1500/2500/3500
OWNER’S MANUAL
2015
2015 RAM TRUCK 1500/2500/3500
15D241-126-AG Seventh Edition Printed in U.S.A.
RAM TRUCK
FCA US LLC
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User Manual
For RAM 2015 3500.
Summary of Contents for RAM RAM 2015 3500:
- INTRODUCTION5
- THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE11
- A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS14
- SENTRY KEY®20
- VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM23
- ILLUMINATED APPROACH25
- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)26
- REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED36
- DOOR LOCKS39
- KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™44
- WINDOWS48
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS51
- Important Safety Precautions52
- Seat Belt Systems53
- Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)53
- Lap/Shoulder Belts54
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions57
- First Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions (Regular Cab Only)59
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure62
- Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage63
- Seat Belt Extender64
- Seat Belts And Pregnant Women64
- Seat Belt Pretensioner65
- Energy Management Feature — If Equipped65
- Front Center Lap Belts65
- Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) – If Equipped66
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)69
- Air Bag System Components69
- Advanced Front Air Bags69
- Advanced Front Air Bag Features71
- Advanced Front Air Bag Operation72
- Knee Impact Bolsters73
- Supplemental Side Air Bags73
- If A Deployment Occurs78
- Enhanced Accident Response System79
- System Reset Procedure80
- Air Bag Warning Light80
- Maintaining Your Air Bag System82
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)82
- Child Restraints84
- Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles86
- Infants And Child Restraints87
- Older Children And Child Restraints87
- Children Too Large For Booster Seats89
- Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints90
- Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System91
- LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle92
- Locating LATCH Anchorages96
- Locating Tether Anchorages97
- Center Seat LATCH — Regular Cab/Quad Cab®/Crew Cab Full Bench98
- Center Seat LATCH — Mega Cab/Crew Cab Split Bench99
- To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint99
- How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:100
- Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt101
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle102
- Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)104
- Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped:105
- Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage107
- Transporting Pets115
- ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS115
- SAFETY TIPS116
- UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE121
- MIRRORS128
- Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped128
- Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped128
- Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera Display — If Equipped135
- Outside Mirrors136
- Outside Mirrors Folding Feature137
- Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped138
- Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And Trailer Tow — If Equipped138
- Power Mirrors — If Equipped140
- Heated Mirrors — If Equipped142
- Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped142
- Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped142
- Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped143
- “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped144
- SEATS144
- DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED161
- TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD166
- LIGHTS167
- Headlights168
- Automatic Headlights — If Equipped169
- Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)169
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped170
- Headlight Delay170
- Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped171
- Parking Lights And Panel Lights173
- Fog Lights — If Equipped173
- Lights-On Reminder174
- Battery Saver174
- Interior Lights174
- Cargo Light177
- Multifunction Lever178
- Turn Signals178
- Lane Change Assist179
- Flash-To-Pass179
- High/Low Beam Switch179
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS180
- TILT STEERING COLUMN183
- HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED184
- DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED186
- ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL187
- PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED192
- PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED201
- PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED210
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED212
- GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED214
- POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED224
- ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS227
- CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED233
- POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED234
- AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED235
- CUPHOLDERS236
- STORAGE238
- REAR WINDOW FEATURES247
- FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED248
- PICKUP BOX253
- RAMBOX® — IF EQUIPPED255
- SLIDE-IN CAMPERS269
- EASY-OFF TAILGATE269
- TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED272
- MIRRORS128
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL283
- INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES286
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — MIDLINE (EVIC)287
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM (DID)288
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS289
- ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)301
- DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)330
- Uconnect® SETTINGS358
- Buttons On The Faceplate360
- Buttons On The Touchscreen360
- Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 5.0 Personal Settings360
- Display361
- Voice362
- Clock & Date363
- Safety/Assistance363
- Lights365
- Doors & Locks367
- Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped369
- Engine Off Options370
- Suspension — If Equipped371
- Trailer Brake372
- Audio373
- Compass Settings — If Equipped374
- Phone/Bluetooth®375
- SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped376
- Restore Settings376
- Clear Personal Data377
- System Information377
- Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN Personal Settings377
- Display378
- Voice381
- Clock382
- Safety & Driving Assistance383
- Lights386
- Doors & Locks388
- Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped390
- Engine Off Options391
- Air Suspension — If Equipped392
- Trailer Brake393
- Audio394
- Phone/Bluetooth®395
- SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped395
- Restore Settings396
- Clear Personal Data397
- System Information397
- Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED397
- iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED397
- STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED398
- CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE399
- RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES400
- CLIMATE CONTROLS402
- Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION425
- Introducing Uconnect®425
- Get Started426
- Basic Voice Commands428
- Radio429
- Media431
- Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)433
- Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)434
- Phone435
- Voice Text Reply436
- Uconnect® Access (8.4A/8.4AN)437
- Register (8.4A/8.4AN)438
- Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)439
- Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)440
- Yelp® (8.4A/8.4AN)441
- SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN)442
- Additional Information443
- STARTING AND OPERATING445
- STARTING PROCEDURES452
- STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED457
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED461
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION462
- FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED498
- Manually Shifted Transfer Case — If Equipped498
- Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) — If Equipped502
- Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) — If Equipped508
- Four-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Eight Speed Transmission Only) — If Equipped515
- Five-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Eight Speed Transmission Only) — If Equipped522
- AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (1500 MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED529
- AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (2500/3500 MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED537
- AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM — POWER WAGON MODELS ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)541
- STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER WAGON ONLY544
- SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER WAGON ONLY546
- LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL564
- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES565
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER566
- OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS568
- WINCH USAGE — POWER WAGON ONLY — (IF EQUIPPED)570
- POWER STEERING589
- FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L/6.4L ENGINES ONLY — IF EQUIPPED592
- PARKING BRAKE592
- BRAKE SYSTEM594
- ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM595
- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION610
- TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION622
- SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION — IF EQUIPPED634
- TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)634
- TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS637
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)640
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS649
- FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED654
- ADDING FUEL657
- VEHICLE LOADING660
- TRAILER TOWING662
- SNOWPLOW684
- RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)688
- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES697
- HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS699
- IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS699
- WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS700
- JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING703
- HOISTING744
- JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES745
- FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE750
- EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED751
- SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION752
- MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION754
- TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE756
- MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE761
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L764
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L765
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L766
- ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)767
- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS768
- REPLACEMENT PARTS769
- DEALER SERVICE770
- MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES770
- Engine Oil771
- Checking Oil Level771
- Change Engine Oil772
- Engine Oil Selection772
- American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol773
- Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engines (1500 Models Only)773
- Engine Oil Viscosity — 5.7L Engine (1500/2500/3500 Models)774
- Engine Oil Viscosity — 6.4L Engine774
- Synthetic Engine Oils774
- Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters775
- Engine Oil Filter775
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter775
- Accessory Drive Belt Inspection778
- Maintenance-Free Battery780
- Air Conditioner Maintenance781
- Front Driveshaft Lubrication — 2500/3500 (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only)783
- Body Lubrication783
- Windshield Wiper Blades784
- Adding Washer Fluid787
- Exhaust System788
- Cooling System790
- Brake System798
- Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level800
- Transfer Case801
- Automatic Transmission801
- Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion805
- Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion805
- What Causes Corrosion?806
- Washing806
- Special Care807
- Wheel And Wheel Trim Care808
- Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped809
- Interior Care810
- Cleaning Headlights811
- Glass Surfaces811
- Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses811
- Seat Belt Maintenance812
- Tri-Fold Soft Tonneau Cover Care812
- Spray-On Bedliner – If Equipped812
- Engine Oil771
- FUSES814
- VEHICLE STORAGE824
- REPLACEMENT BULBS824
- BULB REPLACEMENT826
- Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park And Turn — If Equipped826
- Fog Lamps — If Equipped828
- Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps829
- Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp830
- Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped832
- Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped834
- Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped835
- FLUID CAPACITIES836
- FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS838
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES845
- IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE855
- INDEX865
