Chassis Cab
OWNER’S MANUAL
2015
2015 Chassis Cab
15DD43-126-AF SiXTH Edition Printed in U.S.A.
FCA US LLC
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User Manual
For RAM 2015 5500.
Summary of Contents for RAM RAM 2015 5500:
- INTRODUCTION5
- THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE11
- A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS13
- SENTRY KEY®20
- VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM23
- ILLUMINATED APPROACH25
- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED26
- REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED34
- DOOR LOCKS37
- KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™42
- WINDOWS46
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS50
- Important Safety Precautions50
- Seat Belt Systems52
- Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)52
- Lap/Shoulder Belts53
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions56
- First Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions (Regular Cab Only)58
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure61
- Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage61
- Seat Belt Extender62
- Seat Belts And Pregnant Women63
- Seat Belt Pretensioner — If Equipped63
- Energy Management Feature — If Equipped64
- Front Center Lap Belts64
- Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) – If Equipped64
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)67
- Child Restraints77
- Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles79
- Infants And Child Restraints80
- Older Children And Child Restraints80
- Children Too Large For Booster Seats82
- Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints83
- Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System84
- LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle85
- Locating LATCH Anchorages89
- Locating Tether Anchorages90
- Center Seat LATCH — Regular Cab/Quad Cab®/Crew Cab Full Bench91
- Center Seat LATCH — Quad Cab®/Mega Cab®/Crew Cab Split Bench92
- To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint92
- How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:93
- Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt94
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle95
- Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)97
- Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped:98
- Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage100
- Transporting Pets108
- ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS108
- SAFETY TIPS110
- UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE115
- MIRRORS119
- Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped119
- Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped120
- Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera Display — If Equipped126
- Outside Mirrors126
- Outside Mirrors Folding Feature127
- Power Mirrors — If Equipped128
- Heated Mirrors — If Equipped129
- Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped130
- “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped130
- Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped131
- SEATS132
- DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED146
- TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD150
- LIGHTS152
- Headlights153
- Automatic Headlights — If Equipped153
- Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)154
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped155
- Headlight Delay155
- Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped156
- Parking Lights And Panel Lights158
- Fog Lights — If Equipped158
- Lights-On Reminder159
- Battery Saver159
- Interior Lights159
- Cargo Light162
- Multifunction Lever163
- Turn Signals163
- Lane Change Assist164
- Flash-To-Pass164
- High/Low Beam Switch164
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS164
- TILT STEERING COLUMN168
- DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED169
- HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED171
- ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL172
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED177
- ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS179
- AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED184
- CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED184
- POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED185
- CUPHOLDERS186
- STORAGE188
- REAR WINDOW FEATURES196
- MIRRORS119
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL199
- INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES202
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE203
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM204
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS205
- ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)217
- DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)242
- Uconnect® SETTINGS266
- Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED286
- iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED286
- STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED287
- CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE288
- RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES289
- CLIMATE CONTROLS292
- Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION315
- Introducing Uconnect®315
- Get Started316
- Basic Voice Commands317
- Radio319
- Media320
- Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)322
- Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)323
- Phone324
- Voice Text Reply325
- Uconnect® Access (8.4A/8.4AN)326
- Register (8.4A/8.4AN)327
- Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)327
- Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)328
- Yelp® (8.4A/8.4AN)329
- SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN)330
- Additional Information331
- STARTING AND OPERATING333
- STARTING PROCEDURES338
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED341
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION341
- POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED (CHASSIS CAB ONLY)355
- FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED358
- LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL368
- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES369
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER370
- POWER STEERING372
- PARKING BRAKE374
- BRAKE SYSTEM377
- ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM378
- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION389
- TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION400
- SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION — IF EQUIPPED413
- TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)413
- TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS415
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)417
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS427
- ADDING FUEL431
- VEHICLE LOADING433
- TRAILER TOWING436
- SNOWPLOW453
- RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)457
- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES465
- MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE491
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L493
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L494
- ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)495
- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS496
- REPLACEMENT PARTS497
- DEALER SERVICE498
- MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES498
- Engine Oil499
- Checking Oil Level499
- Change Engine Oil500
- Engine Oil Selection — 5.7L Engine500
- Engine Oil Selection — 6.4L Engine500
- American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol501
- Engine Oil Viscosity — 5.7L Engine501
- Engine Oil Viscosity — 6.4L Engine502
- Synthetic Engine Oils502
- Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters502
- Engine Oil Filter502
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter503
- Accessory Drive Belt Inspection506
- Maintenance-Free Battery508
- Air Conditioner Maintenance509
- Front Prop Shaft Lubrication — Four-Wheel Drive Models510
- Body Lubrication511
- Windshield Wiper Blades511
- Adding Washer Fluid514
- Exhaust System515
- Cooling System518
- Brake System525
- Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level527
- Transfer Case529
- Automatic Transmission — If Equipped529
- Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion533
- Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion533
- What Causes Corrosion?533
- Washing534
- Special Care534
- Wheel And Wheel Trim Care535
- Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped537
- Interior Care537
- Cleaning Headlights539
- Glass Surfaces539
- Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses539
- Seat Belt Maintenance540
- Engine Oil499
- FUSES540
- VEHICLE STORAGE551
- REPLACEMENT BULBS551
- BULB REPLACEMENT552
- FLUID CAPACITIES560
- FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS561
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES565
- IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE573
- INDEX583
