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2018 USER GUIDE
RAM TRUCKS
RAM TRUCKS
1500/2500/3500

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  • Page 1 2018 USER GUIDE RAM TRUCKS RAM TRUCKS 1500/2500/3500...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT Get warranty and other information online – you can review and print or download a copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect manuals and the limited warranties provided by FCA US LLC for your vehicle by visiting www.mopar.com (U.S.) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Canada). Click on the applicable link in the “popular topics”...
  • Page 3 Congratulations on selecting your new FCA available or were not ordered on this vehicle. www.owners.mopar.ca (Canadian Residents) US LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents Please disregard any features and equipment for further information. For your convenience, precision workmanship, distinctive styling, described in this guide that are not available the information contained on this site may and high quality.
  • Page 4 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedi- ment installed by van conversion/camper cated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd manufacturers/body builders. U.S. residents Essential Information page. A few pages further there is a key for refer to the Warranty Information book, Sec- getting to know the chapter order and the tion 2.1.C.
  • Page 5 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY STARTING AND OPERATING IN CASE OF EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MULTIMEDIA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INDEX...
  • Page 7 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL ... . .6 INTERIOR.....7...
  • Page 8 INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Panel 1 — Air Vents 4 — Instrument Cluster 2 — Multifunction Lever 5 — Gear Selector 3 — Steering Wheel 6 — Radio...
  • Page 9 INTERIOR Interior 1 — Door Locks/Window Switches 4 — Switch Panel 2 — Seats 5 — Storage Compartment 3 — 4WD Control Switch...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED . .11 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ..22 Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped ...32 Heated Seats.
  • Page 12 Venting Sunroof — Express ..46 Programming HomeLink To A RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage Miscellaneous Device... . .50 Bins ..... . .55 HOOD .

  • Page 13: Vehicle User Guide - If Equipped

    VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED Pre-Installed Features • Your User Guide • Available when Access your Owner’s Information – right — Updated in and where you through your Uconnect 4C or 4C NAV touch- real-time need it screen radio — If Equipped •...
  • Page 14 Vehicle User Guide Home Screen NOTE: touchscreen radio to assist in better under- Features/Benefits standing your vehicle. There’s no app to Uconnect screen images are for illustration • Pre-installed on your Uconnect touch- download, no phone to connect and no exter- purposes only and may not reflect exact soft- screen radio nal device needed for playback.

  • Page 15: Keys

    • Warranty information The key fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the • Crucial driver information and assistance: ignition switch located on the instrument • Operating Instruc- • Maintenance panel and rotate to the desired position. It tions Schedules also contains the key fob and an emergency...
  • Page 16 operating positions, three of which are la- • You can insert the double-sided emergency beled and will illuminate when in position. key into the door lock cylinder with either side up. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/ RUN. The fourth position is START, during The Remote Keyless Entry system allows you start RUN will illuminate.
  • Page 17 15 mph (24 km/h) or • The vehicle must not already be in Entry/ to unlock all doors, the tailgate and the Ram- greater. Exit (Park) ride height.

  • Page 18: Ignition Switch

    • The vehicle battery must be fully charged. General Information IGNITION SWITCH • All doors must be closed. The following regulatory statement applies to Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) — all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in • The key fob must be out of the vehicle. If Equipped this vehicle: Cancelling Remote Lowering...

  • Page 19: Remote Start - If Equipped

    The three positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/ REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED • The engine can be started two consecutive RUN. The fourth position is START, during times (two 15-minute cycles) with the key To Enter Remote Start Mode fob.

  • Page 20: General Information

    General Information disabled. The system provides both audible 2. Perform one of the following methods to and visible signals for the first three minutes. lock the vehicle: The following regulatory statement applies to The horn will sound, the headlights will turn •...

  • Page 21: To Disarm The System

    To Disarm The System arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle NOTE: security alarm will arm regardless of whether • Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multime- The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in dia”...
  • Page 22 To Unlock From The Driver's Side: NOTE: Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry Key Fob In Vehicle: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is pro- With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft grammed, all doors will unlock when you grab To minimize the possibility of unintentionally (1.5 m) of the driver door handle, grab the hold of the front driver’s door handle.

  • Page 23: Seats

    NOTE: 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may • After pushing the door handle lock button, cause undesired operation. you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Pas- NOTE: sive Entry door handle.

  • Page 24: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped

    4. Within five seconds, push and release WARNING! either of the memory buttons (1) or (2). • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a The instrument cluster display will show seat and using a seat belt properly. which memory position has been set. NOTE: Driver Memory Seat —...
  • Page 25 NOTE: 2. Select desired memory profile (1) or (2). Memory Position Recall Before programming your key fobs to memory NOTE: NOTE: the feature has to be selected. If a memory profile has not already been • For vehicles equipped with an automatic •...

  • Page 26: Heated Seats

    Driver Two Memory Position Recall • When you remove the key fob from the Each stored memory setting will have an ignition (or change the ignition to OFF, for associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit position. • To recall the memory setting for driver two vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N- using the memory switch, push memory NOTE:...
  • Page 27 • Press the heated seat button a third www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owner-manual.html WARNING! (U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca time to turn the heating elements off. heater. It may cause burns even at low (Canadian Residents) for further information. When the HI-level setting is selected, the temperatures, especially if used for long If your vehicle is not equipped with a touch- heater will provide a boosted heat level dur-...
  • Page 28 Ventilated Seats — If Equipped Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start Push the switch once to select HI-level heat- On models that are equipped with remote Located in the seat cushion are small fans ing. Push the switch a start, the ventilated seats can be pro- that draw the air from the passenger compart- second time to select grammed to come on during a remote start.

  • Page 29: Head Restraints

    HEAD RESTRAINTS Front Head Restraint Adjustment NOTE: Do not reposition the head restraint 180 de- To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the Head restraints are designed to reduce the grees to the incorrect position in an attempt head restraint. To lower the head restraint, risk of injury by restricting head movement in to gain additional clearance to the back of the push the adjustment button located on the...

  • Page 30: Front Head Restraint Removal

    • Do not reposition the head restraint WARNING! WARNING! 180 degrees to the incorrect position in an moved head restraints in a location out- the vehicle. Always securely stow re- attempt to gain additional clearance to the side the occupant compartment. moved head restraints in a location out- back of the head.

  • Page 31: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped

    If your vehicle is equipped with a touch- WARNING! screen, the heated steering wheel control button is located within the climate or con- Do not adjust the steering column while trols screen of the touchscreen. driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving with the steering •...

  • Page 32: Driver Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped

    If your vehicle is not equipped with a touch- DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF NOTE: screen, this feature can be programmed through EQUIPPED • Always adjust the pedals to a position that the instrument cluster display. Refer to “Instru- allows full pedal travel. ment Cluster Display”...

  • Page 33: Mirrors

    position. If the mirror does not electrically • The mirrors come out of the unfolded posi- CAUTION! fold, check for ice or dirt build up at the pivot tion. trols. Pedal travel may become limited if area which can cause excessive drag. •...

  • Page 34: Exterior Lights

    EXTERIOR LIGHTS NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with illuminated Headlight Switch approach lights under the outside mirrors, they can be turned off through the instrument cluster or the Uconnect radio. For further information, refer to the Owner’s Manual at www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owner-manual.html (U.S.

  • Page 35: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped

    detects vehicle specific light and automati- www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owner-manual.html 90 seconds after you place the ignition into the OFF position. The headlight time delay cally switches from high beams to low beams (U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca can be programmed 0/30/60/90 seconds. until the approaching vehicle is out of view. (Canadian Residents) for further informa- Refer to “Uconnect Settings”...

  • Page 36: Turn Signals

    Turn Signals If the vehicle’s speed is 0 mph (0 km/h), these lights can also be turned on using the Move the multifunction lever up or down and switch located just inside the pickup box. A the arrows on each side of the instrument telltale will illuminate in the instrument clus- cluster display will flash to show proper op- ter display when this lights are on.

  • Page 37: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS cycles, to a cycle every one second. The delay WARNING! intervals will double in duration when the Windshield Wipers vehicle speed is 10 mph (16 km/h) or less. Sudden loss of visibility through the wind- shield could lead to a collision. You might Windshield Washers The wipers and washers are operated by a not see other vehicles or other obstacles.

  • Page 38: Climate Controls

    CLIMATE CONTROLS Automatic Climate Controls With A Touchscreen Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Automatic Climate Controls...
  • Page 39 Automatic Climate Control Knobs...
  • Page 40 Control Descriptions NOTE: Icons and descriptions can vary based upon vehicle equipment. Icon Description MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is on. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off. A/C Button Press and release the button on the touchscreen, or push and release the button on the faceplate, to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is on.
  • Page 41 Icon Description Front Defrost Button Press and release the touchscreen button, or push and release the button on the faceplate, to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this feature is on. Air comes from the windshield and side win- dow demist outlets.
  • Page 42 Icon Description Faceplate Knob Blower Control Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds available. The speeds can be selected using either the blower control knob on the faceplate or the buttons on the touch- screen.

  • Page 43: Climate Control Functions

    Icon Description Mix Mode Mix Mode Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy con- ditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.

  • Page 44: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped

    In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode posi- Automatic Temperature Control NOTE: tion can be adjusted to desired user settings. (ATC) — If Equipped • It is not necessary to move the temperature Pressing other settings will cause the MAX settings for cold or hot vehicles.

  • Page 45: Operating Tips

    Manual Operation Override Winter Operation Window Fogging This system offers a full complement of To ensure the best possible heater and de- Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in manual override features. The AUTO symbol froster performance, make sure the engine mild, rainy, and/or humid weather.
  • Page 46 Operating Tips Chart...

  • Page 47: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED Opening Sunroof WARNING! Express The power sunroof switch is located on the • Never leave children unattended in a overhead console between the courtesy/ vehicle, or with access to an unlocked Push the switch rearward and release it reading lights.

  • Page 48: Wind Buffeting

    will close fully and stop automatically. This is Pinch Protect Feature HOOD called “Express Close”. During Express Close This feature will detect an obstruction in the To Open The Hood operation, any other actuation of the switch closing of the sunroof during the Express will stop the sunroof.

  • Page 49: To Close The Hood

    2. Reach into the opening beneath the cen- UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER • The HomeLink buttons that are located in ter of the hood and push the safety latch the overhead console or sunvisor designate (HOMELINK) the three different HomeLink channels. lever to the left to release it, before raising the hood.

  • Page 50: Erasing All The Homelink Channels

    If you have any problems, or require assis- NOTE: NOTE: tance, please call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 Erasing all channels should only be per- The “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button is not the or, on the Internet at HomeLink.com for in- formed when programming HomeLink for the button you normally use to operate the de- formation or assistance.
  • Page 51 NOTE: NOTE: 2. Return to the vehicle and push the pro- For vehicle’s equipped with Keyless Enter- grammed HomeLink button three times • It may take up to 30 seconds or longer (holding the button for two seconds each N-Go, place the ignition in the RUN posi- in some cases for the channel to train.

  • Page 52: Programming Homelink To A Miscellaneous Device

    NOTE: NOTE: WARNING! For vehicle’s equipped with Keyless Canadian radio frequency laws require trans- Enter-N-Go, place the ignition in the RUN mitter signals to time-out (or quit) after sev- • Your motorized door or gate will open position with the Engine ON. Make sure to eral seconds of transmission, which may not and close while you are programming program HomeLink with the vehicle out-...

  • Page 53: Internal Equipment

    2. This device must accept any interference A key symbol indicates that the key must be The auxiliary power outlets can be found in received, including interference that may in the ON/RUN or ACC positions for the outlet the following locations: cause undesired operation.

  • Page 54: Power Inverter - If Equipped

    WARNING! CAUTION! quickly. Only use these intermittently To avoid serious injury or death: and with greater caution. • Only devices designed for use in this • After the use of high power draw acces- type of outlet should be inserted into any sories, or long periods of the vehicle not 12 Volt outlet.

  • Page 55: Pickup Box

    will automatically shut down. Once the elec- • Due to built-in overload protection, the You can carry wide building materials (sheets trical device has been removed from the out- power inverter will shut down if the power of plywood, etc.) by building a raised load rating is exceeded.

  • Page 56: Cargo Camera - If Equipped

    Cargo Camera — If Equipped A display timer is initiated when the Cargo WARNING! Camera image is displayed. The image will Your vehicle may be equipped with the Cargo stalled to transfer the weight of the load continue to be displayed until the display Camera that allows you to see an image of the to the pickup box floor or vehicle dam- timer exceeds 10 seconds and the vehicle...

  • Page 57: Rambox - If Equipped

    NOTE: • Cargo extender/divider storage for up to 150 lbs (68 kg) for 1500 se- Once initiated by the "Cargo Camera" button, ries vehicles or 300 lbs (136 kg) for • Bed rail tie-down system the Cargo Camera image may be deactivated 2500 and 3500 series vehicles of evenly by pressing the "X"...

  • Page 58: Locking And Unlocking Rambox

    Locking And Unlocking RamBox CAUTION! CAUTION! Push and release the lock or unlock button on • Damage to the RamBox bin may occur Leaving the lid open for extended periods the key fob to lock and unlock all doors, the due to heavy/sharp objects placed in bin of time could cause the vehicle battery to tailgate and the RamBox (if equipped).

  • Page 59: Bed Extender - If Equipped

    Bed Extender — If Equipped 4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to WARNING! secure the side gates in the closed The bed extender has three functional posi- • In an accident, serious injury could re- position. tions: sult if the storage bin covers are not 5.

  • Page 60: Bed Rail Tie-Down System

    4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to WARNING! CAUTION! secure the side gates in the closed the load on each cleat should not exceed position. To reduce the risk of potential injury or 45 degrees above horizontal, or damage to property damage: 5.

  • Page 61: Easy-Off Tailgate

    EASY-OFF TAILGATE 3. Raise the right side of the tailgate until TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER the right side pivot clears the hanger To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an The Tonneau Cover can be removed and bracket. overhang, the tailgate can be removed. reinstalled by using the locking clamps lo- 4.
  • Page 63 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..62 Instrument Cluster Display White Indicator Lights ... .80 Programmable Features ...71 Blue Indicator Lights .

  • Page 64: Instrument Cluster Display

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY The instrument cluster display menu items may consist of the following: Your vehicle may be equipped with an instru- • Speedometer ment cluster display, which offers useful in- • Vehicle Info formation to the driver. With the ignition in the STOP/OFF mode, opening/closing of a •...

  • Page 65: Diesel Messages And Warnings - 3.0L Diesel Engine

    • Push and release the right arrow button to Your vehicle has the ability to alert you to exhaust after-treatment system to cleanse access/select the information screens or additional maintenance required on your ve- the filter to remove the trapped PM and submenu screens of a main menu item.
  • Page 66 The remaining mileage can be pulled up CAUTION! CAUTION! anytime by way of the “Messages” list within the instrument cluster display. See your authorized dealer, as damage to See your authorized dealer, as damage to the exhaust system could occur soon with the exhaust system could occur soon with •...
  • Page 67 nated continuously until DEF fluid tank is • Incorrect DEF Detected See Dealer — This tances. We recommend you drive to your filled with a minimum of two gallons of message will display if the DEF system has nearest authorized dealer and have your DEF.

  • Page 68: Diesel Messages And Warnings - 6.7L Cummins Diesel Engine

    function Indicator Light will be continu- for clearing and resetting the "Perform Ser- WARNING! vice" indicator message is located in the ously illuminated. If the message appears appropriate Service Information. and you can not start the engine, we rec- A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you ommend you have your vehicle towed to park over materials that can burn.
  • Page 69 • Exhaust System — Regeneration In Process • Exhaust Filter Full — Power Reduced See Cold Ambient Derate Mode Messages Exhaust Filter XX% Full — Indicates that the Dealer — This message indicates the PCM The vehicle will display messages when a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is self- has derated the engine to limit the likeli- derate (engine power reduction) is activated...
  • Page 70 (U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca sage is initially displayed. on pickup appli- Add a minimum of 2 gallons (7.5 Liters) of cations, and approximately 7 gallons (Canadian Residents) further DEF to the tank in order to avoid vehicle (26 Liters) are required on chassis-cab ap- operation at a maximum speed of 5 MPH information.
  • Page 71 When the DEF system needs to be serviced NOTE: • 5 MPH Max Speed Service DEF System See Dealer — This message will continuously the following warnings will display: Under some circumstances this mileage display, and will be accompanied by a pe- •...

  • Page 72: Oil Life Reset

    1. Without pushing the brake pedal, cycle Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced display controls for the following proce- the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do Ram Active Air system that provides en- dure(s). not start the engine). hanced performance, especially when towing...

  • Page 73: Instrument Cluster Display Programmable Features

    Instrument Cluster Display Programmable Features The instrument cluster display can be used to view or change the following settings. Push the up or down arrow button until System Setup displays, then push the right arrow button. Scroll through the settings using the up or down arrow button. Push the right arrow button to change the setting.

  • Page 74: Warning Lights And Messages

    WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES cleared. If the light comes on intermittently The dual brake system provides a reserve brak- or remains on while driving, have an autho- ing capacity in the event of a failure to a Red Warning Lights rized dealer service the vehicle immediately.
  • Page 75 Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake — Vehicle Security Warning Light — If — Battery Charge Warning Light System (ABS) are also equipped with Elec- Equipped This light illuminates when the battery is not tronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- charging properly.

  • Page 76: Yellow Warning Lights

    depending on the nature of the problem. This light will turn on when there's a fault and automatic transmission control systems. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle is safely with the EPS (Electric Power Steering). Refer The light will illuminate when the ignition is and completely stopped and the transmission to “Power Steering”...
  • Page 77 detected in the ESC system. If this light — Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — WARNING! remains on after several ignition cycles, and If Equipped slowly or park over flammable substances the vehicle has been driven several miles This indicator will illuminate when the wind- such as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc.
  • Page 78 Each tire, including the spare (if provided), Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the should be checked monthly when cold and for proper tire maintenance, and it is the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function inflated to the inflation pressure recom-...

  • Page 79: Yellow Indicator Lights

    — Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning — Loose Fuel Filler Cap Warning Light WARNING! Light — If Equipped If you continue operating the vehicle when This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake Sys- This light will illuminate when the fuel filler the Transmission Temperature Warning tem (ABS).
  • Page 80 current ride height. Protection Mode will au- — Air Suspension Ride Height Raising — 4WD Low Indicator Light — If tomatically be selected in order to “protect” Indicator Light— If Equipped Equipped the air suspension system, air suspension This light will blink and alert the driver that This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is adjustment is limited due to payload.

  • Page 81: Green Indicator Lights

    NOTE: Green Indicator Lights • Check for an inoperative outside light bulb The “Wait To Start” telltale may not illumi- if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate. — Park/Headlight On Indicator Light nate if the intake manifold temperature is —...

  • Page 82: White Indicator Lights

    White Indicator Lights Blue Indicator Lights If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system will turn on the Malfunction — Cruise Control ON Indicator — High Beam Indicator Light Indicator Light (MIL). It will also store diag- nostic codes and other information to assist This light will turn on when the speed control This indicator shows that the high beam...

  • Page 83: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii) Cybersecurity

    Onboard Diagnostic System WARNING! (OBD II) Cybersecurity • ONLY an authorized service technician Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard should connect equipment to the OBD II Diagnostic system (OBD II) and a connection connection port in order to diagnose or port to allow access to information related to service your vehicle.
  • Page 85 SAFETY SAFETY AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ..84 Seat Belt Systems....90 Exhaust Gas ....129 Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS).

  • Page 86: Auxiliary Driving Systems

    AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire NOTE: pressure if the tire pressure falls below the When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may Tire Pressure Monitoring System low-pressure warning limit for any reason, need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi including low temperature effects and natu- (30 kPa) above the recommended cold plac-...
  • Page 87 NOTE: Premium System CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace nor- The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) • The TPMS has been optimized for the mal tire care and maintenance or to provide uses wireless technology with wheel rim original equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 88 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warn- Should this occur, you should stop as soon as ings possible and inflate the tires with a low pres- sure condition (those in a different color in the instrument cluster graphic) to the vehi- The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale cle’s recommended cold placard pressure in- Light”...
  • Page 89 • Signal interference due to electronic de- Light” will no longer flash and the tire pres- a "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message for a vices or driving next to facilities emitting sure display screen will be displayed showing minimum of five seconds and then display the same radio frequencies as the TPM dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value.
  • Page 90 Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) • Pressure display in the instrument cluster • Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio 3500 Series Trucks The TPIS system will display all four (Single wave signals. Rear Wheel (SRW) applications) or six (Dual Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire •...

  • Page 91: Occupant Restraint Systems

    OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 1. Children 12 years old and under should 7. The driver and front passenger seats always ride buckled up in a vehicle with a should be moved back as far as practical Some of the most important safety features in rear seat.

  • Page 92: Seat Belt Systems

    Seat Belt Systems Initial Indication Belt Reminder Light will remain on until the seat belts are buckled. The BeltAlert warning If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition Buckle up even though you are an excellent sequence may repeat based on vehicle speed switch is first in the START or ON/RUN posi- driver, even on short trips.
  • Page 93 BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by WARNING! WARNING! your authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does not • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a recommend deactivating BeltAlert. • Relying on the air bags alone could lead seat and using a seat belt properly. Oc- to more severe injuries in a collision.
  • Page 94 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! WARNING! 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit • A seat belt that is worn under your arm is • A lap belt worn too high can increase the back and adjust the seat. dangerous.
  • Page 95 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure insert the latch plate into the buckle until Use the following procedure to untwist a you hear a “click.” twisted lap/shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as pos- sible to the anchor point.
  • Page 96 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average, WARNING! you will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in In the driver and front passenger seats, the your seat belt safely and to keep your a lower position, and if you are taller than top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted passengers safe, too.
  • Page 97 1. Remove the mini-latch plate and regular 5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary latch plate from its stowed position on the to allow the seat belt to go around your seat.
  • Page 98 position. If necessary, slide the latch To remove slack, pull the loose end of the WARNING! plate down the webbing to allow the seat webbing. Wear the lap belt snug against the seat belt is used by an occupant, the belt to retract fully.
  • Page 99 Seat belts must be worn by all occupants The pretensioners are triggered by the Occu- WARNING! including pregnant women: the risk of injury pant Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the air and the center of the occupant’s body is in the event of an accident is reduced for the bags, the pretensioners are single use items.
  • Page 100 webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a "click." In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The seat belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.

  • Page 101: Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs)

    How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode with the electrical Air Bag System Compo- WARNING! nents. Your vehicle may be equipped with the 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder • Failure to replace the seat belt assembly following Air Bag System Components: belt.
  • Page 102 ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in designed to be maintenance free, if any of WARNING! the OFF position or in the ACC position, the the following occurs, have an authorized have the air bag system to protect you in a air bag system is not on and the air bags will dealer service the air bag system immedi- collision.
  • Page 103 This vehicle may be equipped with a driver WARNING! and/or front passenger seat belt buckle your arms to reach the steering wheel or switch that detects whether the driver or front instrument panel. passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat belt •...
  • Page 104 The steering wheel hub trim cover and the belts. Front air bags are not expected to Ram 1500 upper right side of the instrument panel reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or...
  • Page 105 WARNING! Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air Bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs) This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs).
  • Page 106 are not belted and seated properly, or if items not impact the area of the passenger com- WARNING! are positioned in the area where the SABICs partment. The Side Air Bags may deploy on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the during angled or offset frontal collisions inflate.
  • Page 107 Controller (ORC) determines whether seat that is appropriate for the size of the the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a Ram 2500 And 3500 child. particular rollover event is appropriate, based Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags on the severity and type of collision.
  • Page 108 high speed and with such a high force that it could injure occupants if they are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates. Children are at an even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag.
  • Page 109 with enough force to injure occupants if they not impact the area of the passenger com- WARNING! are not belted and seated properly, or if items partment. The Side Air Bags may deploy on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the during angled or offset frontal collisions are positioned in the area where the SABICs roof of the vehicle for any reason.
  • Page 110 Rollover Events (If Equipped With Rollover The SABICs may help reduce the risk of WARNING! partial or complete ejection of vehicle occu- Sensing) the seats. Children must be properly pants through side windows in certain roll- Side Air Bags are designed to activate in restrained in a child restraint or booster over or side impact events.
  • Page 111 If A Deployment Occurs have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area • After any collision, the vehicle should be with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, taken to an authorized dealer immediately. The front air bags are designed to deflate move to fresh air.
  • Page 112 engine compartment and on the ground near • How various systems in your vehicle were WARNING! the engine compartment and fuel tank before operating; erly if modifications are made. Take your resetting the system and starting the engine. • Whether or not the driver and passenger vehicle to an authorized dealer for any safety belts were buckled/fastened;...

  • Page 113: Child Restraints

    as law enforcement, that have the special all the instructions and warnings in the child WARNING! equipment, can read the information if they restraint Owner’s Manual and on all the labels have access to the vehicle or the EDR. attached to the child restraint. In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
  • Page 114 Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Children who have outgrown their forward- Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the vehicle Larger Children facing child restraint, but are too small to prop- seat belt, seated in the rear seat of the vehicle erly fit the vehicle’s seat belt Children 12 years old or younger, who have Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in the rear seat of the...
  • Page 115 Older Children And Child Restraints WARNING! WARNING! Children who are two years old or who have Do not install a rear-facing car seat using a • Improper installation can lead to failure outgrown their rear-facing convertible child rear support leg in this vehicle. The floor of of an infant or child restraint.
  • Page 116 Children Too Large For Booster Seats 3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, shoulder between their neck and arm? move the child closer to the center of the Children who are large enough to wear the vehicle, or use a booster seat to position the 4.
  • Page 117 Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- LATCH Positions For Installing Child Re- equipped child seats. There are two lower (LATCH) Restraint System straints In This Vehicle anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seat- ing position.
  • Page 118 Crew Cabs Full Bench LATCH Positions Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) Quad Cab 60/40 Split Bench LATCH Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Crew/Mega Cabs 60/40 Split Bench Positions LATCH Positions Lower Anchorage Symbol Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
  • Page 119 Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Use the LATCH anchorage system until the What is the weight limit (child’s weight + combined weight of the child and the child weight of the child restraint) for using the restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
  • Page 120 Locating The LATCH Anchorages Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars Regular Cab models have tether strap that are found at the rear of the seat cushion anchorages behind the front center and right where it meets the seatback. They are just seats.
  • Page 121 LATCH-compatible child restraint systems Always follow the directions of the child re- WARNING! will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible straint manufacturer when installing your • Never use the same lower anchorage to strap on each side. Each will have a hook or child restraint.
  • Page 122 rear-most position to make room for the How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR WARNING! child seat. You may also move the front (ALR) Seat Belt: child restraint manufacturer’s directions seat forward to allow more room for the When using the LATCH attaching system to exactly when installing an infant or child child seat.
  • Page 123 Please see the table below and the following WARNING! sections for more information. • Follow the child restraint manufactur- Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing er’s directions exactly when installing an Child Restraints In This Vehicle infant or child restraint. The seat belts in the passenger seating posi- tions are equipped with either a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both.
  • Page 124 Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Always use the tether anchor when using the weight of the child restraint) for using the seat belt to install a forward facing child re- Weight limit of the Child Restraint Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a straint, up to the recommended weight limit of...
  • Page 125 2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap WARNING! the retractor to pass it through the belt and the seating position has a top tether failure of the restraint. The child could path of the child restraint.
  • Page 126 4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the WARNING! tighten the lap portion around the child buckle with the release button facing out, Restraint System” for the location of ap- away from the child restraint. Repeat steps restraint while you push the child restraint proved tether anchorages in your vehicle.
  • Page 127 adjust the head restraint to the upward WARNING! position to pass the tether strap under- neath the head restraint and between its Never place a rear-facing child restraint in posts. front of an air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or 3.
  • Page 128 over the seat back, under the head re- straint, through the tether strap loop be- hind the seat and over to the tether strap loop behind the center seat. 3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraint behind the child seat, though the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the center tether strap loop.
  • Page 129 Tether Strap Loop With Head Restraint In Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap Raised Position Loop Loop And Attached To Outboard Tether Strap Loop 2. Place a child restraint on the seat and 4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether Installing Three Child Restraints: adjust the tether strap so that it will reach strap loop (see diagram).

  • Page 130: Transporting Pets

    4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether SAFETY TIPS WARNING! strap loop. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap 5. Tighten the tether straps according to the Transporting Passengers could lead to increased head motion and child seat manufacturer’s instructions, possible injury to the child.

  • Page 131: Exhaust Gas

    Exhaust Gas The best protection against carbon monoxide Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies entry into the vehicle body is a properly main- must be replaced after a collision if they have tained engine exhaust system.
  • Page 132 Defroster WARNING! WARNING! Check operation by selecting the defrost control. To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or clutch pedal (if present) to check for mode and place the blower control on high DEATH: interference. If your floor mat interferes speed. You should be able to feel the air •...

  • Page 133: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    Lights WARNING! Have someone observe the operation of brake check for interference with the accelera- lights and exterior lights while you work the tor, brake, or clutch pedals then re- controls. Check turn signal and high beam install the floor mats. indicator lights on the instrument panel.

  • Page 135: Starting And Operating

    Description ....167 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE ... .145 1500 Models Only (If Equipped) ..154 Air Suspension Modes ...169 Cold Weather Precautions .
  • Page 136 RECREATIONAL TOWING To Accelerate For Passing ..173 1500 DIESEL MODELS ...177 (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..191 To Resume Speed ... . .174 Diesel Exhaust Fluid .

  • Page 137: Starting The Engine - Gasoline

    STARTING THE ENGINE — GASOLINE 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the WARNING! engine prior to the engine starting, push ENGINE • Do not leave the key fob in or near the the button again. vehicle, or in a location accessible to Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, NOTE: children, and do not leave the ignition of...
  • Page 138 (8 km/h), the instrument cluster will dis- 2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button WARNING! play a “Vehicle Not In Park” message and once to place the ignition to the ACC A VISUAL CHECK that your vehicle is in the engine will remain running. Never mode.
  • Page 139 • Ignition switched from RUN to ACC NOTE: 4WD LOW — If Equipped In some cases the ParkSense graphic will be AutoPark will be disabled when operating the NOTE: displayed in the instrument cluster, causing vehicle in 4WD LOW. For Keyless Go equipped vehicles, The en- the “AutoPark Engaged Shift to P then Shift to gine will turn off and the ignition switch will Gear”...

  • Page 140: Starting The Engine - 3.0L Diesel Engine

    STARTING THE ENGINE — 3.0L WARNING! CAUTION! DIESEL ENGINE warned not to touch the parking brake, two minutes for the starter to cool before brake pedal or the gear selector. repeating start procedure. Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, •...
  • Page 141 To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE START/ 3. The system takes over and attempts to shut off. The ignition will remain in the ACC mode until the gear selector is in STOP Button start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to PARK and the button is pushed twice to start, the starter will disengage automati- 1.
  • Page 142 ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With back up system and should not be relied If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver turns upon as the primary method by which the Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or off the engine, the vehicle may AutoPark.

  • Page 143: Extreme Cold Weather

    • Vehicle is not in PARK ALWAYS DO A VISUAL CHECK that your vehicle WARNING! is in PARK by looking for the "P" in the • Vehicle speed is 1.2 MPH (1.9 km/h) or Instrument Cluster Display and near the less If vehicle speed is above 1.2 MPH shifter.

  • Page 144: Starting The Engine - 6.7L Diesel Engine

    • A Diesel Pre-Heat system both improves Normal Starting WARNING! engine starting and reduces the amount of Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, white smoke generated by a warming or with access to an unlocked vehicle. 1.
  • Page 145 cally crank when the "Wait To Start" time ton must be held for two seconds (or three 2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition to the ACC has elapsed. See the section "Starting Pro- short pushes in a row) to turn the engine position.

  • Page 146: Extreme Cold Weather

    Follow the steps in the “Normal Starting” NOTE: CAUTION! procedure except: • Engine idle speed will automatically in- Separator Filter” in “Servicing And Main- crease to 1,000 RPM and engage the Vari- 1. Pushing the engine start button with the tenance”...

  • Page 147: Normal Operation - 3.0L Diesel Engine

    It requires a 110–115 Volt AC electrical NORMAL OPERATION — 3.0L DIESEL Winter Front Usage outlet with a grounded, three-wire exten- ENGINE sion cord. Observe the following when the diesel engine NOTE: is operating. The engine block heater cord is a factory installed option.

  • Page 148: Stopping The Engine

    transmission oil cooler. When ambient tem- Stopping The Engine NOTE: peratures drop below 0°F (-17°C) the four Refer to the following chart for proper engine After full load operation, idle the engine for a flaps need to be closed. A suitable cold shutdown.

  • Page 149: Cold Weather Precautions

    The cycling action will cause temporary dim- Engine Idling Your truck may have been ordered with an op- ming of the headlamps, interior lamps, and tional voltage monitoring idle up feature. If a Avoid prolonged idling, long periods of idling also a noticeable reduction in blower motor load is placed on the electrical system while the may be harmful to your engine because com-...

  • Page 150: Stopping The Engine

    (not eliminated). speed will increase to approximately ternal components, and turbocharger. This is 1500 RPM. To decrease the RPM, push especially important turbocharged, • Refer to the following chart for proper en- charge air-cooled engines.

  • Page 151: Engine Break-In Recommendations - Gasoline Engine

    ENGINE BREAK-IN • Use the appropriate transmission gear to CAUTION! prevent engine lugging. RECOMMENDATIONS — GASOLINE Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight • Observe vehicle oil pressure and tempera- ENGINE Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may ture indicators. result.

  • Page 152: Engine Break-In Recommendations - 6.7L Diesel

    ENGINE BREAK-IN NOTE: WARNING! Light duty operation such as light trailer RECOMMENDATIONS — 6.7L DIESEL pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle towing or no load operation will extend the could accelerate quickly forward or in time before the engine is at full efficiency. The Cummins turbocharged diesel engine reverse.

  • Page 153: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    Key Ignition Park Interlock WARNING! WARNING! This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition • Never use the PARK position as a substi- could operate power windows, other con- Park Interlock which requires the transmis- tute for the parking brake. Always apply trols, or move the vehicle.

  • Page 154: Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    be turned to the ON/RUN mode (engine run- NOTE: control. Pressing the GEAR-/GEAR+ switches (on the steering wheel) while in the DRIVE ning, for vehicles with eight-speed transmis- In the event of a mismatch between the gear position will select the highest available sion) and the brake pedal must be pressed.
  • Page 155 Transmission Limp Home Mode 1. Stop the vehicle. Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation — Eight-Speed Transmission 2. Shift the transmission into PARK, if pos- Transmission function is monitored electroni- sible. If not, shift the transmission to cally for abnormal conditions. If a condition The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift con- NEUTRAL.

  • Page 156: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission - 1500 Models Only (If Equipped)

    Six-Speed Automatic Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and Transmission — 1500 Models the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your Only (If Equipped) foot on the brake pedal when shifting be- tween these gears.
  • Page 157 (-) switch (column shift) or tapping the gear Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation — ward gears by performing the following steps: selector to the left (-) (console shift) will Six-Speed Transmission (1500 Models activate ERS mode, display the current gear 1. Stop the vehicle. Only) in the instrument cluster, and set that gear as 2.

  • Page 158: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission - 2500/3500 Models Only

    NOTE: drive, move the gear selector from PARK or To select the proper gear position for maxi- NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position. Pull the mum deceleration (engine braking), simply gear selector toward you when shifting into press and hold the gear selector to the left (-) REVERSE or PARK, or when shifting out of (console shift) or the ERS (-) switch down PARK.
  • Page 159 etc. Refer to "Electronic Range Select (ERS) 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any vehicle speed. When the gear Operation" in this section for further informa- 5. Restart the engine. selector is in the DRIVE position, the trans- tion.

  • Page 160: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped

    FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF WARNING! EQUIPPED Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive • Four-wheel drive trucks are equipped with wheels could lose their grip and the ve- either a manually shifted transfer case or hicle could skid, causing a collision or an electronically shifted transfer case.

  • Page 161: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case

    • Two-Wheel Drive High Range (2WD) the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same This electronically shifted transfer case is speed. This range provides additional trac- designed to be driven in the two-wheel drive • Four-Wheel Drive Lock High Range (4WD tion and maximum pulling power for loose, position (2WD) for normal street and highway LOCK)
  • Page 162 • Two-Wheel Drive High Range (2WD) 4WD LOCK • Four-Wheel Drive Automatic High Range Four-Wheel Drive Lock High Range — This (4WD AUTO) range maximizes torque to the front drive- shaft, forcing the front and rear wheels to • Four-Wheel Drive Lock High Range (4WD rotate at the same speed.

  • Page 163: Four-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Eight Speed Transmission Only) - If Equipped

    conditions on dry hard surfaced roads). Driv- WARNING! ing the vehicle in 2WD will have greater fuel economy benefits as the front axle is not You or others could be injured or killed if engaged in 2WD. you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position For variable driving conditions, the 4WD without first fully engaging the parking...
  • Page 164 This electronically shifted transfer case pro- 4WD LOW the front driveshaft, forcing the front and rear vides four mode positions: wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range accomplished by pushing the desired posi- •...

  • Page 165: Five-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Eight Speed Transmission Only) - If Equipped

    This electronically shifted transfer case pro- WARNING! vides five mode positions: • The transmission may not engage PARK • Two-Wheel Drive High Range (2WD) if the vehicle is moving. Always bring the • Four-Wheel Drive Automatic High Range vehicle to a complete stop before shift- (4WD AUTO) ing to PARK, and verify that the trans- mission gear position indicator solidly...
  • Page 166 4WD LOCK conditions on dry hard surfaced roads). Driv- WARNING! ing the vehicle in 2WD will have greater fuel Four-Wheel Drive Lock High Range — This economy benefits as the front axle is not • You or others could be injured or killed if range maximizes torque to the front drive- engaged in 2WD.

  • Page 167: Air Suspension System (1500 Models) - If Equipped

    Know Your Instrument Panel” in the Own- on vehicle speed and the current vehicle er’s Manual at www.mopar.com/en-us/care/ (1500 MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED owner-manual.html (U.S. Residents) or height. The indicator lamps and instrument cluster messages will operate the same for www.owners.mopar.ca...

  • Page 168: Air Suspension Modes

    • Aero Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately ton once from the NHR while the vehicle AERO Mode speed is below 33 mph (53 km/h). Once the .6 in [15 mm]) – This position provides To improve aerodynamics, the air suspension vehicle speed goes below 15 mph (24 km/h) improved aerodynamics by lowering the ve- system has a feature which will put the vehicle...

  • Page 169: Air Suspension System (Rebel Models Only) - If Equipped

    Transport Mode Protection Strategy Automatic height changes will occur based on vehicle speed and the current vehicle For towing your vehicle with four wheels off In order to “protect” the air suspension sys- height. The indicator lamps and instrument the ground, the air suspension system has a tem, the vehicle will disable load leveling as cluster messages will operate the same for feature which will put the vehicle into Entry/...
  • Page 170 NOTE: Manual www.mopar.com/en-us/care/ NOTE: The vehicle will automatically enter Aero owner-manual.html (U.S. Residents) or Automatic Aero Mode may be disabled Mode when the vehicle speed remains be- www.owners.mopar.ca (Canadian Resi- through vehicle settings on your Uconnect tween 62 mph (100 km/h) and 66 mph dents) for further information.

  • Page 171: Air Suspension Modes

    Entry/Exit or drive the vehicle over 15 mph NOTE: www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owner-manual.html (24 km/h). Entry/Exit mode may not be avail- This mode is intended to be enabled with (U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca able due to vehicle payload, an instrument engine running. (Canadian Residents) for further information. cluster display message will be shown when Tire/Jack Mode NOTE:...

  • Page 172: Air Suspension System

    cally resume as soon as system operation trailer and/or load from the back of the truck requirements are met. See your authorized by maintaining the ride height. After 10 min- utes you will need to turn the ignition to the dealer if system does not resume.

  • Page 173: Air Suspension Modes

    Refer your Owner’s Manual equipped with a touch screen radio, on Wheel Alignment Mode www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owner-manual.html www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owner-manual.html Before performing a wheel alignment this (U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca (U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca mode must be enabled. Refer to “Instrument (Canadian Residents) for further information. (Canadian Residents) for further information.

  • Page 174: Speed Control

    SPEED CONTROL NOTE: To Set A Desired Speed In order to ensure proper operation, the Turn the Speed Control on. When the vehicle When engaged, the Speed Control takes over Speed Control System has been designed to has reached the desired speed, push the accelerator operations at speeds greater than shut down if multiple speed control functions SET (-) button and release.

  • Page 175: To Accelerate For Passing

    U.S. Speed (mph) Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual at To Accelerate For Passing www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owner-manual.html • Pushing the RES (+) button once will result Press the accelerator as you would normally. (U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca in a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each When the pedal is released, the vehicle will (Canadian Residents) for more information.

  • Page 176: To Resume Speed

    To Resume Speed (U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA (Canadian Residents) for limitations of this — IF EQUIPPED To resume a previously set speed, push the system and recommendations. RES (+) button and release. Resume can be Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkSense will retain the last system state used at any speed above 20 mph (32 km/h).
  • Page 177 the forward vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph If equipped with a Cargo Camera, a touch- WARNING! (13 km/h), the transmission is shifted into screen button to switch the display to PARK or the ignition is switched to the OFF Cargo Camera image is made available when- Drivers must be careful when backing up position.

  • Page 178: Refueling The Vehicle - Gas Engine

    NOTE: NOTE: CAUTION! If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap • A poorly fitting fuel filler cap may cause builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens, tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”...

  • Page 179: Materials Added To Fuel

    Materials Added To Fuel REFUELING THE VEHICLE— WARNING! 1500 DIESEL MODELS Static electricity can cause an ignition of Designated TOP TIER flammable liquid, vapor or gas in any ve- 1. Open the fuel filler door. Detergent Gasoline hicle or trailer. To reduce risk of serious...
  • Page 180 2. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler 4. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the prior to putting back in the jack kit. flapper door while refueling. WARNING! 3. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle “clicks”...

  • Page 181: Diesel Exhaust Fluid

    Diesel Exhaust Fluid The DEF injection system consists of the • The DEF pump will run for a period of time following components: after engine shutdown to purge the DEF Your vehicle is equipped with a Selective system. This is normal operation and may •...
  • Page 182 • There is an electric heater inside the DEF NOTE: tank that automatically works when neces- • The DEF gauge may take up to five sary. And if the DEF supply does freeze, the seconds to update after adding a gallon truck will operate normally until it thaws.
  • Page 183 4. Reinstall cap onto DEF tank. CAUTION! CAUTION! Filling The Def Tank In Cold Climates • DO NOT OVERFILL. DEF will freeze be- • Never add anything other than DEF to low 12ºF (-11ºC). The DEF system is the tank – especially any form of hydro- Since DEF will begin to freeze at 12°F designed to work in temperatures below carbon such as diesel fuel, fuel system...

  • Page 184: Refueling The Vehicle

    REFUELING THE VEHICLE — NOTE: There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door 2500/3500 DIESEL MODELS inside the filler pipe seals the system. 1. Open the fuel filler door. 2. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refueling.

  • Page 185: Diesel Exhaust Fluid

    4. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off Diesel Exhaust Fluid The DEF injection system consists of the prior to putting back in the jack kit. following components: Your vehicle is equipped with a Selective • DEF tank Catalytic Reduction system to meet the very WARNING! stringent diesel emissions standards required •...
  • Page 186 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF Fill Procedure Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is considered a The DEF gauge (located on the instrument NOTE: very stable product with a long shelf life. If cluster) will display the level of DEF remain- Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants”...
  • Page 187 2. Insert DEF fill adapter/nozzle into DEF CAUTION! CAUTION! tank filler neck. • Never add anything other than DEF to • To avoid DEF spillage, and possible dam- NOTE: the tank – especially any form of hydro- age to the DEF tank from overfilling, do carbon such as diesel fuel, fuel system •...

  • Page 188: Trailer Towing

    Filling The Def Tank In Cold Climates TRAILER TOWING CAUTION! Since DEF will begin to freeze at 12°F • Then, during the first 500 miles Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum (-11°C), your vehicle is equipped with an (805 km) that a trailer is towed, do not Trailer Weight Ratings) automatic DEF heating system.
  • Page 189 • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers WARNING! WARNING! over 1,000 lbs (453 kg) and required for to control. You could lose control of your the following four ratings are not ex- trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). vehicle and have a collision.
  • Page 190 activated while the brake is also applied, the CAUTION! greater of the two inputs determines the power sent to the trailer brakes. If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (453 kg) loaded, it should have its own The trailer and the vehicle's brake lamps will brakes and they should be of adequate come on when either vehicle braking or capacity.
  • Page 191 GAIN Adjustment Buttons (+/-) 2. Hook up the trailer and make the electri- 7. Push the RIGHT arrow and then push the cal connections according to the trailer UP or DOWN buttons until the proper Pushing these buttons will adjust the brake manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 192 Light Electric Heavy Electric Light EOH Heavy EOH Type of Trailer Brakes Electric Trailer Brakes Electric Trailer Brakes Electric over Hydraulic Electric over Hydraulic Trailer Brakes Trailer Brakes Load *Under 10,000 lbs *Above 10,000 lbs *Under 10,000 lbs *Above 10,000 lbs * The suggested selection depends and may NOTE: CAUTION!

  • Page 193: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Two-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive Models Ground Models See Instructions • Automatic transmission in PARK NOT ALLOWED Flat Tow NONE • Manual transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL) •...

  • Page 194: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models

    Recreational Towing — 4. Properly secure the rear wheels to the Recreational Towing — dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's Two-Wheel Drive Models Four-Wheel Drive Models instructions. DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the NOTE: 5. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key drivetrain will result.
  • Page 195 Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on CAUTION! level ground, with the engine running. Use the following procedure to prepare your • Before recreational towing, the transfer Firmly apply the parking brake. vehicle for recreational towing. case must be in NEUTRAL.
  • Page 196 The NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will in Neutral). On 8-speed transmissions • The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode blink while the shift is in progress. The the shifter will automatically select for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable.
  • Page 197 4. Start the engine. Shift the transmission NOTE: 11. Shift the transmission into gear, release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on into NEUTRAL. Depress the clutch pedal When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL manual transmissions), and check that on a manual transmission.
  • Page 199 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ..198 Reinstalling The Jack And Tools ..211 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION ....218 Hub Caps/Wheel Covers —...

  • Page 200: Hazard Warning Flashers

    HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS BULB REPLACEMENT Bulb Number Premium Bi Halogen The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located Replacement Bulbs Projector Headlamp - 9005Sl+ on the upper switch bank just below the Low Beam All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass- radio.

  • Page 201: Fuses

    Bulb Number WARNING! WARNING! Premium Backup 7440/W21W system blows, contact an authorized higher amp rating. Never replace a Lamp dealer. blown fuse with metal wires or any other Rear Lamp Bar ID material. Do not place a fuse inside a Marker Lamp Power Distribution Center circuit breaker cavity or vice versa.
  • Page 202 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 40 Amp Green – Starter Solenoid 20 Amp Blue (1500 LD/ – Emissions Diesel – If Equipped Cummins Diesel) 40 Amp Green (Special – Diesel Fuel Heater – If Equipped Services Vehicle & Cum-...
  • Page 203 Trailer Tow Parking Lights – If Equipped 30 Amp Pink – Trailer Tow Receptacle 30 Amp Pink – Urea Heater Control – If Equipped (1500 LD Diesel) – – Spare Fuse 20 Amp Blue – Special Services Vehicle Only 30 Amp Pink –...
  • Page 204 – 10 Amp Red SCR Relay – If Equipped – 15 Amp Blue Underhood Lamp – 10 Amp Red (1500 LD Die- PM Sensor – If Equipped sel & Cummins Diesel) – 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch – 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Coils (Gas), Urea Heater (Cummins Diesel) –...
  • Page 205 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes / Electronic Stability Control – 10 Amp Red Drivetrain Control Module/Front Axle Disconnect Module – 10 Amp Red Engine Control Module / Electric Power Steering – 15 Amp Blue Clearance Lights –...

  • Page 206: Jacking And Tire Changing

    Removal Of Jack And Tools 1500 Series Trucks CAUTION! • Remove the jack and tool bag by removing • To access the jack and jack tools you must • When installing the power distribution the wing bolt and sliding the jack and tool...

  • Page 207: Removing The Spare Tire

    2500/3500 Series Trucks Removing The Spare Tire • Remove the jack and tool bracket assembly 1. Remove the spare tire before attempting by removing the wing bolt and sliding the to jack up the truck. jack and tool bracket assembly from under 2.

  • Page 208: Preparations For Jacking

    Preparations For Jacking 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel Jacking Instructions diagonally opposite the jacking position. 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. For example, if the right front wheel is Avoid ice or slippery areas. being changed, block the left rear wheel.
  • Page 209 3. Placement of the jack is critical: NOTE: Keep the jack and tools aligned while raising the vehicle 1500 Series Trucks (4x2 And 4x4) • When changing a front wheel, place the scissors jack under the rear portion of the lower control arm as shown below.
  • Page 210 NOTE: driver to the extension tubes. Place the jack Access the front jacking location from in front under the axle between the spring and the of the front tire, and rear jacking location shock absorber with the extension tubes ex- from behind the rear tire.

  • Page 211: To Stow The Flat Or Spare

    Lightly tighten the lug NOTE: nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle RAM 1500 vehicles equipped with alumi- off the jack, do not fully tighten the lug nuts num wheels cannot be stored under the ve- until the vehicle has been lowered.
  • Page 212 WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! the danger of being hit when operating • If working on or near a roadway, be • Do not attempt to change a tire on the the jack or changing the wheel. extremely careful of motor traffic. side of the vehicle close to moving traf- •...

  • Page 213: Reinstalling The Jack And Tools

    Reinstalling The Jack And Tools the occupants in the vehicle. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or 1500 Series Trucks replaced immediately. 1. Tighten the jack all the way down by turning the jack turn-screw clockwise un-...
  • Page 214 3. Place the jack and tool bracket assembly in the storage position holding the jack by the jack turn-screw, slip the jack and tools under the seat so that the bottom slot engages into the fastener on the floor. Floor Fastener Location Wing Bolt Location NOTE: 2500/3500 Series Trucks...

  • Page 215: Hub Caps/Wheel Covers - If Equipped

    Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If the end of the lug wrench to pull the caps off. strike the high side down with a rubber mal- The wheel skin can now be removed. let. Be sure that the hub caps and wheel Equipped skins are firmly seated around the wheel.

  • Page 216: Preparations For Jump Start

    NOTE: NOTE: 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnec- When using a portable battery booster pack, The positive battery post may be covered with essary electrical accessories. follow the manufacturer's operating instruc- a protective cap if equipped. Lift up on the 3.
  • Page 217 Connecting The Jumper Cables 3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the WARNING! jumper cable from the positive (+) post of 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper personal injury. Only use the specific the booster battery. cable to the positive (+) post of the dis- ground point, do not use any other exposed 4.

  • Page 218: If Your Engine Overheats

    IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE — WARNING! 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION In any of the following situations, you can You or others can be badly burned by hot reduce the potential for overheating by taking engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector the appropriate action.

  • Page 219: Center Console Gear Selector - If Equipped

    Center Console Gear Selector — If Equipped 1. Turn the engine OFF. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the gear selector override access cover (located to the right of the gear selector).

  • Page 220: Manual Park Release - 8 Speed Transmission

    MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED 2. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the Manual Park Release access TRANSMISSION cover, which is just above the parking brake release handle, below and to the left WARNING! of the steering column. Always secure your vehicle by fully apply- ing the parking brake before activating the Manual Park Release.

  • Page 221: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever for- NOTE: For trucks equipped with 8-speed automatic ward to its original position, until the transmission: Shifts between DRIVE and RE- locking tab snaps into place to secure the VERSE can only be achieved at wheel speeds lever.

  • Page 222: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    NOTE: WARNING! CAUTION! Vehicles equipped with air suspension must VERSE, do not spin the wheels faster be placed in Transport mode, before tying Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain them down (from the body) on a trailer or Forces generated by excessive wheel damage may result.

  • Page 223: Two-Wheel Drive Models

    Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground 2WD Models 4WD Models • Auto Transmission in PARK • Manual Transmission in gear If transmission is operable: Flat Tow NONE • Transmission in NEUTRAL (NOT NEUTRAL) • Transfer Case in NEUTRAL • 30 mph (48 km/h) max •...

  • Page 224: Four-Wheel Drive Models

    CAUTION! CAUTION! WARNING! Towing this vehicle in violation of the • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used • Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck above requirements can cause severe en- (if the remaining wheels are on the vehicle.

  • Page 225: Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)

    ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Sys- tems” in “Safety” for further information on SYSTEM (EARS) This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data the Event Data Recorder (EDR). Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced is to record data that will assist in under- Accident Response System.
  • Page 227 HOISTING ....253 AS69RC HD (3500/Chassis Cab B5 Biodiesel (1500 Diesel) ..231 Models) ....244 TIRES .

  • Page 228: Scheduled Servicing - Gasoline Engine

    Change Engine 4,000 miles Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic 1500 Models Only (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a oil change indicator system. The oil change dusty and off road environment or is operated NOTE: indicator system will remind you that it is...

  • Page 229: Maintenance Plan - Gasoline Engine

    Maintenance Plan — Gasoline At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Engine Change Indicator System: • Inspect automatic transmission fluid if Required Maintenance equipped with dipstick. • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, Refer to the Maintenance Plan on the follow- hoses and park brake.
  • Page 230 Inspect the CV/Universal joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if nec- essary. 1500 Models: Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing, change axle fluid.
  • Page 231 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) (six- speed automatic only), if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.

  • Page 232: Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle

    SCHEDULED SERVICING — 1500 3.0L reset by referring to the steps described un- • Check function of all interior and exterior DIESEL ENGINE der “Instrument Cluster Display”...

  • Page 233: Maintenance Plan - Diesel Fuel Up To B5 Biodiesel (1500 Diesel)

    Maintenance Plan — Diesel Fuel At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Up To B5 Biodiesel (1500 Diesel) Change Indicator System: Change Indicator System: • Drain water from fuel filter assembly.
  • Page 234 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. Inspect the CV/Universal joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if nec- essary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level.

  • Page 235: Additional Maintenance - B6 To B20 Biodiesel (1500 Diesel)

    Change transfer case fluid. Additional Maintenance — B6 To SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE — 6.7L WARNING! B20 Biodiesel (1500 Diesel) CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE • You can be badly injured working on or NOTE: around a motor vehicle. Do only service...

  • Page 236: Oil Change Indicator System - Cummins Diesel

    Once A Month Oil Change Indicator System — NOTE: Cummins Diesel • Inspect the batteries, and clean and • Under no circumstances should oil change tighten the terminals as required. intervals exceed 15,000 miles Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil (24,000 km) or six months or 500 Hours, •...

  • Page 237: Perform Service Indicator - Cummins Diesel

    Perform Service Indicator — ment cluster will display “Perform Service”. (CCV) filter element. The procedure for clear- When the “Perform Service” message is dis- ing and resetting the “Perform Service” indi- Cummins Diesel played on the instrument cluster it is neces- cator message is located in the appropriate Your vehicle will require emissions mainte- sary to have the emissions maintenance per-...
  • Page 238 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first): Or Months: 102 108 114 120 Or Kilometers: Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if nec- essary.
  • Page 239 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first): Or Months: 102 108 114 120 Or Kilometers: Change the automatic transmission fluid and sump filter (AS69RC transmission only). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, fleet, or frequent trailer towing (68RFE transmission only).
  • Page 240 *** The manufacturer highly recommends CAUTION! that all cooling system service, mainte- nance, and repairs be performed by your ***The manufacturer highly recommends local authorized dealer. that all cooling system service, mainte- nance, and repairs be performed by your **** Under no circumstances should the local authorized dealer.

  • Page 241: Engine Compartment

    ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.6L Engine 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 6 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...

  • Page 242: L Engine

    5.7L Engine 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 6— Battery 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (6-Speed Trans Only) 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 5 —...

  • Page 243: 6.4L Engine

    6.4L Engine 1 — Coolant Pressure Bottle 7 — Battery 2 — Transmission Dipstick 8 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 5 —...

  • Page 244: 3.0L Diesel Engine

    3.0L Diesel Engine 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 6 — Power Distribution Center (PDC) 2 — Engine Oil Fill 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 4 — Aux Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 9 —...

  • Page 245: L Diesel Engine - Six-Speed 68Rfe (2500/3500 Models)

    6.7L Diesel Engine — Six-Speed 68RFE (2500/3500 Models) 1 — Battery 7 — Aux Power Distribution Center 2 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 — Power Distribution Center 3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 4 — Engine Oil Fill 10 —...

  • Page 246: L Diesel Engine - Six-Speed As69Rc Hd (3500/Chassis Cab Models)

    6.7L Diesel Engine — Six-Speed AS69RC HD (3500/Chassis Cab Models) 1 — Battery 7 — Aux Power Distribution Center 2 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 — Power Distribution Center 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 —...

  • Page 247: Dealer Service - 3.0L Diesel

    DEALER SERVICE — 3.0L DIESEL Engine Air Cleaner Filter CAUTION! Your authorized dealer has the qualified ser- WARNING! Many aftermarket performance air filter vice personnel, special tools, and equipment elements do not adequately filter the air to perform all service operations in an expert The air induction system (air cleaner, entering the engine.

  • Page 248: Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement

    nate and an audible chime will be heard. At NOTE: Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter this point, you should stop the engine and Care should be taken in disposing of used Replacement drain the water from the filter housing. fluids from your vehicle. Used fluids, indis- NOTE: criminately discarded, can present a problem Using a fuel filter that does not meet the...

  • Page 249: Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel

    4. Close the water drain valve. Priming If The Engine Has Run Out CAUTION! Of Fuel 5. Remove bottom cover using a strap The starter motor will engage for approxi- wrench. Rotate counterclockwise for re- mately 30 seconds at a time. Allow two moval.

  • Page 250: Dealer Service - 6.7L Diesel Engine

    NOTE: NOTE: WARNING! Intentional tampering with emissions control • Use of biodiesel mixture in excess of 20% systems may void your warranty and could The air induction system (air cleaner, can negatively impact the fuel filter's abil- result in civil penalties being assessed hoses, etc.) provides a measure of protec- ity to separate water from the fuel, resulting against you.

  • Page 251: Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter

    be displayed in subsequent drive cycles if the NOTE: Draining Fuel/Water Separator The air filter housing contains a Mass Air same conditions are not met. The air filter Filter Flow sensor. This sensor is critical to proper element should be replaced within 250 miles engine operation and component longevity.

  • Page 252: Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement

    nate and an audible chime will be heard five NOTE: If more than a couple ounces/milliliters of times. At this point you should stop the Care should be taken in disposing of used fuel have been drained, follow the directions engine and drain the water from both of the fluids from your vehicle.

  • Page 253: Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement

    7. Wipe clean the sealing surfaces of the lid Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter CAUTION! and housing. Replacement • Do not prefill the fuel filter when install- 8. Install new o-ring back into ring groove on ing a new fuel filter. There is a possibility NOTE: the filter housing and lubricate with clean debris could be introduced into the fuel...

  • Page 254: Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel

    2. Place drain pan under the fuel filter drain Priming If The Engine Has Run CAUTION! hose. Out Of Fuel Do not engage the starter motor for more 3. Open the water drain valve 1 full turn than 15 seconds at a time. Allow two counterclockwise and completely drain WARNING! minutes between the cranking intervals.

  • Page 255: Hoisting

    NOTE: HOISTING Tire Markings • A maximum blend of 5% biodiesel, meet- A conventional floor jack may be used at the ing ASTM specification D-975 may be used jacking locations. Refer to the graphics that with your Cummins diesel engine. (Chassis show jacking locations.
  • Page 256 NOTE: • LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. based on U.S. design standards. The size design standards and it begins with the tire • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based designation for LT-Metric tires is the same diameter molded into the sidewall.
  • Page 257 EXAMPLE: R = Construction code • "R" means radial construction, or • "D" means diagonal or bias construction 15, 16, 18 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index • A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol •...
  • Page 258 Tire Identification Number (TIN) located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black The TIN may be found on one or both sides of sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the tire;...
  • Page 259 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
  • Page 260 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: NOTE: 1. Number of people that can be carried in The proper cold tire inflation pressure is the vehicle. listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver's side door.
  • Page 261 To determine the maximum loading condi- (4) The resulting figure equals the Metric Example For Load Limit tions of your vehicle, locate the statement available amount of cargo and luggage For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg “The combined weight of occupants and load capacity.

  • Page 263: Tires - General Information

    Safety Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect WARNING! the stability of the vehicle and can produce a WARNING! feeling of sluggish response or over respon- Overloading of your tires is dangerous. siveness in the steering. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect •...
  • Page 264 Tire Inflation Pressures 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation three hours. The cold tire inflation pressure The manufacturer advocates driving at safe The proper cold tire inflation pressure is must not exceed the maximum inflation pres- speeds and within posted speed limits.
  • Page 265 Radial Ply Tires Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that Tire Spinning have experienced a loss of pressure should be When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice con- replaced immediately with another Run Flat WARNING! ditions, do not spin your vehicle's wheels tire of identical size and service description above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than Combining radial ply tires with other types...
  • Page 266 normal wear patterns will reduce tread life, Replacement Tires resulting in the need for earlier tire replace- The tires on your new vehicle provide a bal- ment. ance of many characteristics. They should be • Distance driven. inspected regularly for wear and correct cold •...

  • Page 267: Tire Types

    It is recommended you contact your autho- Summer Or Three Season Tires — If WARNING! rized tire dealer or original equipment dealer Equipped tire with a smaller load index could re- with any questions you may have on tire Summer tires provide traction in both wet sult in tire overloading and failure.

  • Page 268: Spare Tires - If Equipped

    Snow Tires While studded tires improve performance on CAUTION! ice, skid and traction capability on wet or dry Some areas of the country require the use of surfaces may be poorer than that of non- Because of the reduced ground clearance, snow tires during the Winter.
  • Page 269 sidewall of the tire. Compact spare tire de- Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to WARNING! scriptions begin with the letter “T” or “S” mount a conventional tire on the collapsible your spare. Failure to do so could result in preceding the size designation.

  • Page 270: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    replaced. Since it is not the same as your Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration WARNING! original equipment tire, replace (or repair) caused by salt, sodium chloride, magnesium the original equipment tire and reinstall on chloride, calcium chloride, etc., and other Limited use spares are for emergency use the vehicle at the first opportunity.

  • Page 271: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

    When cleaning extremely dirty wheels includ- NOTE: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ing excessive brake dust, care must be taken If you intend parking or storing your vehicle UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES in the selection of tire and wheel cleaning for an extended period after cleaning the chemicals and equipment to prevent damage wheels with wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle The following tire grading categories...

  • Page 272: Treadwear

    Treadwear fied government test surfaces of as- temperature can lead to sudden tire phalt and concrete. A tire marked C failure. The grade C corresponds to a The Treadwear grade is a comparative may have poor traction performance. level of performance, which all pas- rating, based on the wear rate of the senger vehicle tires must meet under tire when tested under controlled con-...
  • Page 273 MOPAR ACCESSORIES ...284 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — 1500 3.0L DIESEL ... . .275 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE ... .280...

  • Page 274: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications

    WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE the wheel nut opposite to the wheel nut just previously tightened until final torque is SPECIFICATIONS achieved. Ensure that the socket is fully en- gaged on the lug nut/bolt (do not insert it Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to halfway).
  • Page 275 • Dual wheel models require a special heavy- These dual rear wheels should be tightened as 1. Tighten the wheel nuts in the numbered duty lug nut tightening adapter (included follows: sequence to a snug fit. with the vehicle) to correctly tighten the lug 2.

  • Page 276: Fluid Capacities - Gas Engine

    13.7 Quarts 13 Liters Formula that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.) 5.7L Engine – 1500 Models (We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard 18.3 Quarts 17.3 Liters MS.90032.)

  • Page 277: Fluid Capacities - 1500 3.0L Diesel

    FLUID CAPACITIES — 1500 3.0L DIESEL U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.0L Diesel Engine 26 Gallons 98.5 Liters Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 8 Gallons 30.3 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3.0L Liter Diesel Engine 10.5 Quarts 10 Liters (SAE 5W-40 Synthetic, API CJ-4) Cooling System 3.0L Turbo Diesel Engine (Mopar Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT...

  • Page 278: Fluid Capacities - 6.7L Cummins Diesel Engine

    FLUID CAPACITIES — 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 2500/3500 Standard Cab Longbed Models 28 Gallons 106 Liters 2500/3500 Crew/Mega Cab Shortbed Models 31 Gallons 129 Liters 2500/3500 Crew Cab Longbed Models 32 Gallons 132 Liters Standard Rear Tank – Chassis Cab Only 52 Gallons 197 Liters Optional Midship Tank –...

  • Page 279: Fluids And Lubricants - Gas Engine

    FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — GAS ENGINE Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix.
  • Page 280 CAUTION! CAUTION! • This vehicle has not been designed for • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) use with propylene glycol-based engine other than specified Organic Additive coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene Technology (OAT) engine coolant (anti- glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze), may result in engine damage is not recommended.

  • Page 281: Chassis

    (MS-8985). Limited-Slip Rear Axles require the addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) Mopar Limited Slip Additive (MS-10111). Front and Rear Axle – 2500/3500 Models We recommend you use SAE 75W-85 HD Ram GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant. Limited slip additive is not required for Limited-Slip Rear Axles.

  • Page 282: Fluids And Lubricants - 3.0L Diesel Engine

    FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). We recommend you use 5W-40 synthetic engine oil such as Mopar or Shell Rotella that meets FCA Material Standard Engine Oil MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 engine oil category is required.

  • Page 283: Chassis

    Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Transfer Case We recommend you use Mopar BW44–44 Transfer Case Fluid. Front Axle – 1500 Four-Wheel Drive Models We recommend you use Mopar GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85. Rear Axle We recommend you use Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (MS-8985).

  • Page 284: Fluids And Lubricants - 6.7L Diesel Engines

    FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — 6.7L DIESEL ENGINES Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). In ambient temperatures above 0°F (-18°C), we recommend you use 15W-40 engine oil such as Mopar, Shell Rotella and Shell Rimula that meets FCA Material Standard MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 engine oil category is required.

  • Page 285: Chassis

    Use of fluids not API Certified to ISO 22241 may result in system damage. You can receive assistance in locating DEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid in the United States by calling 866-RAM-INFO (866-726-4636). In Canada call 1–800–465–2001 (English) or 1–800–387–9983 (French).

  • Page 286: Mopar Accessories

    Ram. • In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain • For the full line of Authentic Ram Accesso- far more than expressive style, premium ries by Mopar, visit your local dealership or protection, or extreme entertainment, you online at mopar.com for U.S.
  • Page 287 INTERIOR: • Premium Carpet Mats • Door Sill Guards • Slush Mats • Leather Seats • In-Floor Storage Locks ELECTRONICS: • Kicker Sound Systems • Remote Start • Wireless Charging Kit • Electronic Vehicle Tracking CARRIERS: • Steel Ladder Rack •...
  • Page 289 MULTIMEDIA MULTIMEDIA CYBERSECURITY ....289 Bluetooth Source ....302 TIPS CONTROLS AND GENERAL INFORMATION ....323 UCONNECT 4C/4C NAV WITH RADIO 3.0 .
  • Page 290 SiriusXM Travel Link (4C NAV) ..328 Changing The Volume... .335 Phone .....340 Using Do Not Disturb .

  • Page 291: Cybersecurity

    CYBERSECURITY • To help further improve vehicle security and WARNING! minimize the potential risk of a security Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and breach, vehicle owners should: • It is not possible to know or to predict all –...

  • Page 292: Radio 3.0

    RADIO 3.0 Radio 3.0 1 — RADIO Button 8 — Play/Pause — MUTE Button 2 — INFO Button 9 — MENU Button 3 — A-B-C Button 10 — SEEK Down Button 4 — Preset Buttons 11 — AUDIO Button 5 — BROWSE/ENTER Button — TUNE/SCROLL Knob 12 —...

  • Page 293: Clock Setting

    Clock Setting Audio Setting Radio Operation 1. Push the Menu button at the bottom of • Push the AUDIO button on the radio face- Seek Up/Down Buttons the radio, and push the Enter/Browse but- plate. • Push the up or down button to seek through ton for System Settings.

  • Page 294: Disc Operation - If Equipped

    To store a radio preset manually, follow the Seek Up/Down Buttons Audio Jack (AUX) steps below: • Push to seek through CD tracks. • The AUX allows a device such as an 1. Tune to the desired station. MP3 player or an iPod to be plugged into •...

  • Page 295: Uconnect 3.0

    UCONNECT 3.0 Uconnect 3.0 Radio 1 — RADIO Button 8 — BACK Button 2 — PHONE Pick-Up Button 9 — MENU Button 3 — Phone Hang-Up Button 10 — INFO Button 4 — A-B-C Button 11 — SEEK Down Button 5 —...

  • Page 296: Clock Setting

    Clock Setting Audio Setting Radio Operation 1. Push the Menu button at the bottom of • Push the AUDIO button on the radio face- Seek Up/Down Buttons the radio, and push the Enter/Browse but- plate. • Push the up or down button to seek through ton for System Settings.

  • Page 297: Disc Operation - If Equipped

    To store a radio preset manually, follow the Seek Up/Down Buttons Audio Jack (AUX) steps below: • Push to seek through CD tracks. • The AUX allows a device such as an 1. Tune to the desired station. MP3 player or an iPod to be plugged into •...

  • Page 298: Uconnect 3 With 5-Inch Display

    UCONNECT 3 WITH 5-INCH DISPLAY Controls On The Front Panel Uconnect 3 With 5–inch Display Radio 1 — RADIO Button 6 — BACK Button 2 — COMPASS Button 7 — SCREEN OFF Button 3 — SETTINGS Button 8 — Mute Button — VOLUME Control 4 —...

  • Page 299: Clock Setting

    Clock Setting Equalizer, Balance And Fade screen to reset the balance and fade to the factory setting. Press the “Back Arrow” but- 1. Push the MORE button on the faceplate. To start the clock setting procedure: ton on the touchscreen when done. Next press the “Settings”...

  • Page 300: Radio Mode

    Radio Mode Uconnect 3 With 5–inch Display Radio 1 — Radio Station Presets 5 — Station Info 2 — Show All Presets 6 — Direct Tune 3 — Seek Up 7 — Radio Band 4 — Audio Settings 8 — Seek Down...

  • Page 301: Media Mode

    Seek Previous/Next Buttons Fast Seek Down Media Mode Seek Up Press and hold the “Seek Down” button Audio Source Selection on the touchscreen to advance the radio Press and release the “Seek Up” button through the available stations or channel at a on the touchscreen to tune the radio to the faster rate, the radio stops at the next avail- next listenable station or channel.
  • Page 302 • Artists Disc Mode is entered by either inserting a CD/Disc or by pushing the MEDIA button on • Albums the faceplate. Once in Media Mode, press the • Genres “Source” button on the touchscreen and se- lect “Disc.” • Songs Inserting Compact Disc •...
  • Page 303 Browse the ignition ON, the unit will switch to USB/ with the ignition ON, the unit will switch to iPod mode and begin to play when you insert AUX mode and begin to play when you insert Press the “Browse” button on the touch- the device.

  • Page 304: Bluetooth Source

    of the current selection, or return to the Shuffle Once the Bluetooth device is paired to the beginning of the previous selection if the Uconnect system, push the MEDIA button Press the “Shuffle” button on the touch- Disc is within the first second of the current located on the faceplate.
  • Page 305 2. Push the PHONE button on the faceplate. • Select “Paired Phones” then press the NOTE: Some devices will require you to enter the “Add Device” button on the touch- • If there is no devices currently con- PIN number. screen.

  • Page 306: Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch Display

    UCONNECT 4C/4C NAV WITH 8.4-INCH DISPLAY Uconnect 4C/4C NAV At A Glance Uconnect 4C NAV Radio Screen...
  • Page 307 Setting The Time Background Themes WARNING! • Model 4C NAV synchronizes time automati- • Screen background themes are selectable ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on cally via GPS, so it should not require any from a pre-loaded list of themes. If you’d the wheel.
  • Page 308 Balance/Fade Speed Adjusted Volume • Press the “Balance/Fade” button on the • Press the “Speed Adjusted Volume” button touchscreen to Balance audio between the on the touchscreen to activate the Speed front speakers or fade the audio between Adjusted Volume screen. The Speed Ad- the rear and front speakers.

  • Page 309: Personalized Menu Bar

    Personalized Menu Bar The Uconnect features and services in the main menu bar are easily changed for your convenience. Simply follow these steps: Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Main Menu...

  • Page 310: Radio

    1. Press the “Apps ” button to open the • To access the Radio mode, press the “Ra- Store Radio Presets Manually dio” button on the touchscreen. App screen. Your radio can store 36 total preset stations, Selecting Radio Stations 2.

  • Page 311: Android Auto

    Android Auto 2. Connect your Android powered smart- 3. Once the device is connected, the system phone to one of the media USB ports in will display the Android Auto home Android Auto is a feature of your Uconnect your vehicle. If the Android Auto app was screen.
  • Page 312 • Handsfree Calling, and Texting for commu- Maps nication Push and hold the VR button on the steering • Hundred of compatible apps wheel or tap the microphone icon to ask Google to take you to a desired destination by NOTE: voice.
  • Page 313 further information, refer www.android.com/auto/. For further information on the navigation function, please refer https://support.google.com/android https://support.google.com/androidauto/. Music Android Auto allows you to access and stream your favorite music with apps like Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. Using your Android Auto Music Android Auto Contact smartphone’s data plan, you can stream end- NOTE:...

  • Page 314: Apple Carplay Integration

    Apps NOTE: Be sure to use the factory-provided Light- The Android Auto App will display all the ning cable that came with your phone, as compatible apps that are available to use aftermarket cables may not work. with Android Auto, every time it is launched. 2.
  • Page 315 Music Maps CarPlay allows you to access all your artists, To use your Apple Maps for navigation on your playlists, and music from iTunes. Using your Uconnect system, launch CarPlay, and push iPhone’s data plan, you can also use select and hold the VR button on the steering wheel third party audio apps including music, news, to use Siri to set your desired destination.

  • Page 316: Siriusxm Guardian - If Equipped

    • If you are using the native Uconnect navi- Apps NOTE: gation system, and you try and start a new Your vehicle may be transmitting data as To use a compatible app with CarPlay, you route using CarPlay, via voice or any other authorized by the subscriber.

  • Page 317: Siriusxm Guardian Activation

    Before you drive, familiarize yourself with the Included Trial Period For New Vehicles Why sign up for SiriusXM Guardian? Here are easy-to-use SiriusXM Guardian services. just a few examples of things you’ll be able to Your new vehicle may come with an included 1.

  • Page 318: Download The Uconnect App

    Download The Uconnect App • Log in to the app using the email address Maintaining Your SiriusXM and password you created when you acti- Guardian Account You’re only a few steps away from using vated the services. remote commands and other valuable ser- Selling Your Vehicle •...
  • Page 319 NOTE: WARNING! WARNING! Your vehicle may be transmitting data as • If anyone in the vehicle could be in authorized by the subscriber. • ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay atten- danger (e.g., fire or smoke is visible, tion to the road. Some features are lim- 1.
  • Page 320 • Uconnect Care — In vehicle support for from your vehicle to a SiriusXM Guardian vices operator may, like any other emer- Uconnect Apps and Features. Care operator, who can connect you to gency call, record conversations and sounds in and near your vehicle upon emergency service operators, to request •...

  • Page 321: Siriusxm Guardian Remote Features

    long as your vehicle has a SiriusXM Guard- d. Open the web browser on your portable Services can only be used where coverage is ian subscription and an operable network device and enter the following web ad- available. You can download the App from connection, the agent may be able to dress: www.att.com/myvehicleaccount.
  • Page 322 • After 15 minutes if you have not en- Remote Door Lock/Unlock — This feature pro- Remote Horn And Lights — It’s easy to locate a vehicle in a dark, crowded or noisy parking tered your vehicle with the key, the vides the ability to lock or unlock the door on area by activating the horn and lights.

  • Page 323: Uconnect Settings

    Vehicle Finder Send & Go 5. Finally, confirm the route inside your ve- hicle by pressing the “Go Now” option on The Vehicle Finder feature of the Uconnect The Send & Go feature of the Uconnect the pop-up that appears on the touch- Mobile App allows you to find the location of Mobile App allows you to search for a desti- screen, when the vehicle is started.
  • Page 324 • Push the SETTINGS button (Uconnect button on the touchscreen to access the the setting, showing that setting has been 3 With 5–inch Display), or press the “Apps” Settings screen. When making a selection, selected. The following feature settings are button (Uconnect 4/4C NAV With 8.4–inch scroll up or down until the preferred setting available:...

  • Page 325: Tips Controls And General Information

    TIPS CONTROLS AND GENERAL The volume may be increased when receiving If the check has a positive outcome, the traffic alerts and news. system will start to operate, whereas if the INFORMATION comparison codes are not the same or if the Care And Maintenance electronic control unit (Body Computer) is Steering Wheel Audio Controls...

  • Page 326: Usb Port

    • The functions of the device are controlled NOTE: NAVIGATION using the device buttons. The volume may When connecting your device for the first • The information in the section below is only be controlled using the radio or device. time, the system may take several minutes to applicable if you have the Uconnect 4C read your music, depending on the number of...
  • Page 327 Uconnect 4C NAV Navigation 1 — Search For A Destination In All Categories 5 — Navigate To Saved Work Destination 2 — Find A Destination 6 — Navigation Settings 3 — View Map 7 — Emergency 4 — Navigate To Saved Home Destination 8 —...

  • Page 328: Finding Points Of Interest

    Finding Points Of Interest One-Step Voice Destination Entry • You may enter your address directly, use your current location as your home address, • From the main Navigation menu, press the • Enter a navigation destination without tak- or choose from recently found locations. “Where To?”...

  • Page 329: Adding A Stop

    Adding A Stop SiriusXM Traffic Plus (4C NAV) • To add a stop you must be navigating a Don't Drive Through Traffic. Drive Around It. route. Avoid congestion before you reach it. By • Press the “Menu” button on the touch- enhancing your vehicle's navigation system screen to return to the Main Navigation with the ability to see detailed traffic infor-...

  • Page 330: Siriusxm Travel Link (4C Nav)

    SiriusXM Travel Link (4C NAV) • Sports Scores — In-game and final scores To access SiriusXM Travel Link, press “Apps” as well as weekly schedules. button on the touchscreen, then press the In addition to delivering over 130 channels of “SiriusXM Travel Link”...

  • Page 331: Uconnect Phone

    UCONNECT PHONE Uconnect Phone (Bluetooth Hands Free Calling) Uconnect 3 With 5–inch Display Radio Phone Menu 1 — Call/Redial/Hold 7 — Uconnect Phone Settings Menu 2 — Mobile Phone Signal Strength 8 — Text Messaging 3 — Currently Paired Mobile Phone 9 —...
  • Page 332 Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Phone Menu 1 — Currently Paired Mobile Phone 11 — Recent Call Log 2 — Mobile Phone Signal Strength 12 — Favorite Contacts 3 — Do Not Disturb 13 — Mute Microphone 4 — Reply with Text Message 14 —...

  • Page 333: Pairing (Wirelessly Connecting) Your Mobile Phone To The Uconnect System

    The Uconnect Phone feature enables you to For Uconnect Customer Care: Start Pairing Procedure On The Radio place and receive hands-free mobile phone • U.S. residents visit UconnectPhone.com or Uconnect 3: calls. Drivers can also place mobile phone calls call 1-877-855-8400 using their voice or by using the buttons on the •...
  • Page 334 Uconnect 4C, 4C NAV: Pair Your iPhone: 3. When your mobile phone finds the Uconnect system, select “Uconnect”. Complete The iPhone Pairing Procedure: Uconnect 4C & 4C NAV 1. Place the ignition in the ACC or ON Pairing Request position. Bluetooth On/Uconnect Device 2.
  • Page 335 mobile phone. Selecting “Yes” will make this To search for available devices on your Complete The Android Pairing Procedure: Bluetooth enabled Android Device: mobile phone the highest priority. This mo- bile phone will take precedence over other 1. Push the Menu button. paired mobile phones within range and will 2.

  • Page 336: Common Phone Commands (Examples)

    Select The Android Mobile Phone's Priority NOTE: Phonebook Level Refer to UconnectPhone.com website for ad- The Uconnect system will automatically sync ditional information on mobile phone pairing When the pairing process has successfully your phonebook from your paired phone, if and for a list of compatible phones.

  • Page 337: Changing The Volume

    • If you are listening to available voice com- Using Do Not Disturb • Reply with text message is not compatible mand options, you do not have to listen to with iPhones. With Do Not Disturb, you can disable notifi- the entire list.

  • Page 338: Helpful Tips And Common Questions To Improve Bluetooth Performance With Your Uconnect System

    3. Select located under DEVICES next to 4. Turn “Show Notifications” to on. NOTE: Uconnect. All incoming text messages received during • A pop up will appear asking you to the current ignition cycle will be deleted from 4. Turn “Show Notifications” to on. accept a request for permission to con- the Uconnect system when the ignition is nect to your messages.

  • Page 339: Uconnect Voice Recognition Quick Tips

    • Many mobile phones do not automatically If you see the NAV icon on the bottom bar, or • Up to 5,000 contact names with four num- reconnect after being restarted (hard re- bers per contact will transfer to the in the Apps menus, of your touchscreen, you boot).

  • Page 340: Basic Voice Commands

    All you need to control your Uconnect system Push the VR button . After the beep, with your voice are the buttons on your steer- say… ing wheel. • Cancel to stop a current voice session • Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Com- mands •...

  • Page 341: Media

    TIP: At any time, if you are not sure of what to Media say or want to learn a Voice Command, push Uconnect offers connections via USB, the VR button and say “Help.” The Bluetooth and auxiliary ports (If Equipped). system will provide you with a list of com- Voice operation is only available for con- mands.

  • Page 342: Phone

    Phone Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with Uconnect. When the Phone- book button is illuminated on your touch- screen, your system is ready. U.S. residents can visit UconnectPhone.com to check device and feature compatibility and to find device pairing instructions. Uconnect 3 With 5–inch Display Media Uconnect 3 With 5–inch Display Phone Push the Phone button...

  • Page 343: Climate (4C/4C Nav)

    Climate (4C/4C NAV) • For the 4C NAV Uconnect System, say: “Find address 800 Chrysler Drive Au- Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle tempera- burn Hills, Michigan.” tures hands-free and keep everyone comfort- 2. Then follow the system prompts. able while you keep moving ahead. (If vehicle is equipped with climate control.) TIP: To start a POI search, push the VR but- .

  • Page 344: Siriusxm Guardian (4C Nav) - If Equipped

    SiriusXM Guardian (4C NAV) — If NOTE: Register (4C NAV) SiriusXM Guardian is available only on Equipped To unlock the full potential of SiriusXM equipped vehicles purchased within the con- Guardian in your vehicle, you must activate tinental United States, Alaska, Hawaii and CAUTION! your SiriusXM Guardian services.

  • Page 345: Mobile App (4C Nav)

    you are registered for SiriusXM Guardian. To use the Uconnect App: suite of services that brings a wealth of infor- Your vehicle will also send you Vehicle Health mation right to your Uconnect 4C NAV sys- • Download the Uconnect App to your mobile Alerts when it detects issues with its key tem.

  • Page 346: Apple Carplay - If Equipped

    Apple CarPlay — If Equipped Android Auto. Push and hold the VR button on the steering wheel, or press and hold the Apple CarPlay allows you to use your voice to “Microphone” icon within Android Auto, to interact with Siri through your vehicle’s voice activate Android’s VR, which recognizes recognition system, and use your smart- natural voice commands, to use a list of your...

  • Page 347: General Information

    General Information NOTE: Uconnect System Support: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- • U.S. residents visit DriveUconnect.com or The following regulatory statement applies to proved by the party responsible for compli- call: 1-877-855-8400 (24 hours a day all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in ance could void the user’s authority to oper- 7 days a week) this vehicle:...
  • Page 349 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ..348 Customer Assistance For The Hearing In The 50 United States And Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ..349 Washington, D.C....350 FCA US LLC Customer Center.

  • Page 350: If You Need Assistance

    IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Any communication to the manufacturer's In Mexico Contact customer center should include the following Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 The manufacturer and its authorized dealer information: are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We Sante Fe C.P. 05109 •...

  • Page 351: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

    Customer Assistance For The The manufacturer stands behind only the investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with manufacturer's service contracts. If you pur- Hearing Or Speech Impaired the ownership experience. You will be chased a manufacturer's service contract, (TDD/TTY) pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve...

  • Page 352: Reporting Safety Defects

    ; or write Warranty Booklet. United States customers to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey may visit the Ram Truck Contact Us page at If you believe that your vehicle has a Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington, www.ramtrucks.com scroll to the bottom of defect that could cause a crash or D.C.
  • Page 353 NOTE: • The Owner's Manual and User Guide elec- tronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites. • Click on the “Owners” tab, select “Owner And Service Manuals”, then select your desired model year and vehicle from the...
  • Page 355 INDEX Accessories ....284 Alarm, Panic ....15 Brake System Mopar .
  • Page 356 Infants And Child Restraints ..112 Diagnostic System, Onboard ..80 Block Heater ...141, 144 Locating The LATCH Anchorages . .118 Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming .
  • Page 357 Engine Oil ..277, 280, 282 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..47 Hub Caps ....213 Flashers Gauges Turn Signal .
  • Page 358 Light Bulbs ....131, 198 Seat Belt Reminder ...72 Mopar .....284 Lights .
  • Page 359 Personalized Menu Bar...307 Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails ..58 Safety Tips ....128 Pets .
  • Page 360 Untwisting Procedure ..93 Sirius Travel Link ....328 Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ..135 Seats ..... .21 SiriusXM Guardian .
  • Page 361 General Information ..261, 266 Minimum Requirements ..186 Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ..58 High Speed ....262 Trailer Towing Guide .
  • Page 362 Windshield Washers ... . .35 Fluid ....35 Windshield Wipers ....35 Wipers, Intermittent .
  • Page 363 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new RAM brand vehicle and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect manuals and other Warning Labels in...
  • Page 364 RAM vehicle. Simply download the app, select your make and model and enjoy the ride. To get this app, go directly to the App Store or Google Play and enter the search keyword “ram toolbox” (U.S. residents only).

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