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Chrysler 2012 Ram Truck Gas 2500 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Chrysler 2012 Ram Truck Gas 2500 Owner's Manual (720 pages)
2012 Ram Truck Gas
Brand:
Chrysler
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 5.89 MB
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
5
Introduction
3
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
6
How to Use this Manual
6
Warnings and Cautions
8
Van Conversions/Campers
8
Vehicle Identification Number
8
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
9
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
11
A Word about Your Keys
14
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) - if Equipped
14
Key Fob
15
Removing Key Fob from Ignition
16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
18
Sentry Key
18
Replacement Keys
19
Customer Key Programming
20
General Information
20
Vehicle Security Alarm - if Equipped
21
Rearming of the System
21
To Arm the System
21
To Disarm the System
21
Security System Manual Override
22
Illuminated Entry - if Equipped
22
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) - if Equipped
23
Remote Unlock the Doors
23
To Lock the Doors
25
Using the Panic Alarm
26
Programming Additional Transmitters
27
Transmitter Battery Replacement
27
General Information
28
Remote Starting System - if Equipped
28
How to Use Remote Start
29
Door Locks
32
Manual Door Locks
32
Power Door Locks - if Equipped
33
Child-Protection Door Lock
35
Windows
36
Power Windows - if Equipped
36
Wind Buffeting
40
Occupant Restraints
40
Bags
40
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
40
Lap/Shoulder Belts
43
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
51
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
52
Center Lap Belts
52
Seat Belts in Passenger Seating Positions
53
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode - if Equipped
54
Energy Management Feature
55
Seat Belt Pretensioners - if Equipped
55
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
56
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
57
Seat Belt Extender
57
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags
58
Air Bag System Components
59
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
60
Air Bag Deployment Sensors and Controls
64
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
71
Child Restraints
72
Engine Break-In Recommendations
86
Safety Tips
86
Transporting Passengers
86
Vehicle
86
Exhaust Gas
87
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
88
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
90
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
91
Mirrors
97
Inside Day/Night Mirror
97
Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
98
Outside Mirrors
98
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
99
Power Mirrors - if Equipped
100
Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
101
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
101
Illuminated Vanity Mirror - if Equipped
102
Slide-On-Rod" Features of Sun Visor - if Equipped
102
Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped
103
Uconnect™ Phone - if Equipped
104
Operation
106
Phone Call Features
114
Uconnect™ Phone Features
117
Advanced Phone Connectivity
121
UNDERSTANDING the FEATURES of YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ Phone
123
General Information
134
Voice Command - if Equipped
134
Voice Command System Operation
134
Commands
135
Voice Training
139
Seats
139
Driver's Power Seat - if Equipped
140
Passenger's Power Seat - if Equipped
142
Power Lumbar - if Equipped
144
Heated Seats - if Equipped
144
Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
147
Manual Seat Adjuster - if Equipped
148
Manual Reclining Seats - if Equipped
148
40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - if Equipped
150
Mega Cab Rear Seat Features
150
Head Restraints
153
Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
156
Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE
156
Transmitter to Memory
156
Memory Position Recall
158
To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory
158
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
159
To Open and Close the Hood
160
Lights
162
Headlights
163
Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
163
Fog Lights - if Equipped
164
Headlight Delay
164
Headlights on with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
164
Parking Lights and Panel Lights
164
Interior Lights
165
Cargo Light
166
Battery Saver
167
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - if Equipped
167
Lights-On Reminder
167
Multifunction Lever
167
Windshield Wipers and Washers
169
Windshield Wipers
169
Windshield Wiper Operation
169
Intermittent Wiper System
170
Windshield Washers
170
Mist Feature
171
Tilt Steering Column
171
Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
172
Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
173
Electronic Speed Control
175
To Activate
176
To Set a Desired Speed
176
To Deactivate
176
To Resume Speed
177
To Vary the Speed Setting
177
To Accelerate for Passing
177
Parksense Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
178
Parksense Sensors
179
Parksense Warning Display
179
Parksense Display
180
Enabling and Disabling Parksense
183
Service the Parksense Rear Park Assist System
184
Cleaning the Parksense System
185
Parksense System Usage Precautions
185
Parkview Rear Back up Camera - if Equipped
188
Turning Parkview on or off - with Navigation/Multimedia Radio
189
Turning Parkview on or off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
189
Overhead Console - if Equipped
190
Courtesy/Reading Lights
190
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
192
Before You Begin Programming Homelink
193
Programming a Rolling Code
194
Programming a Non-Rolling Code
196
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
197
Using Homelink
198
Security
199
Troubleshooting Tips
199
General Information
200
Power Sunroof - if Equipped
201
Open Sunroof - Express Mode
202
Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode
202
Closing Sunroof - Express
202
Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
202
Pinch Protect Feature
202
Pinch Protect Override
202
Venting Sunroof - Express
203
Sunshade Operation
203
Wind Buffeting
203
Sunroof Maintenance
203
Ignition off Operation
203
Electrical Power Outlets
204
Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver - if Equipped
208
Power Inverter - if Equipped
209
Cupholders
211
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
211
(40-20-40 Seats)
211
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Floor Mounted Shifter
212
Rear Cupholder - Quad Cab
212
Rear Cupholder - Crew Cab
213
Storage
213
Glove Box Storage
213
Door Storage
215
Second Row In-Floor Storage bin - if Equipped
218
Seatback Storage
219
Storage (Regular Cab)
220
Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)
220
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
221
Rear Window Features
222
Rear Window Defroster
222
Power Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
223
Manual Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
223
Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
223
Rambox - if Equipped
226
Rambox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
226
Rambox Safety Warning
229
Bed Extender - if Equipped
230
Bed Rail Tie-Down System
238
Easy-Off Tailgate
240
Disconnecting the Rear Camera - if Equipped
240
Removing the Tailgate
241
Locking Tailgate
242
Slide-In Campers
240
Camper Applications
240
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
243
Instrument Panel Features
247
Switch Bank Button Description
248
Upper Switch Bank
248
Lower Switch Bank
249
Instrument Cluster - Base
250
Instrument Cluster - Premium
251
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
252
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped
269
EVIC Displays
271
Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance to Empty (DTE) - if Equipped
277
Trip Functions
279
Vehicle Info
280
(Customer Information Features)
280
Tire Psi
280
Units
281
Compass / Temperature Display
281
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
284
Equipped
291
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) - if Equipped
291
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - if Equipped
291
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)
291
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
292
Operation Instructions - CD Mode for CD and MP3 Audio Play
295
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
297
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
299
Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES+RSC)
300
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
300
Operation Instructions - CD Mode for CD and MP3 Audio Play
306
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
308
List Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
311
Info Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
311
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - if Equipped
312
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - if Equipped
316
Ipod /USB/MP3 Control - if Equipped
316
Connecting the Ipod or External USB Device
316
Using this Feature
317
Controlling the Ipod or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
318
Play Mode
318
List or Browse Mode
319
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
321
Uconnect™ Multimedia Video Entertainment System (VES)™ - if Equipped
323
Getting Started
323
Single Video Screen
323
Play Video Games
326
Listen to an Audio Source on Channel 2 While a Video Is Playing on Channel 1
329
Important Notes for Single Video Screen System
331
Play a DVD Using the Touch-Screen Radio
331
Remote Control
334
Remote Control Storage
336
Locking the Remote Control
337
Replacing the Batteries
337
Headphones Operation
338
Controls
339
Replacing the Batteries
340
Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
340
System Information
341
Steering Wheel Audio Controls - if Equipped
355
Radio Operation
356
CD Player
356
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
356
Climate Controls
357
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
358
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - if Equipped
362
Summer Operation
367
Winter Operation
367
Vacation/Storage
368
Window Fogging and Frosting
368
Outside Air Intake
368
Operating Tips
369
Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
357
Starting and Operating
371
Starting Procedures
378
Normal Starting
378
Automatic Transmission
378
Extreme Cold Weather (below -20°F or 29°C)
379
If Engine Fails to Start
379
After Starting
380
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
380
Automatic Transmission
381
Key Ignition Park Interlock
383
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
383
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission (3.7L Engine) - if Equipped
383
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (4.7L and 5.7L Engine) - 1500 Models Only
393
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine) - 2500 Models Only
404
Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
414
Manually Shifted Transfer Case - if Equipped
414
Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case
417
Transfer Case Position Indicator Light
418
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) - if Equipped
418
Shifting Procedure
422
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) - if Equipped
424
Shifting Procedure
429
Axle Locker System (2500 Models Only) - if Equipped
431
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power Wagon Only
434
Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon Only
436
Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics
436
Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
438
Crossing Obstacles (Rocks and Other High Points)
440
Hill Climbing
442
Driving through Water
445
Airing down for Off-Road Driving
447
Vehicle Recovery
448
After Driving Off-Road
452
Limited-Slip Differential
453
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
454
Acceleration
454
Traction
455
Driving through Water
455
Flowing/Rising Water
455
Shallow Standing Water
456
Off-Road Driving Tips
457
After Driving Off-Road
457
Winch Usage (Power Wagon Only) - if Equipped
459
Things to Know before Using Your Winch
459
Understanding the Features of Your Winch
461
Winch Accessories
463
Operating Your Winch
464
Rigging Techniques
476
Power Steering
478
Power Steering Fluid Check
479
Multi-Displacement System (MDS) (if Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
480
Parking Brake
480
Brake System
482
3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only
483
Electronic Brake Control System
483
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
483
Traction Control System (TCS) - if Equipped
484
Brake Assist System (BAS) - if Equipped
484
Hill Start Assist (HSA) - if Equipped
485
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) - if Equipped
489
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC off Indicator Light
492
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) - if Equipped
493
Tire Safety Information
494
Tire Markings
494
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
498
Tire Terminology and Definitions
499
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
500
Tires - General Information
504
Tire Pressure
504
Tire Inflation Pressures
505
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
507
Radial Ply Tires
507
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel - if Equipped
508
Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
508
Full Size Spare - if Equipped
509
Limited-Use Spare - if Equipped
509
Tire Spinning
510
Tread Wear Indicators
511
Life of Tire
511
Replacement Tires
512
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if Equipped
513
Tire Chains
514
Snow Tires
516
Tire Rotation Recommendations
517
Directional Tires - if Equipped
518
Dual Rear Wheels - if Equipped
518
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
519
Base System
522
Premium System - if Equipped
524
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description (2500 Models) - if Equipped
528
General Information
532
Fuel Requirements
533
3.7L and 4.7L Engine
533
5.7L Engine
533
Reformulated Gasoline
534
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
534
E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
534
MMT in Gasoline
535
Materials Added to Fuel
536
Fuel System Cautions
536
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
537
Flexible Fuel (4.7L Engine Only) - if Equipped
537
E-85 General Information
537
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
539
Fuel Requirements
539
Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
540
Starting
540
Cruising Range
540
Replacement Parts
541
Maintenance
541
Adding Fuel
541
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
543
Vehicle Loading ▫ Certification Label
543
Trailer Towing
545
Common Towing Definitions
546
Trailer Hitch Classification
550
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
551
Trailer and Tongue Weight
551
Towing Requirements
552
Towing Tips
561
Snowplow
563
1500 Models Only
563
What to Do in Emergencies
577
Hazard Warning Flashers
579
Jacking and Tire Changing
579
Jack Location
580
Removing the Spare Tire
585
Preparations
586
Instructions
587
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers - if Equipped
594
Wheel Nuts
595
To Stow the Flat or Spare
597
Hoisting
598
Jump-Starting Procedures
598
Preparations for Jump-Start
599
Jump-Starting Procedure
600
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
602
Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
603
Shift Lever Override
604
Column Shifter - if Equipped
604
Center Console Shifter - if Equipped
605
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
606
Two-Wheel Drive Models
608
Towing Without the Ignition Key Fob
608
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
609
Maintaining Your Vehicle
611
Engine Compartment - 3.7L
614
Engine Compartment - 4.7L
615
Engine Compartment - 5.7L
616
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
617
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
617
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
618
Replacement Parts
619
Dealer Service
620
Maintenance Procedures
620
Engine Oil
621
Engine Oil Filter
623
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
624
Maintenance-Free Battery
624
Air Conditioner Maintenance
626
Front Driveshaft Lubrication - 2500/3500
627
(Four-Wheel Drive) Models (Ram Trucks Only)
627
Body Lubrication
627
Adding Washer Fluid
628
Exhaust System
629
Cooling System
632
Brake System
638
Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
640
Automatic Transmission
641
Transfer Case
641
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
644
Fuses
651
Totally Integrated Power Module
651
Vehicle Storage
656
Replacement Bulbs
657
Bulb Replacement
658
Dual or Quad Headlamp/Front Park and Turn Signal - if Equipped
658
Fog Lamps
660
Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal and Backup Lamps
660
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) with Cargo Lamp
662
Cab Top Clearance Lamps - if Equipped
663
Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) - if Equipped
664
Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) - if Equipped
665
Fluid Capacities
666
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
668
Engine
668
Chassis
670
Service Schedule
676
If You Need Consumer Assistance
689
If You Need Assistance
691
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
692
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
692
In Mexico Contact
692
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
693
Service Contract
693
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
691
Prepare for the Appointment
691
Prepare a List
691
Be Reasonable with Requests
691
MOPAR Parts
694
Reporting Safety Defects
694
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
694
In Canada
695
Warranty Information
694
Publication Order Forms
695
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