User Manual Ram 2018 1500 truck

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User Manual

For RAM 2018 1500.

• INTRODUCTION5
  • INTRODUCTION6
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL7
    • Essential Information7
    • Symbols7
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS7
  • VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS8
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS8
• GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS9
  • FRONT VIEW10
  • REAR VIEW11
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL12
  • INTERIOR13
• GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE15
  • KEYS20
    • Key Fobs20
      • To Unlock The Doors And Tailgate22
      • To Lock The Doors And Tailgate23
      • Sound Horn With Lock23
      • Using The Panic Alarm23
      • Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The Vehicle) — If Equipped24
      • Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With Remote Control24
      • Programming Additional Key Fobs27
      • General Information27
  • IGNITION SWITCH28
    • Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) — If Equipped28
    • Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped29
    • Key-In-Ignition Reminder30
  • REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED30
    • How To Use Remote Start30
    • Remote Start Abort Message30
    • To Enter Remote Start Mode31
    • To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle31
    • To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle31
    • Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped32
    • General Information32
  • SENTRY KEY32
    • Customer Key Programming33
    • Replacement Keys33
    • General Information34
  • VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM34
    • To Arm The System34
    • To Disarm The System35
    • Rearming Of The System36
    • Security System Manual Override36
  • DOORS36
    • Manual Door Locks36
    • Power Door Locks — If Equipped38
    • Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry38
      • General Information41
    • Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped42
      • Automatic Doors Unlock — If Equipped42
      • Automatic Doors Unlock Programming — If Equipped42
    • Child-Protection Door Lock42
  • SEATS44
    • Manual Front Seat Adjustment44
      • Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment44
      • Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment45
      • 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped46
    • Manual Rear Seat Adjustment46
      • Reclining Rear Seats — If Equipped46
    • Power Driver Seat Adjustment — If Equipped47
      • Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward47
      • Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down48
      • Tilting The Seat Up Or Down48
      • Reclining The Seatback48
      • Power Lumbar — If Equipped49
    • Power Passenger Seat Adjustment — If Equipped49
      • Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward49
      • Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down49
      • Tilting The Seat Up Or Down49
    • Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped50
      • Programming The Memory Feature50
      • Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory51
      • Memory Position Recall52
      • Easy Entry/Exit Seat52
    • Heated Seats — If Equipped53
      • Front Heated Seats54
      • Rear Heated Seats54
    • Ventilated Seats — If Equipped55
    • Manual Folding Rear Seats (Mega Cab Models)56
      • Folding Rear Seat — Table Mode56
      • Manual Folding Rear Seat — Fold Flat57
    • Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)59
  • HEAD RESTRAINTS59
    • Front Head Restraint Adjustment60
    • Rear Head Restraint Adjustment60
    • Front Head Restraint Removal61
    • Rear Head Restraint Removal61
  • STEERING WHEEL62
    • Tilt Steering Column62
    • Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped63
  • DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED63
  • MIRRORS65
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped65
    • Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped65
    • Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera Display — If Equipped66
    • Outside Mirrors67
    • Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped67
    • Power Mirrors — If Equipped68
    • Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And Trailer Tow — If Equipped69
      • Outside Mirrors Folding Feature70
    • Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped71
    • Heated Mirrors — If Equipped71
    • Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped72
    • Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped72
      • “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped73
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTS73
    • Headlight Switch73
    • Headlights74
    • Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped75
    • Multifunction Lever75
    • High/Low Beam Switch75
    • Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped75
      • To Activate76
      • To Deactivate76
    • Flash-To-Pass76
    • Automatic Headlights — If Equipped76
    • Parking Lights And Panel Lights77
    • Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)77
    • Headlight Delay78
    • Lights-On Reminder78
    • Fog Lights — If Equipped78
    • Turn Signals79
    • Lane Change Assist — If Equipped79
    • Cargo Light With Bed Lights — If Equipped79
    • Battery Saver81
  • INTERIOR LIGHTS81
    • Courtesy Lights81
      • Courtesy/Reading Lights81
      • Ambient Light82
      • Dimmer Control83
    • Illuminated Approach83
  • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS84
    • Windshield Wipers84
      • Intermittent Wiper System85
      • Windshield Washers85
      • Mist Feature85
    • Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped86
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS87
    • Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen87
      • Manual Climate Control Descriptions88
    • Manual Climate Controls With A Touchscreen91
      • Manual Climate Control With Touchscreen Descriptions92
    • Automatic Climate Controls With A Touchscreen95
      • Control Descriptions97
    • Climate Control Functions102
      • A/C (Air Conditioning)102
      • Recirculation102
    • Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped103
      • Automatic Operation103
      • Manual Operation Override103
    • Operating Tips103
      • Summer Operation103
      • Winter Operation104
      • Vacation/Storage104
      • Window Fogging104
      • Outside Air Intake105
      • Cabin Air Filter105
      • Operating Tips Chart105
  • WINDOWS106
    • Power Windows — If Equipped106
      • Auto-Down107
      • Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection (4-Door Models Driver And Front Passenger Door Only) — If Equipped107
      • Reset Auto-Up108
      • Window Lockout Switch (4–Door Models Only)108
      • Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped109
      • Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped109
    • Wind Buffeting109
  • POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED110
    • Opening Sunroof111
    • Closing Sunroof111
    • Wind Buffeting111
    • Sunshade Operation111
    • Pinch Protect Feature112
    • Venting Sunroof — Express112
    • Sunroof Maintenance112
    • Ignition Off Operation112
  • HOOD113
    • To Open The Hood113
    • To Close The Hood113
  • TAILGATE114
    • Opening114
    • Closing114
  • GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED114
    • Before You Begin Programming HomeLink115
    • Programming A Rolling Code116
      • Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Rolling Code)117
    • Programming A Non-Rolling Code117
      • Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Non-Rolling Code)118
    • Canadian/Gate Operator Programming118
      • Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)119
    • Using HomeLink120
    • Security120
    • Troubleshooting Tips120
    • General Information121
  • INTERNAL EQUIPMENT122
    • Storage122
      • Glove Compartment122
      • Door Storage123
      • Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped124
      • Seatback Storage126
      • Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped127
      • Storage Bin (Regular Cab)128
      • Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped128
      • Below Rear Seat Storage (Crew Cab/Quad Cab)132
    • Cupholders133
      • Front Seat Cupholders133
      • Rear Cupholders — If Equipped133
    • Electrical Power Outlets134
    • Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver — If Equipped138
    • Power Inverter — If Equipped138
    • Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped139
  • PICKUP BOX140
    • Cargo Camera — If Equipped141
      • Turning Cargo Camera On Or Off — With Uconnect 4C/4C NAV141
  • RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED142
    • RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins142
    • Locking And Unlocking RamBox144
    • RamBox Safety Warning145
      • RamBox Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever — If Equipped145
    • Bed Extender — If Equipped146
      • Storage Position146
      • Divider Position148
      • Extender Position150
    • Bed Rail Tie-Down System152
  • SLIDE-IN CAMPERS153
    • Camper Applications153
  • EASY-OFF TAILGATE154
    • Disconnecting The Rear Camera Or Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped154
    • Removing The Tailgate155
    • Locking Tailgate156
  • TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED156
    • Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal157
    • Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation162
    • Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning168
• GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL169
  • BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER170
    • Base Instrument Cluster Descriptions170
  • PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER172
    • Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions172
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY174
    • Instrument Cluster Display Controls175
    • Display Menu Screens177
    • Oil Life Reset179
    • Display Messages180
    • Display Menu Items183
      • Speedometer183
      • Vehicle Info183
      • Fuel Economy183
      • Trip A/Trip B184
      • Trailer Tow184
      • Audio184
      • Stored Messages184
      • Screen Setup Menu Item184
      • Settings — If Equipped186
      • Turn Menu Off — If Equipped191
    • Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped191
  • WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES193
    • Red Warning Lights193
      • — Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light193
      • — Air Bag Warning Light194
      • — Brake Warning Light194
      • — Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped195
      • — Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light195
      • — Battery Charge Warning Light196
      • — Oil Pressure Warning Light196
      • — Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light196
      • — Electric Power Steering Fault Warning Light196
      • — Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light197
      • — Door Open Warning Light197
    • Yellow Warning Lights197
      • — Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)197
      • — Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light — If Equipped198
      • — Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Warning Light — If Equipped198
      • — Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — If Equipped198
      • — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light199
      • — Low Fuel Indicator Light200
      • — Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light200
      • — Low Coolant Level Warning Light201
      • — Loose Fuel Filler Cap Warning Light — If Equipped201
      • — Service 4WD Warning Light — If Equipped201
    • Yellow Indicator Lights201
      • — Air Suspension Payload Protection Indicator Light — If Equipped201
      • — Air Suspension Off-Road 1 Indicator Light — If Equipped201
      • — Air Suspension Off-Road 2 Indicator Light — If Equipped201
      • / — Air Suspension Aerodynamic Height Indicator Light— If Equipped202
      • — Air Suspension Ride Height Raising Indicator Light— If Equipped202
      • — Air Suspension Ride Height Lowering Indicator Light— If Equipped202
      • — Cargo Light — If Equipped202
      • — 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped202
      • — 4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped202
      • — Air Suspension Entry/Exit Indicator Light— If Equipped202
      • — TOW/HAUL Indicator Light202
      • — Transmission Temperature Warning Light203
    • Green Indicator Lights203
      • — Park/Headlight On Indicator Light203
      • — Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped203
      • — Turn Signal Indicator Lights203
      • — Speed Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped With 7 Inch Instrument Cluster Display203
      • — 4WD AUTO Indicator Light — If Equipped204
    • White Indicator Lights204
      • — Cruise Control Ready Indicator204
      • — Speed Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped With 3.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display204
      • — Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped204
    • Blue Indicator Lights204
      • — High Beam Indicator Light204
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II205
    • Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity205
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS206
• SAFETY209
  • SAFETY FEATURES210
    • Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)210
      • Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light211
    • Electronic Brake Control System211
      • Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)211
      • Brake System Warning Light211
      • Brake Assist System (BAS)212
      • Hill Start Assist (HSA)212
      • Towing With HSA214
      • Disabling And Enabling HSA214
      • Traction Control System (TCS)215
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)215
      • ESC Operating Modes216
      • ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light218
      • Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)219
      • Trailer Sway Control (TSC)220
      • Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped220
  • AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS223
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)223
      • Premium System224
      • Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) 3500 Series Trucks227
      • General Information229
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS229
    • Occupant Restraint Systems Features229
    • Important Safety Precautions229
    • Seat Belt Systems230
      • Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)231
      • Lap/Shoulder Belts232
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions234
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure236
      • Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage236
      • First Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions (Regular Cab Only)237
      • First Row Center Lap Belt Operating Instructions — If Equipped239
      • Seat Belt Extender240
      • Seat Belts And Pregnant Women240
      • Seat Belt Pretensioner241
      • Energy Management Feature241
      • Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)241
    • Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)243
      • Air Bag System Components243
      • Air Bag Warning Light244
      • Front Air Bags245
      • Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features246
      • Front Air Bag Operation247
      • Knee Impact Bolsters247
      • Supplemental Side Air Bags248
      • Air Bag System Components257
      • If A Deployment Occurs257
      • Enhanced Accident Response System258
      • Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure259
      • Maintaining Your Air Bag System260
      • Event Data Recorder (EDR)260
    • Child Restraints261
      • Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles262
      • Infant And Child Restraints263
      • Older Children And Child Restraints264
      • Children Too Large For Booster Seats265
      • Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints266
      • Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System267
      • LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle268
      • Locating The LATCH Anchorages271
      • Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages271
      • Center Seat LATCH273
      • To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint274
      • How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:275
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt276
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle277
      • Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):278
      • Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped:280
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage281
    • Transporting Pets287
  • SAFETY TIPS287
    • Transporting Passengers287
    • Exhaust Gas288
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle288
      • Seat Belts288
      • Air Bag Warning Light289
      • Defroster289
      • Floor Mat Safety Information289
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle291
      • Tires291
      • Lights291
      • Door Latches291
      • Fluid Leaks291
• STARTING AND OPERATING293
  • STARTING THE ENGINE — GASOLINE ENGINE298
    • Automatic Transmission298
    • Tip Start Feature299
    • Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition299
    • Normal Starting Using ENGINE START/STOP Button299
      • AutoPark — Rotary Shifter and 8-Speed Trans Only300
    • Idle Shutdown — 6.4L Engine Only303
    • If Engine Fails To Start303
    • Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or −30°C)304
    • After Starting304
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED304
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS305
  • PARKING BRAKE305
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION307
    • Key Ignition Park Interlock309
    • Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System309
    • Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped309
      • Gear Ranges310
      • Transmission Limp Home Mode314
      • Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation — Eight-Speed Transmission315
      • When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode316
    • Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — 1500 Models Only (If Equipped)317
      • Gear Ranges318
      • Transmission Limp Home Mode322
      • Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation — Six-Speed Transmission (1500 Models Only)322
      • Overdrive Operation325
      • When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode325
      • Torque Converter Clutch326
    • Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — 2500/3500 Models Only326
      • Gear Ranges327
      • Transmission Limp Home Mode331
      • Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation332
      • Overdrive Operation333
      • When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode333
      • Torque Converter Clutch334
  • FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED335
    • Manually Shifted Transfer Case — If Equipped335
      • Shifting Procedure — Manually Shifted Transfer Case337
      • Transfer Case Position Indicator Light337
    • Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) — If Equipped338
      • Shifting Procedure341
    • Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) — If Equipped342
      • Shifting Procedure346
    • Four-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Eight Speed Transmission Only) — If Equipped348
      • Shifting Procedure351
    • Five-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Eight Speed Transmission Only) — If Equipped352
      • Shifting Procedure355
  • AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (1500 MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED356
    • Description356
    • Air Suspension Modes359
    • Instrument Cluster Display Messages360
    • Operation360
  • AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (REBEL MODELS ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED362
    • Description362
    • Air Suspension Modes364
    • Instrument Cluster Display Messages365
    • Operation366
  • AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (2500/3500 MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED367
    • Description367
    • Air Suspension Modes369
    • Instrument Cluster Display Messages370
    • Operation370
  • AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM — POWER WAGON MODELS ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)370
  • STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER WAGON ONLY372
  • SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER WAGON ONLY374
    • Off-Road Driving Tips And Vehicle Characteristics374
      • Skid Plates And Underbody Protection374
      • Ramp Travel Index (RTI)374
      • Water Fording Characteristics375
      • Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation375
      • The Basics Of Off-Road Driving375
      • When To Use Low Range376
    • Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand376
    • Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)377
      • Using A Spotter378
      • Crossing Large Rocks378
      • Crossing A Ravine, Gully, Ditch, Washout Or Rut378
      • Crossing Logs379
      • Getting High Centered379
    • Hill Climbing379
    • Driving Through Water381
    • Airing Down For Off-Road Driving383
    • Vehicle Recovery384
    • After Driving Off-Road387
  • LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL388
  • WINCH USAGE — POWER WAGON ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)388
    • Things To Know Before Using Your Winch388
      • General Winch Information388
      • Tensioning The Wire Rope388
      • Low Voltage Interrupt389
      • Winch Motor Thermal Protection389
    • Understanding The Features Of Your Winch390
    • Winch Accessories391
    • Operating Your Winch392
      • General Information393
      • Vehicle Recovery Using The Winch394
    • Rigging Techniques403
      • How To Change The Pulling Direction403
      • Increasing Pulling Power403
      • Double Line404
  • POWER STEERING404
    • Electric Power Steering — 1500 Models404
    • Hydraulic Power Steering — 2500/3500 Models405
      • Power Steering Fluid Check — 2500/3500 Models406
  • FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L/6.4L ENGINES ONLY — IF EQUIPPED406
  • SPEED CONTROL406
    • To Activate407
    • To Set A Desired Speed407
    • To Vary The Speed Setting408
    • To Accelerate For Passing409
      • Using Speed Control On Hills409
    • To Resume Speed409
    • To Deactivate409
  • PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED410
    • ParkSense Sensors410
    • ParkSense Warning Display410
    • ParkSense Display411
    • Enabling And Disabling ParkSense414
    • Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System414
    • Cleaning The ParkSense System415
    • ParkSense System Usage Precautions415
  • PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED417
    • ParkSense Sensors417
    • ParkSense Warning Display418
    • ParkSense Display418
    • Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear ParkSense420
    • Service The ParkSense Park Assist System420
    • Cleaning The ParkSense System421
    • ParkSense System Usage Precautions421
  • PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED423
  • REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GAS ENGINE426
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message427
  • VEHICLE LOADING427
    • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)427
    • Payload427
    • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)428
    • Tire Size428
    • Rim Size428
    • Inflation Pressure428
    • Curb Weight428
    • Loading428
  • TRAILER TOWING429
    • Common Towing Definitions429
      • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)429
      • Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)429
      • Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)430
      • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)430
      • Tongue Weight (TW)430
      • Trailer Frontal Area430
      • Trailer Sway Control430
      • Weight-Carrying Hitch430
      • Weight-Distributing Hitch431
      • Fifth-Wheel Hitch435
      • Gooseneck Hitch435
    • Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight435
    • Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)436
    • Trailer And Tongue Weight436
    • Towing Requirements437
      • Towing Requirements — Tires438
      • Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes439
      • Integrated Trailer Brake Module — If Equipped440
      • Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring443
    • Towing Tips444
      • Automatic Transmission445
      • Tow/Haul Mode445
      • Speed Control — If Equipped445
      • Cooling System445
      • Air Suspension System446
  • SNOWPLOW446
    • 1500 Models Only446
    • 2500/3500 Models Only446
      • Before Plowing447
      • Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability447
      • Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached448
      • Operating Tips448
      • General Maintenance448
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)449
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle449
    • Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models450
    • Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models450
      • Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)451
      • Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)453
  • DRIVING TIPS455
    • Driving On Slippery Surfaces455
      • Acceleration455
    • Driving Through Water455
      • Flowing/Rising Water455
      • Shallow Standing Water455
    • Off-Road Driving Tips456
      • After Driving Off-Road457
• IN CASE OF EMERGENCY459
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS461
  • ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED461
  • BULB REPLACEMENT466
    • Replacement Bulbs466
    • Replacing Exterior Bulbs468
      • Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park And Turn — If Equipped468
      • Fog Lamps — If Equipped469
      • Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps470
      • Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp471
      • Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped472
      • Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped474
      • Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped474
  • FUSES475
    • Power Distribution Center475
  • JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING481
    • Jacking And Tire Changing 1500 Series Trucks481
      • Jack Location482
      • Removal Of Jack And Tools (1500 Series)482
      • Removing The Spare Tire485
      • Preparations For Jacking488
      • Jacking Instructions (1500 Series)488
      • To Stow The Flat Or Spare493
      • Reinstalling The Jack And Tools (1500 Series)496
    • Jacking And Tire Changing 2500 And 3500 Series Trucks498
      • Jack Location498
      • Removal Of Jack And Tools (2500 And 3500 Series)498
      • Removing The Spare Tire501
      • Preparations For Jacking504
      • Jacking Instructions (2500 And 3500 Series)504
      • To Stow The Flat Or Spare510
      • Reinstalling The Jack And Tools (2500 And 3500 Series)513
      • Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped514
  • JUMP STARTING515
    • Preparations For Jump Start515
    • Jump Starting Procedure517
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS518
  • GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE — 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION519
    • Column Gear Selector — If Equipped519
    • Center Console Gear Selector — If Equipped520
  • MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION521
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE522
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE523
    • Two-Wheel Drive Models525
    • Four-Wheel Drive Models525
    • Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped526
  • ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)527
  • EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)527
• SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE529
  • SCHEDULED SERVICING531
    • Maintenance Plan532
    • Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle536
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT536
    • 3.6L Engine536
    • 5.7L Engine537
    • 6.4L Engine538
    • Checking Oil Level — Gas Engine539
    • Adding Washer Fluid539
    • Maintenance-Free Battery540
  • DEALER SERVICE540
    • Engine Oil — Gas Engine541
      • Change Engine Oil541
      • Engine Oil Selection — 3.6L/5.7L541
      • Engine Oil Selection — 6.4L541
      • American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol542
      • Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engines (1500 Models Only)542
      • Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 5.7L Engine (1500/2500/3500 Models)542
      • Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 6.4L Engine543
      • Synthetic Engine Oils543
      • Materials Added To Engine Oil543
      • Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters543
    • Engine Oil Filter543
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter544
      • Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement544
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance546
      • Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a — If Equipped547
      • Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf547
      • Cabin Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter)547
    • Front Driveshaft Lubrication — 2500/3500 (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only)552
    • Accessory Drive Belt Inspection553
    • Body Lubrication554
    • Windshield Wiper Blades555
      • Wiper Blade Removal/Installation555
    • Exhaust System558
    • Cooling System560
      • Engine Coolant Checks560
      • Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill560
      • Selection Of Coolant561
      • Adding Coolant561
      • Cooling System Pressure Cap562
      • Disposal Of Used Coolant563
      • Checking Coolant Level — 3.6L and 5.7L Engines563
      • Checking Coolant Level — 6.4L Engine564
      • Points To Remember564
    • Brake System565
      • Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder566
    • Automatic Transmission567
      • Selection Of Lubricant567
      • Special Additives567
      • Fluid Level Check — Eight-Speed Transmission567
      • Fluid Level Check — Six-Speed Transmission568
      • Fluid And Filter Changes — Eight-Speed Transmission569
      • Fluid And Filter Changes — Six Speed Transmission570
    • Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level570
      • Lubricant Selection570
      • Drain And Refill571
    • Transfer Case571
      • Selection Of Lubricant571
      • Fluid Level Check571
      • Drain And Refill571
  • HOISTING571
  • TIRES571
    • Tire Safety Information571
      • Tire Markings572
      • Tire Identification Number (TIN)574
      • Tire Terminology And Definitions576
      • Tire Loading And Tire Pressure577
      • Loading578
    • Tires — General Information581
      • Tire Pressure581
      • Tire Inflation Pressures582
      • Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation583
      • Radial Ply Tires583
      • Run Flat Tires — If Equipped584
      • Tire Spinning584
      • Tread Wear Indicators584
      • Life Of Tire585
      • Replacement Tires586
    • Tire Types587
      • All Season Tires — If Equipped587
      • Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped587
      • Snow Tires588
    • Spare Tires — If Equipped588
      • Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped588
      • Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped589
      • Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped589
      • Full Size Spare — If Equipped590
      • Limited Use Spare — If Equipped590
    • Wheel And Wheel Trim Care591
    • Tire Chains (Traction Devices)592
    • Tire Rotation Recommendations593
      • Directional Tires — If Equipped594
      • Dual Rear Wheels — If Equipped595
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES596
    • Treadwear596
    • Traction Grades596
    • Temperature Grades597
  • STORING THE VEHICLE597
  • BODYWORK597
    • Protection From Atmospheric Agents597
      • What Causes Corrosion?598
    • Body And Underbody Maintenance598
      • Cleaning Headlights598
      • Tri-Fold Soft Tonneau Cover Care598
    • Preserving The Bodywork598
      • Washing598
      • Bumper Care599
      • Special Care599
      • Spray-On Bedliner – If Equipped600
  • INTERIORS601
    • Seats And Fabric Parts601
      • Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped601
      • Seat Belt Maintenance602
    • Plastic And Coated Parts602
      • Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses602
    • Leather Parts603
    • Glass Surfaces603
• TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS605
  • IDENTIFICATION DATA607
    • Vehicle Identification Number607
  • BRAKE SYSTEM607
    • Hydraulic Brake Assist — 2500/3500 Models Only (Except Power Wagon)607
  • WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS608
    • Torque Specifications608
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS610
    • 3.6L Engine610
    • 5.7L Engine610
    • 6.4L Engine611
    • Reformulated Gasoline611
    • Materials Added To Fuel611
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends612
    • Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles612
    • CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications613
    • MMT In Gasoline613
    • Fuel System Cautions613
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings614
  • FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY)614
    • E-85 General Information614
    • Ethanol Fuel (E-85)614
    • Fuel Requirements615
    • Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles615
    • Starting616
    • Cruising Range616
    • Replacement Parts616
    • Maintenance616
  • FLUID CAPACITIES617
  • FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS618
    • Engine618
    • Chassis620
• MULTIMEDIA623
  • UCONNECT SYSTEMS625
  • DRAG & DROP MENU BAR625
  • CYBERSECURITY626
  • UCONNECT SETTINGS627
    • Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 3 Personal Settings628
      • Display629
      • Units — If Equipped629
      • Voice630
      • Clock & Date630
      • Safety/Assistance631
      • Lights633
      • Doors & Locks634
      • Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped636
      • Engine Off Options637
      • Suspension — If Equipped637
      • Trailer Brake639
      • Audio640
      • Compass Settings — If Equipped642
      • Phone/Bluetooth644
      • SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped644
      • Restore Settings645
      • Clear Personal Data646
      • System Information646
    • Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Personal Settings647
      • Language647
      • Display648
      • Voice649
      • Clock650
      • Camera651
      • Safety & Driving Assistance652
      • Mirrors & Wipers655
      • Lights655
      • Doors & Locks657
      • Engine Off Options659
      • Air Suspension — If Equipped660
      • Trailer662
      • Audio662
      • Phone/Bluetooth Settings664
      • SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped664
      • Reset Settings666
      • System Information666
  • STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED667
    • Radio Operation667
    • Media Mode667
    • CD Player — If Equipped668
  • IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED668
  • RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES669
    • Regulatory And Safety Information669
  • UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS670
    • Introducing Uconnect670
    • Get Started672
    • Basic Voice Commands673
    • Radio674
    • Media676
    • Phone678
    • Voice Text Reply679
    • Climate (4C/4C NAV)681
    • Navigation (4C NAV)681
    • SiriusXM Guardian (4C/4C NAV) — If Equipped682
    • Register (4C/4C NAV)683
    • Mobile App (4C/4C NAV)683
    • SiriusXM Travel Link (4C NAV)684
    • Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped685
    • Using Do Not Disturb685
    • Android Auto — If Equipped686
    • Apple CarPlay — If Equipped687
    • General Information688
    • Additional Information688
  • CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE689
• CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE691
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE692
    • Prepare For The Appointment692
    • Prepare A List692
    • Be Reasonable With Requests692
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE692
    • FCA US 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