Air Suspension Modes - Dodge RAM 1500 User Manual

O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E
Aero Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately .6 in (15 mm) – 1500 Models Only - This
position provides improved aerodynamics by lowering the vehicle. The vehicle will
automatically enter Aero Mode when the vehicle speed remains between 62 mph
(100 km/h) and 66 mph (106 km/h) for greater than 20 seconds or if the vehicle
speed exceeds 66 mph (106 km/h). The vehicle will return to NRH from Aero Mode
if the vehicle speed remains between 30 mph (48 km/h) and 35 mph (56 km/h) for
greater than 20 seconds or if the vehicle speed falls below 30 mph (48 km/h).
NOTE:
Automatic Aero Mode may be disabled through vehicle settings in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) when equipped
with Uconnect 3.0, or your Uconnect Radio when equipped with UConnect 5.0,
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8.4A, or 8.4AN.
Entry/Exit Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately 2 in (51 mm) - This position lowers
the vehicle for easier passenger entry and exit as well as lowering the rear of the
vehicle for easier loading and unloading of cargo. To enter Entry/Exit Mode, press the
"Down" button once from the NHR while the vehicle speed is below 33 mph
(53 km/h). Once the vehicle speed goes below 15 mph (24 km/h) the vehicle height
will begin to lower. If the vehicle speed remains between 15 mph (24 km/h) and
25 mph (40 km/h) for greater than 60 seconds, or the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
(40 km/h) the Entry/Exit change will be cancelled. To return to Normal Height Mode,
press the "Up" button once while in Entry/Exit or drive the vehicle over 15 mph
(24 km/h). Entry/Exit mode may not be available due to vehicle payload, an EVIC/DID
message will be displayed when this occurs. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID)" in "Understanding Your Instrument
Panel" in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

Air Suspension Modes

The Air Suspension system has multiple modes to protect the system in unique
situations:
Tire Jack Mode
To assist with changing a spare tire, the air suspension system has a feature which
allows the automatic leveling to be disabled. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID)" in "Understanding Your Instrument
Panel" in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
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