ECO mode RAM CHASSIS CAB 2023 Owners Manual

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INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY ........................................................ 10
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ........................... 10
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .......... 10
SYMBOL GLOSSARY.............................................. 10
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ....................................................................... 15
Key Fob .............................................................15
SENTRY KEY ........................................................... 18
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................. 18
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition .........................18
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (GASOLINE) ... 20
How To Use Remote Start ................................20
To Exit Remote Start Mode ..............................21
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —
If Equipped........................................................21
Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped........................................................21
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Activation — If Equipped ..................................22
Remote Start Abort Message ..........................22
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (DIESEL) .......... 22
How To Use Remote Start ................................22
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..... 23
To Arm The System ..........................................23
To Disarm The System .....................................23
Rearming Of The System .................................23
Security System Manual Override ...................23 DOORS ....................................................................24
Manual Door Locks ..........................................24
Power Door Locks — If Equipped ....................24
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry
(If Equipped) .....................................................25
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit —
If Equipped........................................................26
Automatic Door Locks —If Equipped ...............27
Child-Protection Door Lock —If Equipped .......27
STEERING WHEEL .................................................27
Tilt Steering Column .........................................27
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ............28
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................................... 28
Introducing Voice Recognition.........................28
Basic Voice Commands ...................................29
Get Started .......................................................29
Additional Information .....................................30
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED .....30
Programming The Memory Feature ................30
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Key Fob To Memory ................................31
Memory Position Recall ...................................31 SEATS ...................................................................... 31
Manual Front Seat Adjustment —
If Equipped .......................................................32
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) —
If Equipped .......................................................33
Heated Seats — If Equipped ............................ 34
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......................35
Head Restraints ............................................... 36
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................................... 38
MIRRORS ............................................................... 39
Inside Rearview Mirror..................................... 39
Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped ......... 41
Outside Mirrors ................................................ 42
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror —
If Equipped .......................................................43
Power Mirrors — If Equipped .......................... 43
Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard
And Trailer Tow — If Equipped ......................... 44
Automatic Power Folding Mirrors —
If Equipped .......................................................44
Power Convex Mirror Switch —
If Equipped .......................................................45

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL

MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE.....78

Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........79

HIGHLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE...80

Highline Instrument Cluster Descriptions.......81

PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE ..82

Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions —
Gasoline ............................................................83
BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — DIESEL ........... 84
Diesel Instrument Cluster ...............................85
MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — DIESEL ...... 86
Diesel Instrument Cluster ...............................87
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — DIESEL .... 88
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions —
Diesel ................................................................89
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........................ 89
Instrument Cluster Display Location and
Controls .............................................................90
Oil Life Reset ....................................................92
Display Menu Items .........................................93
Diesel Messages And Warnings ......................98
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped ................................... 101 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................. 102
Red Warning Lights ....................................... 103
Yellow Warning Lights ................................... 105Yellow Indicator Lights .................................. 108
Green Indicator Lights .................................. 109
White Indicator Lights ................................... 110Blue Indicator Lights ..................................... 111
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ..... 111
Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ................................... 111
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS.......................................................... 112
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE— GASOLINE ENGINE.. 113
Automatic Transmission ............................... 113
AutoPark — Rotary Shifter and 8-Speed
Transmission Only ......................................... 113
Tip Start Feature .......................................... 115
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Ignition................... 115Normal Starting Using ENGINE START/STOP
Button ........................................................... 115
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ............................ 117
After Starting ................................................. 117 STARTING THE ENGINE — DIESEL ENGINE....... 117
Automatic Transmission ............................... 117
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Ignition .................. 117
Extreme Cold Weather .................................. 119Normal Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold
Air Temperature Above 66°F (19°C) .......... 119
Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold
Air Temperature 0°F To 66°F
(–18°C to 19°C) ........................................... 120
Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold Air
Temperature Below 0°F (-18°C) ................. 121
Starting Fluids ............................................... 121
NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE ......... 122
Cold Weather Precautions ............................ 122
Engine Idling ................................................. 124
Noise .............................................................. 124
Stopping The Engine ..................................... 125Idle Shutdown ............................................... 125Programmable Maximum Vehicle Speed .... 126
Operating Precautions .................................. 126Cooling System Tips ...................................... 126
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Manual
Regeneration — If Equipped ......................... 127
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED .......... 127
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS—
GASOLINE ENGINE .............................................. 127

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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
DIESEL ENGINE .................................................... 128
PARKING BRAKE ................................................ 128

DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING) .. 129
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.............................. 130 Ignition Park Interlock ................................... 131Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System .......................................................... 131
8-Speed Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped .................................................... 132
6-Speed Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped .................................................... 135
AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED ............. 139
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 140
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
(8-Speed Transmission) — If Equipped ....... 140Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
(6-Speed Transmission) —
If Equipped..................................................... 143
Manually Shifted Transfer Case —
If Equipped..................................................... 145
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL ............................ 147
POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) OPERATION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 147
HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING .........................148
Power Steering Fluid Check .......................... 148

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED .... 148

Cruise Control ............................................... 149
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ...................... 150 PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 159
ParkSense Sensors ....................................... 159
ParkSense Warning Display ......................... 159
ParkSense Display ........................................ 159Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .............. 162
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System ...162

Cleaning The ParkSense System ................. 162
ParkSense System Usage Precautions........ 162
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ............................. 163
LaneSense Operation ................................... 163Turning LaneSense On Or Off ....................... 164
LaneSense Warning Message ...................... 164Changing LaneSense Status ........................ 166
Turn Signal Activated Blind Spot Assist —
If Equipped..................................................... 166
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA............... 166
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 168
TRAILER CAMERAS — IF EQUIPPED ................. 173 Trailer Surround View Camera System —
If Equipped..................................................... 173AUX Camera — If Equipped ........................... 176
ENGINE RUNAWAY ............................................. 176
REFUELING THE VEHICLE—
GASOLINE ENGINE ............................................. 177
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ................... 177
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIESEL ENGINE... 177
Diesel Exhaust Fluid...................................... 178 VEHICLE LOADING .............................................. 180
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ......... 180
Payload .......................................................... 180Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)................ 180Tire Size ......................................................... 181
Rim Size ......................................................... 181
Inflation Pressure .......................................... 181Curb Weight ................................................... 181
Loading .......................................................... 181
TRAILER TOWING ................................................ 181
Common Towing Definitions......................... 181
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer
Weight ............................................................ 185
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Traile
r Weight Ratings) .......................................... 186Trailer And Tongue Weight .......................... 186
Towing Requirements .................................. 186Towing Tips ................................................... 192
SNOWPLOW — IF EQUIPPED.............................. 192
Before Plowing .............................................. 192

Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability....193

Over The Road Operation With Snowplow
Attached......................................................... 193
Operating Tips ............................................... 193General Maintenance ................................... 193

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SAFETY TIPS ........................................................ 321 Transporting Passengers .............................. 321Transporting Pets ......................................... 322
Connected Vehicles....................................... 322
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ........................................................... 322Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 323Exhaust Gas ................................................... 324Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 324
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ........................ 325
ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ...... 326
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.......................... 329 4500/5500 Models ...................................... 329Preparations For Jacking .............................. 329Jacking Instructions 4500 And
5500 Series ................................................... 330To Stow The Flat Or Spare — If Equipped ... 332
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers —If Equipped ........ 332
JUMP STARTING .................................................. 333
Preparations For Jump Start......................... 333Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 334
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 335
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE .............................. 336 6–Speed Transmission — If Equipped ........ 336 MANUAL PARK RELEASE ................................... 337
8–Speed Transmission — If Equipped ......... 337
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 338
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ......................... 339
Two-Wheel Drive Models .............................. 340Four-Wheel Drive Models ............................. 340
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped .......... 341
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 341
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 341
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................... 342
Maintenance Plan — Gasoline Engine ......... 344Maintenance Plan — Diesel Engine ............ 346
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 350
6.4L Gasoline Engine ................................... 3506.7L Diesel Engine ........................................ 351Checking Oil Level ......................................... 352
Adding Washer Fluid .................................... 352
Maintenance-Free Battery ............................ 352
Pressure Washing ......................................... 353 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .................................... 353
Engine Oil ...................................................... 353
Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 354Engine Air Cleaner Filter .............................. 355
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................... 357
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 359Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter .......... 360
Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement ... 361Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter
Replacement ................................................. 362

Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel ...363

Intervention Regeneration Strategy —
Message Process Flow ................................ 364Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ........................... 364
Body Lubrication ........................................... 364
Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 365
Exhaust System ............................................ 367
Cooling System ............................................. 368Charge Air Cooler — Inter-Cooler ................. 370
Brake System ............................................... 371Automatic Transmission ............................... 372
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle
Fluid Level ..................................................... 374
Transfer Case ............................................... 374Noise Control System Required
Maintenance & Warranty ............................ 374
Fuses.............................................................. 377
Bulb Replacement ........................................ 384

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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Ram. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and perform tasks that are not intended for conventional passenger vehicles. It handles and maneuvers
differently from many passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road, so take time to become familiar with your vehicle. If equipped, the two-wheel drive version
of this vehicle was designed for on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road driving or use in other severe conditions suited for a four-wheel drive vehicle.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for braking, steering,
transmission, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve with experience. When driving
off-road, or working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics. Always observe federal, state, provincial
and local laws wherever you drive. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a collision Úpage 197.
This Owner's Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle. It is supplemented by customer-oriented documents. Within this information, you will find a description of the services that FCA US LLC offers to its
customers as well as the details of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of these publications carefully before
driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the instructions, recommendations, tips, and important warnings in this manual will help ensure safe and
enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not expressly indicated in the
text. Therefore, you should only consider the information that is related to the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced
throughout the Owner’s Information, which may or may not be applicable to your vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data contained in
this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For
this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For further information, contact an authorized
dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that authorized dealers know your Ram best, have factory-trained technicians, genuine Mopar® parts, and care about your
satisfaction.1

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14 Green Indicator Lights
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Indicator Light Úpage 109
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With No Target Detected Indicator Light
Ú page 110
Automatic Diesel Exhaust Brake Indicator Light Úpage 110
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light Úpage 110
ECO Mode Indicator Light Úpage 110
Front Fog Indicator Light Úpage 110
LaneSense Indicator Light Úpage 110
Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light Úpage 110
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Úpage 110
White Indicator Lights
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Indicator Light Úpage 110
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light Úpage 110
LaneSense Indicator Light Úpage 110
Set Speed Display Indicator Light Úpage 110
Blue Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Úpage 111
Green Indicator Lights

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16GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Using The Panic Feature
To turn the Panic feature on or off, push the Panic
button on the key fob. When the Panic feature is
activated, the turn signals will flash, the horn may
pulse on and off (if equipped with horn alarm), and
the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic feature will stay on for three minutes
unless you turn it off by either pushing the Panic
button a second time or driving the vehicle at a
speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:
The interior lights will turn off if you place the
ignition in the ON/RUN position while the Panic
feature is activated. However, the exterior lights
and horn (if equipped with horn alarm) will
remain on.
You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from
the vehicle when using the key fob to turn off the
Panic feature due to the radio frequency noises
emitted by the system.
Key Left Vehicle Feature
If a valid key fob is no longer detected inside the
vehicle while the vehicle’s ignition system is in the
ON/RUN or START position, the message “Key Fob
Has Left The Vehicle” will be shown in the
instrument cluster display along with an interior
chime. An exterior audible and visual alert will also
be activated to warn the driver. The vehicle’s horn will rapidly chirp three times
along with a single flash of the vehicle’s exterior
lights.
NOTE:
The doors have to be open and then closed in
order for the vehicle to detect a key fob; the Key
Left Vehicle feature will not activate until all of
the doors are closed.
These alerts will not be activated in situations
where the vehicle’s engine is left running with
the key fob inside.
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
The replacement battery model is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
Customers are recommended to use a battery
obtained from Mopar®. Aftermarket coin
battery dimensions may not meet the original
OEM coin battery dimensions.
Perchlorate Material — special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard
-
ouswaste/perchlorate for further information.
Do not touch the battery terminals that are on
the back housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Remove the emergency key (1) by pushing
and holding the release button (2) located on
the side of the key fob while pulling the
emergency key out with your other hand.

Emergency Key Removal

2. Hold the key fob with the button side facing down, and locate the small rectangular gap on
the left side between the housing and the back
cover of the key fob. Use a small screwdriver
(or similar tool) to pry open the left side of the
fob cover while applying pressure until the
cover snaps open.
1 — Emergency Key
2 — Emergency Key Release Button

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20GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
The key fob may not be detected by the vehicle
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ system if it is located next
to a mobile phone, laptop or other electronic
device; these devices may block the key fob’s
wireless signal and prevent the Keyless Enter ‘n
Go™ system from starting the vehicle.
For more information on the engine starting
procedure, see Úpage 113.
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
(GASOLINE)
This system uses the key fob to start the
engine conveniently from outside the
vehicle while still maintaining security.
The system has a range of approximately
300 ft (91 m).
Remote Start is used to defrost windows in cold
weather, and to reach a comfortable climate in all
ambient conditions before the driver enters the
vehicle.
NOTE:Obstructions between the vehicle and the key fob
may reduce this range Ú page 427.
HOW TO USE REMOTE START
Push and release the Remote Start button on the
key fob twice within five seconds. The parking
lights will flash, vehicle doors will lock, and the
horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Once the
vehicle has started, the engine will run for
15 minutes.
Pushing the Remote Start button a third time shuts
the engine off.
To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button, and
place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for
15 minutes.
Remote Start can only be used twice.
If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low,
the vehicle will start and then shut down in 10
seconds.
The parking lights will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
For security, power window operation is
disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start
mode.
The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN posi -
tion before the Remote Start sequence can be
repeated for a third cycle.
If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote
Start will automatically lock the doors.
All of the following conditions must be met before
the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
Panic button not pushed
Fuel meets minimum requirement
System not disabled from previous Remote
Start event
WARNING!

Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage
or confined area. Exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless.
Carbon monoxide is poisonous and can cause
serious injury or death when inhaled.

Keep key fobs away from children. Operation
of the Remote Start system, windows, door
locks or other controls could cause serious
injury or death.

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Vehicle Security system not active
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is not illumi -
nated
TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE
To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote Start
system, push and release the START/STOP ignition
button while pressing the brake pedal prior to the
end of the 15 minute cycle.
The Remote Start system will turn the engine off if
the Remote Start button on the key fob is pushed
again, or if the engine is allowed to run for the
entire 15 minute cycle. Once the ignition is placed
in the ON/RUN position, the climate controls will
resume the previously set operations
(temperature, blower control, etc.).
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with the Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry feature, the
message “Remote Start Active — Push Start
Button” will display in the instrument cluster
display until you push the START/STOP ignition
button.
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system
will disable for two seconds after receiving a
valid Remote Start request.
REMOTE START FRONT DEFROST
A
CTIVATION — IF EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is active, and the outside
ambient temperature is 40°F (4.5°C) or below, the
system will automatically activate front defrost for
15 minutes or less. The time is dependent on the
ambient temperature. Once the timer expires, the
system will automatically adjust the settings
depending on ambient conditions. See “Remote
Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped” in the next
section for detailed operation.
REMOTE START COMFORT SYSTEMS —
I
F EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is activated, the front and rear
defrost will automatically turn on in cold weather.
The heated steering wheel and driver heated seat
feature will turn on if programmed in the Comfort
menu screen within Uconnect Settings
Ú page 199. In warm weather, the driver vented
seat feature will automatically turn on when
Remote Start is activated, if programmed in the
Comfort menu screen. The vehicle will adjust the
climate control settings depending on the outside
ambient temperature. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped
The climate controls automatically adjust to an
optimal temperature and mode, dependent on the
outside ambient temperature. When the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position, the climate
controls will resume their previous settings.
Manual Temperature Control (MTC) — If Equipped
In ambient temperatures of 40°F (4.5°C) or
below, the climate settings will default to
maximum heat, with fresh air entering the
cabin. If the front defrost timer expires, the
vehicle will enter Mix Mode.
In ambient temperatures from 40°F (4.5°C) to
78°F (26°C), the climate settings will be based
on the last settings selected by the driver.
In ambient temperatures of 78°F (26°C) or
above, the climate settings will default to MAX
A/C, Bi-Level mode, with Recirculation on.
For more information on ATC, MTC, and climate
control settings, see Ú page 58.
NOTE:These features will stay on through the duration of
Remote Start, or until the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position. The climate control settings will
change, and exit the automatic defaults, if
manually adjusted by the driver while the vehicle is
in Remote Start mode. This includes turning the
climate controls off using the OFF button.
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(Continued)
REMOTE START WINDSHIELD WIPER
D
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 — System Fault
Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
The instrument cluster display message stays
active until the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN
position.
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (DIESEL)
This system uses the key fob to start the
engine conveniently from outside the
vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 300 ft
(91 m).
Remote Start is used to defrost windows in cold
weather, and to reach a comfortable climate in all
ambient conditions before the driver enters the
vehicle.
NOTE:
Obstructions between the vehicle and the key
fob may reduce this range.
The Remote Start system will wait for the Wait
To Start Light
Úpage 109 to extinguish before
cranking the engine. This allows time for the
intake heater to preheat the incoming air, and is
normal operation in cold weather Ú page 427.
HOW TO USE REMOTE START
Push and release the Remote Start button on the
key fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle
doors will lock, the parking lights will flash, and the
horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the
engine will start, and the vehicle will remain in the
Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.
Pushing the Remote Start button a third time shuts
the engine off.
To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button, and
place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. All of the following conditions must be met before
the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
Panic button not pushed
Fuel meets minimum requirement
Water In Fuel Indicator Light is not illuminated
Wait To Start Light is not illuminated
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is not illumi
-
nated
For additional functions of the Remote Start
system, see Ú page 21.
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which is odorless and
colorless. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and
can cause serious injury or death when
inhaled.

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