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  • Page 1 2021 RAM TRX PERFORMANCE FEATURES GUIDE...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........................4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ................... 7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ............9 STARTING AND OPERATING ....................18 MULTIMEDIA ..........................43 SAFETY ............................74 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .......................77 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ..................89 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION.......26 Four-Position Electronically Shifted INSTRUMENT PANEL Symbols Key............5 Transfer Case ..........26 SLIDE-IN CAMPERS ..........5 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........9 Selec-Speed Control (SSC) ......29 Camper Applications ........5 Premium Instrument Cluster TRX Modes ........... 31 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS...
  • Page 5 SAFETY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY FEATURES ..........74 SCHEDULED SERVICING ........89 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ........113 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ....74 Maintenance Plan ........91 6.2L Supercharged Engine ....... 113 ESC Operating Modes........75 ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........95 FLUID CAPACITIES..........

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, This Supplement has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your RAM. Within this information, you will find a description of the services that FCA US LLC offers to its customers. Please take the time to read all of this publication carefully before driving your vehicle for the first time.

  • Page 7: Symbols Key

    SYMBOLS KEY If you do not read the entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Cautions and Warnings. These statements are against operating SLIDE-IN CAMPERS WARNING! procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. AMPER PPLICATIONS These statements are against procedures that...

  • Page 8: Symbol Glossary

    SYMBOL GLOSSARY Drive Mode Indicator Lights Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating Baja Mode Indicator Light precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to Ú page 17 follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for the definition of each symbol Ú...

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Vehicle

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE EXTERIOR LIGHTS INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT EADLIGHT WITCH TORAGE Center Console Storage Area The headlight switch controls the clearance lamps and the front and rear identification Your center console storage area consists of a lamps. The clearance lamps and the front and cubby bin (located in front of the gear selector) rear identification lamps will turn on when the and two cupholders (located to the right of the...

  • Page 10: Power Inverter - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — I The outlet remains off when no device is OWER NVERTER QUIPPED WARNING! plugged in. To turn on the power outlet, simply A 115 Volt (400 Watts Maximum) inverter may plug in the device. To avoid serious injury or death: be located inside the center console storage Do not insert any objects into the recepta-...

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster...

  • Page 12: Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Gasoline

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Speedometer REMIUM NSTRUMENT LUSTER CAUTION! — G ESCRIPTIONS ASOLINE Indicates vehicle speed.  Driving with a hot engine cooling system 4. Temperature Gauge could damage your vehicle. If the 1. Tachometer temperature gauge reads “H,” pull over and Indicates the engine speed in revolutions The pointer shows engine coolant ...

  • Page 13: Instrument Cluster Display

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY The instrument cluster display menu items may NSTRUMENT LUSTER ISPLAY consist of the following: ONTROLS Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument Vehicle Info  cluster display, which offers useful information The instrument cluster display features a driver to the driver.

  • Page 14: Display Menu Items

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Intake Air Temp (TRX) — If Equipped Performance Features — If Equipped ISPLAY TEMS Displays the current temperature of the air  Push and release the up or down arrow Push and release the up or down arrow entering the engine.
  • Page 15 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Performance Features include the following: 0-60 MPH (0-100 km/h) Timer Best  Last  Current  Speed Timers 0-100 MPH (0-160 km/h) Timer Best  Last  Current ...
  • Page 16 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 0-60 feet (0-20 meters)/Reaction Timer Best  Last  Current  NOTE: Reaction Time result is shown only on the 60FT timer tab. 0-330 feet (0-100 meters) Timer Best  Last  Current  1/8 Mile (200 meters) Timer Drag Timers Best...
  • Page 17 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Braking Distance G-Forces Distance Current   From Speed Peak   Lap History Lap Timer Will list the last four laps with the best lap highlighted in green.  Top Speed Off Road Pitch And Roll When Min or Max wheel height is ...

  • Page 18: Trx Drive Mode

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TRX D Speed Warning — TRX NOTE: RIVE The selected drive mode will be applied once Push and release the up or down arrow the instrument cluster pop up times out due to button until the Speed Warning Menu icon/title lack of additional presses of the left is displayed in the instrument cluster display.

  • Page 19: Warning Lights And Messages

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES Mud/Sand Mode Indicator Light RIVE NDICATOR IGHTS This light will turn on when Mud/Sand Sport Mode Indicator Light The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in Mode is active Ú page 57. the instrument panel together with a dedicated This light will turn on when Sport message and/or acoustic signal when...

  • Page 20: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS Avoid aggressive braking. 300 to 500 miles (483 to 805 km):  6.2L SUPERCHARGED ENGINE Exercise the full engine RPM range, shifting Drive with the engine speed below   manually (paddles or gear shift) at higher 3,500 RPM.

  • Page 21: Automatic Transmission

    STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) You must press and hold the brake pedal while It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or When exiting the vehicle, always make sure   shifting out of PARK. NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the ignition is in the OFF mode, remove the idle speed.

  • Page 22: Ignition Park Interlock

    STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: RAKE RANSMISSION HIFT CAUTION! (BTSI) S NTERLOCK YSTEM The transmission electronics are self-cali-  Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only  brating; therefore, the first few shifts on a This vehicle is equipped with a BTSI system that after the vehicle has come to a complete new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.
  • Page 23 STARTING AND OPERATING The transmission gear selector provides PARK, (1, 2, 3, etc.) is displayed in the instrument When exiting the vehicle, always: REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and SPORT (S) (AutoStick) cluster. Move the gear selector to the right (into Apply the parking brake ...
  • Page 24 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) The transmission may not engage PARK if Unintended movement of a vehicle could Do not leave the key fob in or near the    the vehicle is moving. Always bring the injure those in or near the vehicle.
  • Page 25 STARTING AND OPERATING The following indicators should be used to When frequent transmission shifting occurs WARNING! ensure that you have properly engaged the (such as when operating the vehicle under transmission into the PARK position: Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off heavy loading conditions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or while towing the ignition to coast down a hill.
  • Page 26 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Limp Home Mode 1. Stop the vehicle. AutoStick Transmission function is monitored AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission 2. Shift the transmission into PARK, if electronically for abnormal conditions. If a feature providing manual shift control, giving possible.
  • Page 27 STARTING AND OPERATING Operation The transmission will automatically down- NOTE:  shift to FIRST gear when coming to a stop. When Selec-Speed or Hill Descent Control is In AutoStick mode, you can use the gear After a stop, the driver should manually enabled, AutoStick is not active.

  • Page 28: Four-Wheel Drive Operation

    STARTING AND OPERATING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION This electronically shifted transfer case 4WD High provides four mode positions: Four-Wheel Drive High Range — This range OSITION LECTRONICALLY Four-Wheel Drive Automatic High Range provides torque to the front driveshaft (engages  HIFTED RANSFER (4WD Auto) four-wheel drive) which allows front and rear...
  • Page 29 STARTING AND OPERATING N (Neutral) For specific shifting instructions Ú page 29. WARNING! (Continued) N (Neutral) — This range disengages both the The 4WD High and 4WD Low positions are The transmission may not engage PARK if  front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain. designed for loose, slippery road surfaces only.
  • Page 30 STARTING AND OPERATING Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights 3. If the transfer case will not shift, there will NOTE: be a cluster message stating the 4WD shift Do not attempt to make a shift while only the The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights has canceled.

  • Page 31: Selec-Speed Control (Ssc)

    STARTING AND OPERATING (SSC) Shifting Procedure SSC has three states: ELEC PEED ONTROL 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not NOTE: activate) If any of the requirements to select a new  2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but transfer case position have not been met, the activation conditions are not met, or driver transfer case will not shift.
  • Page 32 STARTING AND OPERATING Activating SSC SSC Target Set Speeds NOTE: Once SSC is enabled it will activate 1st = 0.6 mph (1 km/h)  During SSC, the (+/-) gear selector input is  automatically once the following conditions are used for SSC target speed selection but will 2nd = 1.2 mph (2 km/h) ...

  • Page 33: Trx Modes

    STARTING AND OPERATING TRX M Disabling SSC The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for ODES  several seconds then extinguish when the SSC will deactivate and be disabled if any of the Description driver pushes the SSC switch but enabled following conditions occur: conditions are not met.
  • Page 34 STARTING AND OPERATING TRX Modes consist of the following positions: CUSTOM – This mode allows the driver to optimal vehicle dynamic behavior on varying  create a custom vehicle configuration that is terrain. This feature will reset to AUTO on an AUTO –...
  • Page 35 STARTING AND OPERATING Launch Control 3. Push the LAUNCH button on the TRX control CAUTION! switch or press the “Activate Launch This vehicle is equipped with a Launch Control Use on slippery or loose surfaces may cause Control” button on the touchscreen; follow system that is designed to allow the driver to instructions in the instrument cluster damage to vehicle components and is not...

  • Page 36: Axle Locker System

    STARTING AND OPERATING AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM Launch control will be active until the vehicle CAUTION! reaches 62 mph (100 km/h), at which point the This vehicle is equipped with an electronically Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system will Do not lock the rear axle on hard surfaced ...

  • Page 37: Driving Tips

    STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING TIPS Operating in 4WD Low the locker can be Every surface has a different effect on your engaged up to 40 mph (64 km/h) and will vehicle's steering, handling and traction. remain engaged throughout the 4WD Low RIVING Controlling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road driving, so always keep a...
  • Page 38 STARTING AND OPERATING When To Use 4WD Low Range Simultaneous Brake And Throttle CAUTION! Operation When off-road driving, shift into 4WD Low for On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at additional traction and control on slippery or Many off-road driving conditions require the high engine RPM or vehicle speeds, because difficult terrain, ascending or descending steep simultaneous use of the brake and throttle...
  • Page 39 STARTING AND OPERATING Sand Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Using A Spotter Points) Soft sand is very difficult to travel through with There are many times where it is hard to see the obstacle or determine the correct path. full tire pressure.
  • Page 40 STARTING AND OPERATING Crossing A Ravine, Gully, Ditch, Washout Or Crossing Logs CAUTION! To cross a log, approach it at a slight angle Winching or rocking the vehicle off hard When crossing a ravine, gully, ditch, washout or (approximately 10 to 15 degrees). This allows objects increases the risk of underbody a large rut, the angled approach is the key to one front tire to be on top of the log while the...
  • Page 41 STARTING AND OPERATING If everything looks good and you feel confident, If you do not make it to the top, place the vehicle WARNING! shift the transmission into a lower gear with in REVERSE and back straight down the grade 4WD Low engaged, and proceed with caution, using engine resistance along with the vehicle Do not descend a steep grade in NEUTRAL.
  • Page 42 STARTING AND OPERATING If You Stall Or Begin To Lose Headway Driving Through Water CAUTION! If you stall or begin to lose headway while Extreme care should be taken crossing any type Water ingestion into the axles, transmis-  climbing a steep hill, allow your vehicle to come of water.
  • Page 43 STARTING AND OPERATING Before You Cross Any Type Of Water to entering. This makes for a faster, cleaner and You should never attempt to cross flowing water easier vehicle recovery. If you are able to which is deeper than the vehicle's running As you approach any type of water, you need to determine you can safely cross, then proceed ground clearance.
  • Page 44 STARTING AND OPERATING After Driving Off-Road Check for accumulations of plants or brush.  WARNING! These things could be a fire hazard. They Off-road operation puts more stress on your might hide damage to fuel lines, brake hoses, Abrasive material in any part of the brakes vehicle than does most on-road driving.

  • Page 45: Multimedia

    MULTIMEDIA PERFORMANCE PAGES The Performance Pages include the following: WARNING! Dashboard  Performance Pages is an application that Measurement of vehicle statistics with the provides a display for performance indicators Timers Performance Pages is intended for  that will help you gain familiarity with the off-highway or off-road use only and should Gauges ...

  • Page 46: Dashboard

    MULTIMEDIA The following describes each feature and its When “Dashboard” is selected, a series of six Gauge: Intake Air Temp  operation: widgets (gauges) can be customized by the Gauge: Pitch  user. Follow these steps to change a widget: ASHBOARD Gauge: Roll ...

  • Page 47: Timers

    MULTIMEDIA Snapshot Recent  The Snapshot feature allows you to take a A real-time summary of performance timers screenshot of any page. The information can be for the most recent valid run, or the status of saved onto a USB device. a test in progress.
  • Page 48 MULTIMEDIA NOTE: The timer listed below shows the measured NOTE: Drag timers (RT, 60 ft [20 m], 330 ft [100 m], time required to travel at the cited distance is The distance measurement will be aborted if 1/8 mile [200 m], 1000 ft [300 m], and met.

  • Page 49: Gauges

    MULTIMEDIA When selected, this screen displays the Boost Pressure — If Equipped AUGES  following values: Shows actual boost pressure. Oil Temperature  Air Fuel Ratio — If Equipped  Shows the actual oil temperature. Shows current air fuel ratio. Oil Pressure ...

  • Page 50: G-Force

    MULTIMEDIA Pressing the minimize button beside the graph When G-Force is selected, the following will return to the gauge menu. features will be available: Vehicle Speed ORCE  Measures the current speed of the vehicle in either mph or km/h, starting at zero with no maximum value.

  • Page 51: Dynamometer (Dyno)/Engine

    MULTIMEDIA The friction circle display shows instantaneous The following options can be selected: G-Force as a highlight and previous G-Force as Pressing the STOP button will freeze the  dots within the circle. The system records graph. Selecting “Play” will clear the graph previous G-Force for three minutes.
  • Page 52 MULTIMEDIA Engine When selected, this screen displays the following values: Press the Left and Right Arrow buttons on the bottom of the touchscreen to cycle between the Vehicle Speed: Shows the actual vehicle  speed. Dyno and Engine pages. Engine Power: Shows the instantaneous ...

  • Page 53: Vehicle Dynamics

    MULTIMEDIA DRIVE MODES Steering Wheel Angle EHICLE YNAMICS Steering Wheel Angle utilizes the steering angle The Vehicle Dynamics page displays Your vehicle is equipped with On-Road and sensor to measure the degree of the steering information concerning the vehicle’s drivetrain. Off-Road Drive Modes features which allow for wheel relative to zero (straight ahead) reference coordinating the operation of various vehicle...

  • Page 54: On-Road

    MULTIMEDIA NOTE: “Snow”, “Auto”, “Custom”, “Mud/Sand”, Pressing the Left and Right Arrow buttons will “Rock”, and “Baja”. Information shown will let you switch between the different modes. indicate the actual status of each system, along Switching between the different modes will also with a vehicle graphic that displays the active reflect in the instrument cluster display.
  • Page 55 MULTIMEDIA Sport Mode Selecting “Sport” on the touchscreen will activate the configuration for typical enthusiast driving. The Transmission, Stability Control, Steering, and Suspension systems are all set to their Sport settings highlighted in red. The paddle shifters are enabled. Sport Mode is not available if the transfer case is in 4WD Low.
  • Page 56 MULTIMEDIA Tow Mode Selecting “Tow” on the touchscreen will activate the configuration for towing a trailer or hauling heavy loads in the cargo area. Once in this mode, trailer sway control is enabled in the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. The Transmission is set to Tow, Stability Control is set to Full, Steering is set to Street, and Suspension is set to Sport.
  • Page 57 MULTIMEDIA Snow Mode Selecting “Snow” on the touchscreen will activate Snow Mode for use on loose traction surfaces. When in Snow Mode (depending on certain operating conditions), the transmission will use second gear (rather than first gear) during launches, to minimize wheel slippage. The Transmission is set to Snow, Stability Control is set to Full, and Steering and Suspension are set to Street.
  • Page 58 MULTIMEDIA Auto Mode Auto Mode is enabled upon ignition ON while in 4WD Auto or 4WD High or by selecting “Auto” on the touchscreen. The Transmission, Stability Control, Suspension, and Steering are all set to Street. Paddle shifters are enabled. Auto Mode Set-Up Drive Mode Auto (Default)

  • Page 59: Off-Road

    MULTIMEDIA Mud/Sand Selecting “Mud/Sand” on the touchscreen will activate Mud/Sand Mode for use on mud and sand-like conditions. Transmission is set to Baja, Stability is set to Sport, Suspension is set to Baja, and Steering is set to Rock. Paddle shifters are enabled.
  • Page 60 MULTIMEDIA Rock Selecting “Rock” on the touchscreen will activate Rock mode for use on rocky surfaces. Transmission, Stability, and Steering it set to Rock. Suspension is set to Baja. Paddle shifters are enabled. NOTE: The vehicle can only be in 4WD Low to access Rock Mode.
  • Page 61 MULTIMEDIA Baja Selecting “Baja” on the touchscreen will activate Baja Mode for high-speed off-road driving. Transmission and Suspension are set to Baja. Stability and Steering are set to Sport. Paddle shifters are enabled. NOTE: Baja Mode is not available in 4LO. Rock Mode Set-Up Baja Mode...

  • Page 62: Custom Mode

    MULTIMEDIA Custom Mode may be selected by pushing the USTOM Custom button on the touchscreen. Custom Mode allows you to create a custom configuration that is saved for quick selection of your favorite settings. While in Custom Mode, the Transmission, Paddles, Steering, Stability, and Suspension settings are shown in their current configuration.
  • Page 63 MULTIMEDIA Drive Mode Set-Up Info NOTE: Not all levels are adjustable in each Drive Mode Within the Drive Mode Set-Up screen, press the Set-Up. Info button on the touchscreen then use the Left/Right arrow towards the bottom of the touchscreen to scroll through all the available Drive Mode systems giving you a description of their operation and current configuration.
  • Page 64 MULTIMEDIA Transmission Sport: Faster shift speeds with some comfort Paddle Shifters  trade-off. Tow: Optimizes shifting for towing and  hauling. Snow: Optimizes shifting for low-traction  conditions. Street: A balance of shift speed and comfort  for typical daily driving. Baja: Performs aggressive shifting for ...
  • Page 65 MULTIMEDIA On: Enables steering wheel paddle shifters. Stability Control Sport: Provides reduced stability control.   Off: Disables steering wheel paddle shifters. Street: Provides full (default) stability control.   Full: Provides traction control and stability  control optimized for slippery conditions. Baja: Optimizes the Anti-Brake System (ABS), ...
  • Page 66 MULTIMEDIA Suspension Sport: Provides a firmer suspension stiffness Steering  with moderate comfort trade-off. Street: Provides a balance of suspension  stiffness and ride comfort for typical daily driving. Baja: Optimizes for high-speed off-road  driving. Suspension Steering...

  • Page 67: Race Options

    MULTIMEDIA Sport: Adjusts the steering effort and feel to Press the Race Options tab on the touchscreen PTIONS  a greater level. to display the vehicle’s Launch Control screen. Within Race Options, you can activate, Street: Balances the steering feel and ...
  • Page 68 MULTIMEDIA Launch Control compensate for lack of driver experience or Launch Control is only available when the familiarity with the race track. Use of this following procedure is followed: WARNING! feature in low traction (cold, wet, gravel, etc.) conditions may results in excess wheel slip Launch Control is intended for off-highway or outside this systems control resulting in an off-road use only and should not be used on...
  • Page 69 MULTIMEDIA 1. Adjust your launch RPMs for optimum NOTE: Launch Control will abort before launch launch/traction, if required. Messages will appear in the instrument cluster completion and will display “Launch Aborted” in display to inform the driver if one or more of the the cluster under any the following conditions: 2.
  • Page 70 MULTIMEDIA To adjust the Launch RPM, drag the slider bar or Shift Light press the arrows on the touchscreen to adjust Your vehicle is equipped with a Shift Light the holding RPM. The launch RPM limit is feature that illuminates the Electronic Vehicle between the minimum and maximum RPM Information Center (EVIC) as a visual cue to values shown on the gauge, in 100 RPM...
  • Page 71 MULTIMEDIA To actuate the Shift Light feature, press the Race Options tab, then press the Shift Light On button on the touchscreen. Activation is shown on the instrument cluster display. Once the Shift Light is configured on, it is only active while the gear shifter is in the Manual or Sport shifter position (M or S position).
  • Page 72 MULTIMEDIA The Shift Light RPM Set-Up allows you to set the To enable this feature, the vehicle will check to Shift Light to illuminate for gears 1, 2, 3, 4, and ensure the engine is off, the hood is closed, the 5-8.

  • Page 73: Guidelines For Track Or Extreme Off-Road Use

    MULTIMEDIA This feature will automatically deactivate after Prior to each event, verify the front and rear  extended driving at road speeds, or when one or brake pads have more than half pad thick- ness remaining. If the brake pads require more of the following conditions apply: changing, complete a brake burnish proce- If coolant temperature reaches the target...

  • Page 74: Valet Mode

    MULTIMEDIA Aggressive usage results in increased oper-  ALET ating temperatures of the engine, transmis- To enter Valet Mode, press the Valet button sion, driveline, and brake system. This may from any of the Drive Modes on the touchscreen affect Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) and a pop-up screen will ask you if you would countermeasures of your vehicle.
  • Page 75 MULTIMEDIA The Valet Mode Deactivation key pad will then NOTE: prompt you for your four-digit PIN. If your four-digit PIN is lost or forgotten, the vehicle will exit Valet Mode after a battery Enter your PIN and press the GO button on the disconnect for approximately five minutes.

  • Page 76: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY FEATURES ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine WARNING! the vehicle path intended by the driver and (ESC) LECTRONIC TABILITY ONTROL compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot  When the actual path does not match the prevent the natural laws of physics from ESC enhances directional control and stability acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase...

  • Page 77: Esc Operating Modes

    SAFETY Baja: Optimizes the Anti-Lock Brake System  WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) (ABS), traction control, and stability control for high-speed off-road driving. In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly   torque reduction and stability features are maintain your vehicle, may change the Rock: Optimizes traction control for ...

  • Page 78: Safety Tips

    SAFETY SAFETY TIPS WARNING! WARNING! FLUID LEAKS To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH when To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: using “Track-Use” parts and equipment: ALWAYS remove any “Track-Use” equip-  Check area under the vehicle after overnight ment before driving on public roads. NEVER use any “Track-Use”...

  • Page 79: In Case Of Emergency

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING REPARATIONS ACKING 1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or WARNING! slippery areas. Do not attempt to change a tire on the side  WARNING! of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of of being hit when operating the jack or...

  • Page 80: Removal Of Jack And Tools

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY There are two ways to assemble the tools: EMOVAL OOLS Assembled For Spare Tire Lowering/Raising To access the jack and tools, you must remove the plastic access cover located on the side of the front passenger’s seat. To remove the cover, pull the front part of the cover (closest to the front of the seat) toward you to release a locking tab.
  • Page 81 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTE: Assembled For Jack Operation WARNING! If the tailgate is lowered, adding the shorter extension 5 to jack extension 4 will enable After using the jack and tools, always reinstall lowering the spare tire without having to raise them in the original carrier and location.

  • Page 82: Removing The Spare Tire

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY EMOVING PARE 1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the truck. Attach the lug wrench to the extension tubes with the curved angle facing away from the vehicle. 2. Remove the protective cover over the access hole for the winch mechanism by sliding the cover upward.

  • Page 83: Jacking Instructions

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 4. Rotate the lug wrench handle counter- 6. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give ACKING NSTRUCTIONS clockwise until the spare tire is on the clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of ground with enough cable slack to allow you the cable.
  • Page 84 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! the stored location. Only use the jack in the positions indicated Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking  2. Using the lug wrench, loosen the wheel nuts and for lifting this vehicle during a tire on locations other than those indicated in the (do not remove), by turning them counter-...
  • Page 85 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Jack Placement When changing a front wheel, place the scissor jack under the rear portion of the lower control arm as shown. The front jacking location is accessible from behind the front tire.
  • Page 86 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location Operate the jack using the extension with jack hook and the lug wrench. The exten- sion tubes may be used but is not required. When changing a rear wheel, assemble the extension with jack hook to the jack and connect the extension tubes.

  • Page 87: To Stow The Flat Or Spare

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 4. By rotating the lug wrench clockwise, raise 6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on 8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. the vehicle until the wheel just clears the the wrench handle for increased leverage. Stow the replaced tire, and secure the jack ground surface.
  • Page 88 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 2. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give 3. Remove the extension with the hook and 4. Rotate the lug wrench handle clockwise clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of reattach the short extension 5 Ú page 78. until the wheel is drawn into place against the cable and position it properly across the Attach the lug wrench to the extension...

  • Page 89: Reinstalling The Jack And Tools

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 5. Turn the wing bolt clockwise to secure to the EINSTALLING OOLS floor pan. Reinstall the plastic cover. 1. Tighten the jack all the way down by turning the jack turn-screw counter- clockwise until the jack is snug. 2.

  • Page 90: Front And Rear Tow Hooks

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY FRONT AND REAR TOW HOOKS CAUTION! For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to both of the front or rear tow hooks to minimize rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not the risk of damage to the vehicle.

  • Page 91: Servicing And Maintenance

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED SERVICING Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, An authorized dealer will reset the oil change within the next 500 miles (805 km). indicator message after completing the The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change NOTE: this manual must be done at the times or is performed by someone other than an...
  • Page 92 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Severe Duty All Models Once A Month At Each Oil Change Vehicles that are operated in a dusty and Check tire pressure and look for unusual Change the engine oil filter.   off-road environment, or predominately at idle wear or damage.

  • Page 93: Maintenance Plan

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE AINTENANCE Miles: Or Months: Or Kilometers: Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance. If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditions.
  • Page 94 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Miles: Or Months: Or Kilometers: Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes. Drain the transfer case and refill. Inspect the accessory drive belts replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid.
  • Page 95 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Miles: Or Months: Or Kilometers: Inspect 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 necessary. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 96 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Miles: Or Months: Or Kilometers: Replace the spark plugs – 6.2L Supercharged Engine. Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 150,000 miles (240,000 km). 1. The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, monthly intervals do not apply. WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) You can be badly injured working on or...

  • Page 97: Engine Compartment

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 6.2L S UPERCHARGED NGINE EAUTY OVER EMOVED 1 — Intercooler Coolant Reservoir Cap 6 — Battery 2 — Engine Coolant Reservoir Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Engine Oil Fill (behind air intake) 8 —...

  • Page 98: Vehicle Maintenance

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: Upon restarting, you may experience a ticking Intentional tampering with emissions control sound. Other causes could be if the vehicle is systems may void your warranty and could unused for an extended period of time, incor- result in civil penalties being assessed against rect oil, extended oil changes or extended you.

  • Page 99: Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Dune Guard Removal 2. Remove the rear four bolts completely. To reinstall the dune guard: Removal of the dune guard under the front of 1. Slide the dune guard back over the two 3. Slide the dune guard towards the rear of the the vehicle is required to remove the oil filter vehicle.
  • Page 100 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Beauty Cover Removal WARNING! 1. Lift up on the front two corners of the The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, beauty cover to unseat rubber ball socket etc.) can provide a measure of protection in fasteners. the case of engine backfire.
  • Page 101 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection And 2. Lift the engine air cleaner filter cover to access the filter. Replacement Inspect engine air cleaner filters for dirt and or NOTE: debris; if you find evidence of either dirt or Clean the area of any loose debris before lifting debris you should change your engine air the air cleaner filter cover to prevent any...

  • Page 102: Cooling System

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 3. Remove the engine air cleaner filter 1. Install the engine air cleaner filter OOLING YSTEM elements from the housing assembly. elements into the housing assembly with the filter inspection surface facing WARNING! downward. You or others can be badly burned by hot ...

  • Page 103: Fuses

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill The fuses protect electrical systems against WARNING! (Continued) excessive current. NOTE: Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the  When a device does not work, you must check The intercooler must be vacuum flushed and ignition is off and that all the other services the fuse element inside the blade fuse for a filled.
  • Page 104 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE External Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit breakers. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
  • Page 105 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 20 Amp Blue – Trailer Tow Park Lamp – – Spare – 10 Amp Red AC Clutch – 5 Amp Tan Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) – – Spare – 20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension –...
  • Page 106 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 20 Amp Blue – ECM / PCM 30 Amp Pink – Brake Vacuum Pump – – Spare PCM / ECM / Power Pack Unit (PPU) Motor Generator Unit – 10 Amp Red (MGU) Wake Up / EPS / Active Tuned Mass Module (ATMM) / ESP –...
  • Page 107 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 25 Amp White – FUEL PUMP MOTOR #1 — If Equipped – – Spare – 10 Amp Red Supply / Purging Pump – 15 Amp Blue – 15 Amp Blue Right HID Headlamp –...
  • Page 108 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Internal Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located under the drivers side instrument panel. This center contains cartridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit breakers. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
  • Page 109 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow LT Spot Lamp Mtr Sunshade Sunroof / Dual Pane / Single Pane / Police 30 Amp Pink – Dome Lamp – – — – 20 Amp Yellow Comfort Rear Seat Module (CRSM) (Heat Rear RT) –...
  • Page 110 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 40 Amp Green – Mod CBC 2 Exterior Light 1 – – — – – — – – — 20 Amp Blue – Dome Pursuit Vehicle F41A – 15 Amp Blue Lumbar Support &...
  • Page 111 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description Rear View Mirror / Humidity Rain And Light Sensor (HRLS) F48A – 10 Amp Red / SW Window Passenger / Rear USB / Wireless Charging Pad Mod / Relay Coil - Pursuit R/A #1/#2/#3 F48B –...
  • Page 112 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – – — – – — – 10 Amp Red Mod ORC – 10 Amp Red Run - Accessory Feed CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) When installing the power distribution When replacing a blown fuse, it is important ...
  • Page 113 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped NOTE: In addition to the four or six auxiliary switch Holding last state conditions are met when wires, a fused battery wire and ignition wire are Four or six auxiliary switches may be located in switch type is set to latching and power source also found in this location.

  • Page 114: Interiors

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Wire Color Chart Circuit Function Fuse Wire Color Location Underhood (right side near Aux Switch 1 F601 – 50 Amp Pink/Dark Blue battery) Underhood (right side near Aux Switch 2 F602 – 20 Amp Pink/Dark Green battery) Underhood (right side near Aux Switch 3 F603 –...

  • Page 115: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FUEL REQUIREMENTS Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such This engine is designed to meet all as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you emissions regulations, provide While operating on gasoline with the required experience these symptoms, try another brand optimal fuel economy and octane number, hearing a light knocking sound of gasoline before considering service for the...

  • Page 116: Engine Fluids And Lubricants

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Engine/Intercooler Coolant Mile (240,000 km) Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032. For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SP.

  • Page 117: General Information

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) d`Innovation, Science and Economic Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other Development applicables aux appareils radio This vehicle has not been designed for use   than specified Organic Additive Technology exempts de licence.

  • Page 118: Index

    INDEX ............76 Fluid Leaks ..........96 ..........26 Air Cleaner, Engine Dealer Service Four Wheel Drive ........ 97 .............35 ............... 113 (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) Driving Fuel ............97 ........... 113 Air Filter Gasoline ........113 Alterations/Modifications Octane Rating ............5 .....74 ...........
  • Page 119 Maintenance Schedule ........89 Paddle Shifters ..........24 Transfer Case Modifications/Alterations Performance Features ........12 Electronically Shifted ........26 Vehicle ............5 Power Transmission ............20 Distribution Center (Fuses) ....102 Automatic ............20 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ....8 Shifting ............19 New Vehicle Break-In Period ......
  • Page 124 Whether it is providing information about specific product features, taking a tour through your vehicle’s heritage, knowing what steps to take following an accident or scheduling your next appointment, we know you will find the app an important extension of your Ram vehicle. Simply download the app, select your make and model and enjoy the ride.

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