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User Manual

For RAM 2012 4500.

• INTRODUCTION5
  • INTRODUCTION6
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL6
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS8
  • VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS8
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER8
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS9
• THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE11
  • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS14
    • Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) — If Equipped14
    • Key Fob15
    • Removing Key Fob From Ignition16
    • Key-In-Ignition Reminder18
  • SENTRY KEYĥ18
    • Replacement Keys19
    • Customer Key Programming20
    • General Information20
  • VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED21
    • Rearming Of The System21
    • To Arm The System21
    • To Disarm The System21
    • Security System Manual Override22
  • ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED22
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED23
    • Remote Unlock The Doors23
    • To Lock The Doors25
    • Using The Panic Alarm26
    • Programming Additional Transmitters27
    • Transmitter Battery Replacement27
    • General Information28
  • REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED28
    • How To Use Remote Start29
  • DOOR LOCKS32
    • Manual Door Locks32
    • Power Door Locks — If Equipped33
    • Child-Protection Door Lock34
  • WINDOWS36
    • Power Windows – If Equipped36
    • Wind Buffeting39
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS40
    • Lap/Shoulder Belts41
    • Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage50
    • Center Lap Belts50
    • Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions51
    • Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped52
    • Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)53
    • Seat Belts And Pregnant Women54
    • Seat Belt Extender54
    • Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bag54
    • Air Bag System Components56
    • Advanced Front Air Bag Features56
    • Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls59
    • Event Data Recorder (EDR)65
    • Child Restraints66
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS79
  • SAFETY TIPS79
    • Transporting Passengers79
    • Exhaust Gas80
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle81
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle83
• UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE85
  • MIRRORS89
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror89
    • Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped89
    • Outside Mirrors90
    • Outside Mirrors Folding Feature91
    • Power Mirrors — If Equipped92
    • Heated Mirrors — If Equipped93
    • Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped93
    • “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped94
    • Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped94
  • Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED95
    • Operation98
    • Phone Call Features105
    • Uconnect™ Phone Features108
    • Advanced Phone Connectivity113
    • Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone114
    • General Information125
  • VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED125
    • Voice Command System Operation125
    • Commands126
    • Voice Training130
  • SEATS130
    • Driver's Power Seat — If Equipped130
    • Passenger's Power Seat — If Equipped132
    • Power Lumbar — If Equipped134
    • Heated Seats — If Equipped134
    • Ventilated Seats — If Equipped137
    • Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped138
    • Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped139
    • Head Restraints140
    • 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped142
  • DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED142
    • Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory143
    • Memory Position Recall145
    • To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory145
    • Easy Entry/Exit Seat146
  • TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD147
  • LIGHTS149
    • Headlights150
    • Automatic Headlights — If Equipped150
    • Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)151
    • Headlight Delay151
    • Parking Lights And Panel Lights151
    • Fog Lights — If Equipped152
    • Interior Lights152
    • Cargo Light154
    • Lights-On Reminder154
    • Battery Saver154
    • Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped155
    • Multifunction Lever155
  • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS156
    • Windshield Wipers156
    • Windshield Wiper Operation157
    • Intermittent Wiper System157
    • Windshield Washers158
    • Mist Feature158
  • TILT STEERING COLUMN159
  • DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED160
  • HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED161
  • ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL162
    • To Activate163
    • To Set A Desired Speed164
    • To Deactivate164
    • To Resume Speed164
    • To Vary The Speed Setting164
    • To Accelerate For Passing165
  • OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED165
    • Courtesy/Reading Lights166
  • ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS167
  • CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED171
  • POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED172
  • CUPHOLDERS174
    • Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — (40–20–40 Seats)174
    • Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor Storage Bin174
    • Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab175
  • STORAGE175
    • Glove Box Storage175
    • Door Storage177
    • Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped178
    • Seatback Storage180
    • Storage (Regular Cab)180
    • Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)181
    • Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)182
  • REAR WINDOW FEATURES182
    • Rear Window Defroster182
    • Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped183
    • Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped183
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL185
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES188
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE189
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM190
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS191
  • ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED205
    • Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays207
    • Distance To Empty (DTE)213
    • EVIC Average Fuel Economy214
    • Trip Functions214
    • Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)215
    • Units215
    • Compass / Temperature Display216
    • Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)218
  • MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED224
    • Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped224
    • Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped224
  • MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)224
    • Operating Instructions — Radio Mode225
    • Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play228
    • Notes on Playing MP3 Files230
    • Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode232
  • MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)233
    • Operating Instructions — Radio Mode233
    • Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play239
    • Notes On Playing MP3 Files241
    • LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)243
    • INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)243
    • Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped244
  • iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED248
    • Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device249
    • Using This Feature250
    • Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons250
    • Play Mode251
    • List Or Browse Mode252
    • Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)254
  • STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED255
    • Radio Operation256
    • CD Player256
  • CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE257
  • RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES257
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS258
    • Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System258
    • Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped262
    • Summer Operation267
    • Winter Operation267
    • Vacation/Storage268
    • Window Fogging and Frosting268
    • Outside Air Intake268
    • Operating Tips269
• STARTING AND OPERATING271
  • STARTING PROCEDURES275
    • Normal Starting275
    • Automatic Transmission275
    • Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ̺29°C)276
    • If Engine Fails To Start276
    • After Starting277
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED277
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION278
    • Key Ignition Park Interlock280
    • Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System280
    • Six–Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine) — If Equipped280
  • FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED290
    • Manually Shifted Transfer Case – If Equipped290
    • Shifting Procedure – Manually Shifted Transfer Case292
    • Transfer Case Position Indicator Light293
    • Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) – If Equipped294
    • Shifting Procedure298
  • LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL300
  • DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES301
    • Acceleration301
    • Traction301
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER302
    • Flowing/Rising Water302
    • Shallow Standing Water302
  • POWER STEERING304
    • Power Steering Fluid Check305
  • PARKING BRAKE306
  • BRAKE SYSTEM308
    • Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System309
  • TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION311
    • Tire Markings311
    • Tire Identification Number (TIN)314
    • Tire Terminology And Definitions315
    • Tire Loading And Tire Pressure316
  • TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION320
    • Tire Pressure320
    • Tire Inflation Pressures321
    • Radial Ply Tires326
    • Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped326
    • Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped327
    • Full Size Spare – If Equipped328
    • Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped328
    • Tire Spinning329
    • Tread Wear Indicators329
    • Life Of Tire330
    • Replacement Tires330
  • SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION — IF EQUIPPED332
  • TIRE CHAINS332
  • SNOW TIRES334
  • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS335
    • Dual Rear Wheels336
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS337
    • Reformulated Gasoline338
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends338
    • E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles338
    • MMT In Gasoline339
    • Materials Added To Fuel340
    • Fuel System Cautions340
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings341
  • ADDING FUEL342
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message343
  • VEHICLE LOADING344
    • Certification Label344
  • TRAILER TOWING346
    • Common Towing Definitions346
    • Trailer Hitch Classification349
    • Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)350
    • Trailer And Tongue Weight351
    • Towing Requirements353
    • Towing Tips362
  • SNOWPLOW363
    • Before Plowing364
    • Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability364
    • Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached365
    • Operating Tips365
    • General Maintenance366
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)367
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle367
    • Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models368
    • Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models369
• WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES377
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS378
  • JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING378
    • 3500 Models — If Equipped379
    • Preparations For Jacking380
    • Jacking Instructions381
  • HOISTING390
  • JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES390
    • Preparations For Jump-Start391
    • Jump-Starting Procedure392
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE394
  • EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED395
  • SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE396
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE397
    • Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob398
    • Two-Wheel Drive Models399
    • Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles400
• MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE401
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L403
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)404
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message404
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS405
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS406
  • DEALER SERVICE407
  • MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES407
    • Engine Oil408
    • Engine Oil Filter410
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter410
    • Maintenance-Free Battery411
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance413
    • Front Prop Shaft Lubrication – Four-Wheel Drive Models414
    • Body Lubrication414
    • Windshield Wiper Blades415
    • Adding Washer Fluid415
    • Exhaust System416
    • Cooling System419
    • Brake System425
    • Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level427
    • Transfer Case429
    • Automatic Transmission429
    • Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion432
  • FUSES437
    • Totally Integrated Power Module437
  • VEHICLE STORAGE443
  • REPLACEMENT BULBS444
  • BULB REPLACEMENT445
    • Dual Or Quad Headlamp/Front Park And Turn Signal – If Equipped445
    • Fog Lamps – If Equipped447
    • Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp447
    • Cab Top Clearance Lamps – If Equipped449
  • FLUID CAPACITIES451
  • FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS452
    • Engine452
    • Chassis453
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES455
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE456
    • 5.7L Gas Engine456
    • Required Maintenance Intervals458
• IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE473
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE475
    • Prepare For The Appointment475
    • Prepare A List475
    • Be Reasonable With Requests475
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE475
    • Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center476
    • Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center476
    • In Mexico contact:476
    • Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)477
    • Service Contract477
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION478
  • MOPARĥ PARTS478
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS478
    • In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.478
    • In Canada479
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS479
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES481
    • Treadwear481
    • Traction Grades481
    • Temperature Grades482