperature — If Equipped
Trans Temperature
Oil Temperature
Oil Pressure — If Equipped
Oil Life
Battery Voltage — If Equipped
Gauge Summary — If Equipped
Coolant Temp
Trans Temp
Oil Temp
Oil Pressure
Engine Hours — If Equipped
PREMIUM CLUSTER
Fuel Economy
Average
Current
Range to Empty
Gauge Summary
Coolant Temperature — If Equipped
Battery Voltage — If Equipped
Trans Temperature
Oil Summary
Oil Temperature
Oil Life
Oil Pressure — If Equipped
Tire Pressure Monitor System
Stop/Start — If Equipped
Air Suspension Status — If Equipped
Engine Hours — If Equipped
Off Road – If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until the Off Road menu icon is displayed in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the left or right
arrow button to scroll through the information submenus.
Vehicle Dynamics
Front Wheel Angle: displays the graphical and
numerical value of calculated average front wheel
angle from the steering wheel orientation.
Transfer Case Lock Status: displays “Lock”
graphic only during 4WD High, 4WD Auto, 4WD
Low status.
Axle Lock And Sway Bar Status (If Equipped):
displays front and rear or rear only axle locker
graphic, and sway bar connection graphic with text
message (connected or disconnected).
Pitch And Roll
Displays the pitch and roll of the vehicle in the
graphic with the angle number on the screen.
NOTE:When vehicle speed becomes too high to display the pitch
and roll, “- -” will display in place of the numbers, and the
graphic will be grayed out. A message indicating the
necessary speed for the feature to become available will
also display.
Fuel Economy
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Fuel Economy menu item is highlighted in the
instrument cluster display. Push and hold the OK button to
reset Average Fuel Economy.
Current Fuel Economy
Average Fuel Economy
Range To Empty
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Trip Info
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Trip menu item is highlighted in the instrument cluster
display. Push and release the right or left arrow
button to enter the submenus of Trip A and Trip B. The Trip
A or Trip B information will display the following:
Distance
Average Fuel Economy
Elapsed Time
Push and hold OK button to reset all information.
Navigation — If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Navigation display title is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display, “Hold OK to Start Route” will display when
no active route is set. “Hold OK to Cancel Route” will
display when active route is set. Use the left or right
arrow button to zoom in or out on the display
Úpage 191.
Stop/Start — If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Stop/Start icon/title is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. The screen will display the Stop/Start
status.
Trailer Tow — If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Trailer Tow menu item is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the right or left
arrow button to cycle through the following trailer tow
information:
Trip (trailer specific) Distance: Push and hold the OK
button to reset the distance.
Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM):
Braking Output
Trailer Type
ITBM Gain
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring: The Instrument
Cluster Display will display the Trailer Tire Pressure for
a connected trailer with sensors that match the active
trailer profile. When a low tire is present, the low tire
value will be displayed in red, and the affected low tire
will have a red glow. “Trailer Tire Low“ will be displayed
on the center bottom of the Instrument Cluster Display
screen.
Trailer Light Check — If Equipped: Push and hold the OK
button to begin the Trailer Light Test sequence
Úpage 182.
Audio
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Audio Menu icon/title is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. This menu will display the audio source
information, including the Song name, Artist name, and
audio source with an accompanying graphic.
Phone Call Status
When a call is incoming, a Phone Call Status pop-up will
display on the screen. The pop-up will remain until the
phone is answered or ignored.
NOTE:The call status will temporarily replace the previous media
source information displayed on the screen. When the
pop-up is no longer displayed, the display will return to the
last used screen.
Stored Messages
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Messages Menu item is highlighted. This feature
shows the number of stored warning messages Example:
“Oil Change Required”. Push and release the right or
left arrow button to cycle through stored messages.
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SafeHold
SafeHold is a safety feature of the Electric Park Brake
(EPB) system that will engage the parking brake
automatically if the vehicle is left unsecured while the
ignition is in ON/RUN.
The parking brake will automatically engage if all of the
following conditions are met:
The vehicle is at a standstill.
There is no attempt to press the brake pedal and accel -
erator pedal.
The seat belt is unbuckled.
The driver door is open.
SafeHold can be temporarily bypassed by pushing the EPB
switch while the driver door is open. Once manually
bypassed, SafeHold will be enabled again once the vehicle
reaches 12 mph (20 km/h) or the ignition is turned to the
OFF position and back to ON again.
Brake Service Mode
We recommend having your brakes serviced by an
authorized dealer. You should only make repairs for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
You should only enter Brake Service mode during
brake service. When servicing your rear brakes, it may be necessary for
you or your technician to push the rear piston into the rear
caliper bore. With the Electric Park Brake (EPB) system,
this can only be done after retracting the EPB actuator.
Fortunately, actuator retraction can be done easily by
entering the Brake Service mode through the Uconnect
Settings in your vehicle. This menu-based system will
guide you through the steps necessary to retract the EPB
actuator in order to perform rear brake service.
Service Mode has requirements that must be met in order
to be activated:
The vehicle must be at a standstill.
The parking brake must be unapplied.
The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
While in Service Mode, the EPB Warning Light will flash
continuously while the ignition is in ON/RUN.
When brake service work is complete, the following steps
must be followed to reset the park brake system to normal
operation:
Ensure the vehicle is at a standstill.
Press the brake pedal with moderate force.
Apply the EPB Switch.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
You must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out
of PARK.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a motor
vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have
the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any
doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take
your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
WARNING!
Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully
when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or damage.
Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if
it is not in PARK. Check by trying to move the trans -
mission gear selector out of PARK with the brake
pedal released. Make sure the transmission is in
PARK before exiting the vehicle.
The transmission may not engage PARK if the vehicle
is moving. Always bring the vehicle to a complete
stop before shifting to PARK, and verify that the
transmission gear position indicator solidly indicates
PARK (P) without blinking. Ensure that the vehicle is
completely stopped, and the PARK position is prop -
erly indicated, before exiting the vehicle.
It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the
engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is
not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could
lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the engine is
idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the
brake pedal.
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