User Manual Ram 2017 3500 dually truck

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User Manual

For RAM 2017 3500.

• INTRODUCTION5
  • INTRODUCTION6
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL7
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS8
  • VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS8
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER9
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS9
• THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE11
  • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS13
    • Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) And Key Fob — If Equipped13
    • Keyless Push Button Ignition And Key Fob — If Equipped14
    • Key Fobs — If Equipped16
    • Removing Key Fob From The (WIN) Ignition17
    • Key-In-Ignition Reminder19
    • General Information19
  • SENTRY KEY20
    • Replacement Key Fobs20
    • Customer Key Fob Programming21
    • General Information21
  • VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM21
    • Rearming Of The System22
    • To Arm The System22
    • To Disarm The System22
    • Security System Manual Override23
  • ILLUMINATED APPROACH23
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY24
    • Remote Unlock The Doors25
      • Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First25
      • Flash Lamps With Remote Key Lock26
    • To Lock The Doors26
    • Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock26
    • Using The Panic Alarm26
    • Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The Vehicle) — If Equipped27
    • Programming Additional Key Fobs27
    • Key Fob Battery Replacement27
    • General Information30
  • REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED30
    • How To Use Remote Start31
    • Remote Start Abort Message31
    • To Enter Remote Start Mode32
    • To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle32
    • To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle32
    • Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped32
    • General Information33
  • DOOR LOCKS33
    • Manual Door Locks33
    • Power Door Locks — If Equipped34
      • Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped35
      • Automatic Doors Unlock — If Equipped35
      • Automatic Doors Unlock Programming — If Equipped35
    • Child-Protection Door Lock36
  • KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY37
    • General Information40
  • WINDOWS40
    • Power Windows — If Equipped40
      • Auto-Down41
      • Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection (4-Door Models Driver And Front Passenger Door Only) — If Equipped41
      • Reset Auto-Up42
      • Window Lockout Switch (4–Door Models Only)42
    • Wind Buffeting42
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS43
    • Occupant Restraint Systems Features43
    • Important Safety Precautions43
    • Seat Belt Systems44
      • Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)44
      • Lap/Shoulder Belts46
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions48
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure50
      • Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage50
      • First Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions (Regular Cab Only)51
      • First Row Center Lap Belt Operating Instructions — If Equipped53
      • Seat Belt Extender54
      • Seat Belts And Pregnant Women54
      • Seat Belt Pretensioner55
      • Energy Management Feature55
      • Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) — If Equipped55
    • Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)57
      • Air Bag System Components57
      • Air Bag Warning Light58
      • Front Air Bags59
      • Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features60
      • Front Air Bag Operation61
      • Knee Impact Bolsters61
      • Supplemental Side Air Bags62
      • Air Bag System Components65
      • If A Deployment Occurs66
      • Enhanced Accident Response System67
      • Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure67
      • Maintaining Your Air Bag System67
      • Event Data Recorder (EDR)68
    • Child Restraints69
      • Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles70
      • Infant And Child Restraints71
      • Older Children And Child Restraints72
      • Children Too Large For Booster Seats73
      • Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints74
      • Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System75
      • LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle76
      • Locating The LATCH Anchorages80
      • Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages80
      • Center Seat LATCH81
      • To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint82
      • How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:83
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt84
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle85
      • Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):87
      • Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped:88
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage90
    • Transporting Pets96
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS96
  • SAFETY TIPS97
    • Transporting Passengers97
    • Exhaust Gas97
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle98
      • Seat Belts98
      • Air Bag Warning Light98
      • Defroster98
      • Floor Mat Safety Information98
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle100
      • Tires100
      • Lights100
      • Door Latches100
      • Fluid Leaks100
• UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE101
  • MIRRORS106
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped106
    • Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped106
    • Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera Display — If Equipped111
    • Outside Mirrors112
    • Outside Mirrors Folding Feature113
    • Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped113
    • Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And Trailer Tow — If Equipped114
    • Power Mirrors — If Equipped115
    • Heated Mirrors — If Equipped117
    • Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped117
    • Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped117
    • Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped118
    • “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped119
  • SEATS119
    • Driver's Power Seat — If Equipped120
      • Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward120
      • Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down120
      • Tilting The Seat Up Or Down120
      • Reclining The Seatback120
    • Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped121
      • Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward121
    • Power Lumbar — If Equipped122
    • Heated Seats — If Equipped122
      • Front Heated Seats122
      • Rear Heated Seats123
    • Ventilated Seats — If Equipped124
    • Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped125
      • Dump Feature (Manual Recline Seat Only) — Standard Cab125
    • 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped126
    • Mega Cab Rear Seat Features126
      • Reclining Rear Seats — If Equipped126
      • Folding Rear Seat (Table Mode) — If Equipped127
      • Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped128
    • Head Restraints129
      • Front Head Restraints130
      • Rear Head Restraints131
  • DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED132
    • Programming The Memory Feature133
    • Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory133
    • Memory Position Recall134
    • Easy Entry/Exit Seat135
  • TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD136
  • LIGHTS137
    • Headlights138
    • Automatic Headlights — If Equipped138
    • Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)139
    • Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped139
    • Headlight Delay140
    • Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped140
      • To Activate141
      • To Deactivate141
    • Parking Lights And Panel Lights141
    • Fog Lights — If Equipped142
    • Lights-On Reminder142
    • Battery Saver142
    • Interior Lights143
      • Courtesy/Reading Lights144
      • Ambient Light145
    • Cargo Light With Bed Lights — If Equipped145
    • Multifunction Lever146
    • Turn Signals146
    • Lane Change Assist146
    • Flash-To-Pass146
    • High/Low Beam Switch147
  • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS147
    • Windshield Wipers147
    • Windshield Wiper Operation147
    • Intermittent Wiper System148
    • Windshield Washers148
    • Mist Feature148
    • Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped149
  • TILT STEERING COLUMN150
  • HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED151
  • DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED152
  • SPEED CONTROL154
    • To Activate154
    • To Set A Desired Speed155
    • To Deactivate155
    • To Resume Speed155
    • To Vary The Speed Setting155
    • To Accelerate For Passing156
      • Using Speed Control On Hills156
  • PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED157
    • ParkSense Sensors157
    • ParkSense Warning Display157
    • ParkSense Display158
    • Enabling And Disabling ParkSense161
    • Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System161
    • Cleaning The ParkSense System162
    • ParkSense System Usage Precautions162
  • PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED164
    • ParkSense Sensors164
    • ParkSense Warning Display165
    • ParkSense Display165
    • Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear ParkSense167
    • Service The ParkSense Park Assist System168
    • Cleaning The ParkSense System168
    • ParkSense System Usage Precautions169
  • PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED170
  • OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED173
    • Courtesy/Reading Lights174
  • GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED174
    • Before You Begin Programming HomeLink175
    • Programming A Rolling Code176
      • Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Rolling Code)178
    • Programming A Non-Rolling Code178
      • Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Non-Rolling Code)178
    • Canadian/Gate Operator Programming179
      • Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)180
    • Using HomeLink180
    • Security180
    • Troubleshooting Tips181
    • General Information181
  • POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED182
    • Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode183
    • Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode183
    • Opening Sunroof — Express183
    • Closing Sunroof — Express183
    • Pinch Protect Feature183
    • Venting Sunroof — Express183
    • Sunshade Operation184
    • Wind Buffeting184
    • Sunroof Maintenance184
    • Ignition Off Operation184
  • ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS184
  • CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED189
  • POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED189
  • AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED190
  • CUPHOLDERS190
    • Front Seat Cupholders (40–20–40 Seats)190
    • Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor Storage Bin191
    • Rear Cupholders — If Equipped191
  • STORAGE192
    • Glove Compartment192
    • Door Storage194
      • Front Door Storage — If Equipped194
      • Rear Door Storage — If Equipped194
    • Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped195
    • Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped197
    • Seatback Storage198
    • Storage (Regular Cab)199
    • Storage and Seats (Crew Cab/Quad Cab)199
    • Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)200
  • REAR WINDOW FEATURES200
    • Rear Window Defroster200
    • Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped201
    • Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped201
  • FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED201
  • PICKUP BOX205
    • Cargo Camera — If Equipped206
    • Turning Cargo Camera On Or Off — With Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV207
  • RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED207
    • RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins207
    • Locking And Unlocking RamBox209
    • RamBox Safety Warning210
      • RamBox Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever — If Equipped210
    • Bed Extender — If Equipped211
      • Storage Position211
      • Divider Position213
      • Extender Position215
    • Bed Rail Tie-Down System216
  • SLIDE-IN CAMPERS218
    • Camper Applications218
  • EASY-OFF TAILGATE218
    • Disconnecting The Rear Camera Or Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped219
    • Removing The Tailgate220
    • Locking Tailgate221
  • TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED221
    • Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal221
    • Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation225
    • Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning230
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL231
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES233
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER234
  • WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS238
    • Red Telltale Indicator Lights239
      • Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light239
      • Air Bag Warning Light239
      • Brake Warning Light240
      • Brake Warning Light242
      • Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped243
      • Engine Temperature Warning Light244
      • Battery Charge Warning Light244
      • Oil Pressure Warning Light245
      • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light245
      • Electric Power Steering Fail Warning Light — If Equipped246
      • Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light246
      • Door Open Warning Light247
    • Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights248
      • Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)248
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped249
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped250
      • Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped250
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light251
      • Low Fuel Indicator Light253
      • Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light253
      • Transmission Temperature Indicator Light254
      • Low Coolant Level Indicator Light255
      • Air Suspension Payload Protection Telltale — If Equipped255
      • TOW/HAUL Indicator Light256
      • Cargo Light — If Equipped256
      • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped256
      • Air Suspension Off-Road 1 Indicator Light — If Equipped257
      • Air Suspension Off-Road 2 Indicator Light — If Equipped257
      • Air Suspension Ride Height Raising Indicator Light— If Equipped258
      • Air Suspension Ride Height Lowering Indicator Light— If Equipped258
      • Air Suspension Ride Height Lowering Indicator Light— If Equipped259
      • 4 WD Indicator Light — If Equipped259
      • 4 Low Indicator Light — If Equipped260
      • Service 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped260
      • 2 WD Indicator Light — If Equipped261
    • Green Telltale Indicator Lights261
      • Park/Headlight On Indicator Light261
      • Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped262
      • Turn Signal Indicator Lights262
      • Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped — Premium263
      • 4 WD AUTO Indicator Light — If Equipped263
    • White Telltale Indicator Lights264
      • Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light264
      • Cruise Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped — Base264
      • Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped265
    • Blue Telltale Indicator Lights265
      • High Beam Indicator Light265
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY265
    • Instrument Cluster Display Controls266
    • Instrument Cluster Display Screens268
    • Oil Life Reset270
    • Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu Items271
      • Speedometer271
      • Vehicle Info271
      • Fuel Economy272
      • Trip A/Trip B272
      • Air Suspension — If Equipped272
      • Trailer Tow272
      • Audio272
      • Stored Messages273
      • Screen Setup Menu Item273
      • Vehicle Settings Menu Item273
      • Turn Menu OFF — If Equipped277
    • Instrument Cluster Display Messages277
    • Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped280
  • CYBERSECURITY282
  • UCONNECT SETTINGS283
    • Buttons On The Faceplate285
    • Buttons On The Touchscreen285
    • Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 5.0 Personal Settings285
      • Display286
      • Units — If Equipped286
      • Voice287
      • Clock & Date287
      • Safety/Assistance288
      • Lights290
      • Doors & Locks291
      • Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped293
      • Engine Off Options293
      • Suspension — If Equipped294
      • Trailer Brake295
      • Audio296
      • Compass Settings — If Equipped298
      • Phone/Bluetooth299
      • SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped300
      • Restore Settings301
      • Clear Personal Data301
      • System Information302
    • Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Personal Settings302
      • Display303
      • Units — If Equipped304
      • Voice305
      • Clock305
      • Safety & Driving Assistance306
      • Lights309
      • Doors & Locks311
      • Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped313
      • Engine Off Options314
      • Air Suspension — If Equipped315
      • Trailer Brake317
      • Audio317
      • Phone Settings318
      • SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped319
      • Restore Settings320
      • Clear Personal Data320
      • System Information321
  • UCONNECT RADIOS321
  • IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED321
  • STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED322
    • Radio Operation323
    • CD Player — If Equipped323
  • CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE323
  • RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES324
    • Regulatory And Safety Information324
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS325
    • Manual Climate Controls Without A Touchscreen — If Equipped325
      • Manual Climate Control Descriptions326
    • Climate Controls With a Touchscreen330
      • Control Descriptions333
      • Climate Control Functions337
    • Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped338
      • Automatic Operation338
      • Manual Operation Override339
    • Operating Tips339
      • Summer Operation339
      • Winter Operation340
      • Vacation/Storage340
      • Window Fogging340
      • Outside Air Intake340
      • Cabin Air Filter340
      • Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions341
  • PERSONALIZED MENU BAR342
  • UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION342
    • Introducing Uconnect342
    • Get Started344
    • Basic Voice Commands345
    • Radio347
    • Media349
    • Phone351
    • Voice Text Reply353
    • Climate (8.4/8.4 NAV)354
    • Navigation (8.4 /8.4 NAV)354
    • Uconnect Access (8.4/8.4 NAV)355
    • Vehicle Health Alert356
    • Register (8.4/8.4 NAV)356
    • Mobile App (8.4/8.4 NAV)357
    • Voice Texting (8.4/8.4 NAV)357
    • Yelp (8.4/8.4 NAV)358
    • SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4/8.4 NAV)359
    • Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped360
      • Getting Started361
    • Do Not Disturb362
    • General Information363
    • Additional Information364
• STARTING AND OPERATING365
  • STARTING PROCEDURES371
    • Automatic Transmission371
      • Tip Start Feature371
    • Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition372
    • Normal Starting Using ENGINE START/STOP Button372
      • AutoPark — Rotary Shifter and 8-Speed Trans Only (If Equipped)373
    • Idle Shutdown — 6.4L Engine Only375
    • Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)375
    • If Engine Fails To Start376
    • After Starting377
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED377
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION377
    • Key Ignition Park Interlock379
    • Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System379
    • Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped379
      • Gear Ranges380
      • Transmission Limp Home Mode384
      • Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation — Eight-Speed Transmission384
      • When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode385
    • Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — 1500 Models Only (If Equipped)386
      • Gear Ranges387
      • Transmission Limp Home Mode391
      • Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation — Six-Speed Transmission (1500 Models Only)392
      • Overdrive Operation393
      • When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode394
      • Torque Converter Clutch395
    • Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — 2500/3500 Models Only396
      • Gear Ranges396
      • Transmission Limp Home Mode401
      • Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation401
      • Overdrive Operation402
      • When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode403
      • Torque Converter Clutch404
  • FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED404
    • Manually Shifted Transfer Case — If Equipped405
      • Shifting Procedure — Manually Shifted Transfer Case407
      • Transfer Case Position Indicator Light407
    • Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) — If Equipped408
      • Shifting Procedure411
    • Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) — If Equipped413
      • Shifting Procedure417
    • Four-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Eight Speed Transmission Only) — If Equipped419
      • Shifting Procedure422
    • Five-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Eight Speed Transmission Only) — If Equipped424
      • Shifting Procedure427
  • AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (1500 MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED429
    • Description429
    • Air Suspension Modes432
    • Instrument Cluster Display Messages433
    • Operation434
  • AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (REBEL MODELS ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED435
    • Description435
    • Air Suspension Modes438
    • Instrument Cluster Display Messages440
    • Operation440
  • AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (2500/3500 MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED441
    • Description441
    • Air Suspension Modes442
    • Instrument Cluster Display Messages443
    • Operation443
  • AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM — POWER WAGON MODELS ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)444
  • STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER WAGON ONLY446
  • SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER WAGON ONLY448
    • Off-Road Driving Tips And Vehicle Characteristics448
      • Skid Plates And Underbody Protection448
      • Ramp Travel Index (RTI)448
      • Water Fording Characteristics449
      • Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation449
      • The Basics Of Off-Road Driving449
      • When To Use Low Range450
    • Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand450
    • Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)451
      • Using A Spotter451
      • Crossing Large Rocks452
      • Crossing A Ravine, Gully, Ditch, Washout Or Rut452
      • Crossing Logs452
      • Getting High Centered453
    • Hill Climbing453
    • Driving Through Water455
    • Airing Down For Off-Road Driving457
    • Vehicle Recovery457
    • After Driving Off-Road460
  • LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL461
  • DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES462
    • Acceleration462
    • Traction462
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER462
    • Flowing/Rising Water463
    • Shallow Standing Water463
  • OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS464
    • After Driving Off-Road464
  • WINCH USAGE — POWER WAGON ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)465
    • Things To Know Before Using Your Winch465
      • General Winch Information465
      • Tensioning The Wire Rope465
      • Low Voltage Interrupt466
      • Winch Motor Thermal Protection466
    • Understanding The Features Of Your Winch467
    • Winch Accessories468
    • Operating Your Winch469
      • General Information470
      • Vehicle Recovery Using The Winch471
    • Rigging Techniques479
      • How To Change The Pulling Direction479
      • Increasing Pulling Power480
      • Double Line480
  • POWER STEERING480
    • Electric Power Steering — 1500 Models480
    • Hydraulic Power Steering — 2500/3500 Models481
      • Power Steering Fluid Check — 2500/3500 Models482
  • FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L/6.4L ENGINES ONLY — IF EQUIPPED483
  • PARKING BRAKE483
  • BRAKE SYSTEM484
    • Hydraulic Brake Assist — 2500/3500 Models Only (Except Power Wagon)485
  • ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM485
    • Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)485
    • Brake System Warning Light485
    • Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)486
    • Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light487
    • Brake Assist System (BAS)487
    • Hill Start Assist (HSA)488
      • Towing With HSA489
      • Disabling And Enabling HSA489
    • Traction Control System (TCS)490
    • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)490
      • ESC Operating Modes491
      • ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light493
    • Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)494
    • Trailer Sway Control (TSC) — If Equipped494
    • Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped495
  • TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION498
    • Tire Markings498
      • Tire Sizing Chart499
    • Tire Identification Number (TIN)501
    • Tire Terminology And Definitions502
    • Tire Loading And Tire Pressure503
      • Tire And Loading Information Placard Location503
      • Tire And Loading Information Placard504
      • Loading505
  • TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION508
    • Tire Pressure508
      • Safety508
      • Fuel Economy508
      • Tread Wear508
      • Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability509
    • Tire Inflation Pressures509
    • Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation510
    • Radial Ply Tires510
    • Tire Types511
      • All Season Tires — If Equipped511
      • Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped511
      • Snow Tires511
    • Run Flat Tires — If Equipped512
    • Spare Tires — If Equipped512
      • Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped512
      • Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped513
      • Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped513
      • Full Size Spare — If Equipped514
      • Limited Use Spare — If Equipped514
    • Tire Spinning515
    • Tread Wear Indicators515
    • Life Of Tire516
    • Replacement Tires516
  • TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)518
  • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS519
    • Directional Tires — If Equipped520
    • Dual Rear Wheels — If Equipped521
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES522
    • Treadwear522
    • Traction Grades522
    • Temperature Grades523
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)523
    • Premium System525
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings526
      • Service TPMS Warning526
    • Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) 3500 Series Trucks528
    • General Information529
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS529
    • 3.6L Engine529
    • 5.7L Engine530
    • 6.4L Engine530
    • Reformulated Gasoline531
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends531
    • E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles531
    • CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications532
    • MMT In Gasoline532
    • Materials Added To Fuel532
    • Fuel System Cautions533
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings533
  • FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED534
    • E-85 General Information534
    • Ethanol Fuel (E-85)534
    • Fuel Requirements534
    • Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles535
    • Starting535
    • Cruising Range535
    • Replacement Parts535
    • Maintenance536
  • ADDING FUEL536
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message538
  • VEHICLE LOADING538
    • Certification Label538
      • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)538
      • Payload538
      • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)538
      • Tire Size539
      • Rim Size539
      • Inflation Pressure539
      • Curb Weight539
      • Loading539
  • TRAILER TOWING540
    • Common Towing Definitions540
      • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)540
      • Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)540
      • Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)540
      • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)540
      • Tongue Weight (TW)541
      • Frontal Area541
      • Trailer Sway Control541
      • Weight-Carrying Hitch541
      • Weight-Distributing Hitch541
      • Fifth-Wheel Hitch546
      • Gooseneck Hitch546
    • Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight546
    • Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)547
    • Trailer And Tongue Weight547
    • Towing Requirements547
      • Towing Requirements — Tires548
      • Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes549
      • Integrated Trailer Brake Module — If Equipped549
      • Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring (If Equipped)553
    • Towing Tips555
      • Automatic Transmission555
      • Tow/Haul Mode555
      • Speed Control — If Equipped555
      • Cooling System556
      • Air Suspension System556
  • SNOWPLOW556
    • 1500 Models Only556
    • 2500/3500 Models Only557
      • Before Plowing557
      • Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability557
      • Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached558
      • Operating Tips558
      • General Maintenance558
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)559
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle559
    • Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models560
    • Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models561
      • Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)562
      • Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)564
• WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES567
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS568
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS568
  • WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS569
    • Torque Specifications569
  • JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING571
    • Jacking And Tire Changing 1500 Series Trucks571
      • Jack Location572
      • Removal Of Jack And Tools (1500 Series)572
      • Removing The Spare Tire576
      • Preparations578
      • Jack Instructions (1500 Series)579
      • To Stow The Flat Or Spare584
      • Reinstalling The Jack And Tools (1500 Series)586
    • Jacking And Tire Changing 2500 And 3500 Series Trucks588
      • Jack Location588
      • Removal Of Jack And Tools (2500, 3500 Series)589
      • Removing The Spare Tire592
      • Preparations594
      • Jack Instructions (2500, 3500 Series)595
      • To Stow The Flat Or Spare600
      • Reinstalling The Jack And Tools (2500 And 3500 Series)602
      • Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped603
  • HOISTING604
  • JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES605
    • Preparations For Jump-Start605
    • Jump-Starting Procedure606
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE608
  • EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED609
  • GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE — 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION610
    • Column Shifter — If Equipped610
    • Center Console Shifter — If Equipped610
  • MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION611
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE613
    • Two-Wheel Drive Models615
    • Four-Wheel Drive Models615
  • ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)616
  • EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)616
• MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE617
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L619
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L620
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L621
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)622
    • Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity622
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message623
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS623
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS624
  • DEALER SERVICE624
  • MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES625
    • Engine Oil625
      • Checking Oil Level625
      • Change Engine Oil626
      • Engine Oil Selection626
      • American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol626
      • Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engines (1500 Models Only)626
      • Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 5.7L Engine (1500/2500/3500 Models)627
      • Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 6.4L Engine627
      • Synthetic Engine Oils627
      • Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters628
    • Engine Oil Filter628
      • Engine Oil Filter Selection628
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter628
      • Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection628
      • Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement628
    • Accessory Drive Belt Inspection631
    • Maintenance-Free Battery632
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance633
      • Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If Equipped634
      • Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R1234yf — If Equipped634
      • Cabin Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter)634
    • Front Driveshaft Lubrication — 2500/3500 (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only)639
    • Body Lubrication639
    • Windshield Wiper Blades640
      • Wiper Blade Removal/Installation640
    • Adding Washer Fluid643
    • Exhaust System643
    • Cooling System645
      • Engine Coolant Checks645
      • Cooling System — Drain Flush And Refill646
      • Selection Of Coolant646
      • Adding Coolant647
      • Cooling System Pressure Cap648
      • Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant648
      • Checking Coolant Level — 3.6L and 5.7L Engines649
      • Checking Coolant Level — 6.4L Engine650
      • Points To Remember650
    • Brake System651
      • Brake Fluid Level Check651
    • Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level652
      • Drain And Refill652
      • Lubricant Selection652
    • Transfer Case653
      • Drain And Refill653
      • Lubricant Selection653
      • Fluid Level Check653
    • Automatic Transmission653
      • Selection Of Lubricant653
      • Special Additives654
      • Fluid Level Check — Eight-Speed Transmission654
      • Fluid Level Check — Six-Speed Transmission654
      • Fluid And Filter Changes — Eight-Speed Transmission656
      • Fluid And Filter Changes — Six Speed Transmission656
    • Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion656
      • Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion656
      • What Causes Corrosion?657
      • Washing657
      • Special Care657
      • Wheel And Wheel Trim Care658
      • Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped659
      • Interior Care660
      • Cleaning Headlights660
      • Glass Surfaces661
      • Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses661
      • Seat Belt Maintenance661
      • Tri-Fold Soft Tonneau Cover Care662
      • Spray-On Bedliner – If Equipped662
  • FUSES663
    • Power Distribution Center664
  • VEHICLE STORAGE671
  • REPLACEMENT BULBS671
  • BULB REPLACEMENT673
    • Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park And Turn — If Equipped673
    • Fog Lamps — If Equipped674
    • Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps675
    • Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp676
    • Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped677
    • Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped679
    • Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped679
  • FLUID CAPACITIES680
  • FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS682
    • Engine682
    • Chassis684
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES685
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE686
    • Maintenance Chart687
• IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE691
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE692
    • Prepare For The Appointment692
    • Prepare A List692
    • Be Reasonable With Requests692
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE692
    • FCA USA LLC Customer Center693
    • FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center693
    • In Mexico Contact693
    • Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands693
    • Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)694
    • Service Contract694
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION695
  • MOPAR PARTS695
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS695
    • In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.695
    • In Canada696
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS696
• INDEX697