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RAM Ram 1500 2012 Owner's Manual (726 pages)

Brand: RAM | Category: Automobile | Size: 5.65 MB

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
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
  14
- 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
    39
- Occupant Restraints
  40
- Seat Belt Extender
  56
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags
  56
- Air Bag System Components
  58
- Advanced Front Air Bag Features
  59
- Air Bag Deployment Sensors and Controls
  62
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)
  69
- Child Restraints
  70
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  84
- Safety Tips
  84
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

89
- Mirrors
  96
  - Inside Day/Night Mirror
    96
  - Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
    96
  - Outside Mirrors
    97
  - Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
    98
  - Power Mirrors - if Equipped
    99
  - Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
    100
  - Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror - if
    100
  - Equipped
    100
  - Illuminated Vanity Mirror - if Equipped
    100
  - Slide-On-Rod" Features of Sun Visor - if Equipped
    101
  - Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped
    102
- Uconnect™ Phone - if Equipped
  103
  - Operation
    105
  - Phone Call Features
    112
  - Uconnect™ Phone Features
    115
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    120
  - Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ Phone
    121
  - General Information
    132
- Voice Command - if Equipped
  132
  - Voice Command System Operation
    132
  - Commands
    133
  - Voice Training
    137
- Seats
  137
  - Driver's Power Seat - if Equipped
    137
  - Passenger's Power Seat - if Equipped
    139
  - Power Lumbar - if Equipped
    141
  - Heated Seats - if Equipped
    141
  - Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
    144
  - Manual Seat Adjuster - if Equipped
    145
  - Manual Reclining Seats - if Equipped
    146
  - 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - if Equipped
    147
  - Mega Cab Rear Seat Features
    148
  - Head Restraints
    151
- Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
  154
  - Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE
    154
  - Transmitter to Memory
    154
  - Memory Position Recall
    156
  - To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory
    156
  - Easy Entry/Exit Seat
    157
- To Open and Close the Hood
  158
- Lights
  160
  - Headlights
    161
- Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
  161
- Fog Lights - if Equipped
  162
- Headlight Delay
  162
- Headlights on with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
  162
- Parking Lights and Panel Lights
  162
- Interior Lights
  163
- Cargo Light
  164
- Battery Saver
  165
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - if Equipped
  165
- Lights-On Reminder
  165
- Multifunction Lever
  165
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  167
  - Windshield Wipers
    167
  - Windshield Wiper Operation
    168
  - Intermittent Wiper System
    168
  - Windshield Washers
    168
  - Mist Feature
    169
- Tilt Steering Column
  169
- Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
  170
- Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
  171
- Electronic Speed Control
  173
  - To Activate
    174
  - To Set a Desired Speed
    174
  - To Deactivate
    174
  - To Resume Speed
    175
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    175
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    175
- Parksense Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
  176
  - Parksense Sensors
    176
  - Parksense Warning Display
    177
  - Parksense Display
    178
  - Enabling and Disabling Parksense
    181
  - Service the Parksense Rear Park Assist System
    182
  - Cleaning the Parksense System
    183
  - Parksense System Usage Precautions
    183
- Parkview Rear Back up Camera - if Equipped
  186
  - Turning Parkview on or off - with Navigation/Multimedia Radio
    187
  - Turning Parkview on or off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
    188
- Overhead Console - if Equipped
  188
  - Courtesy/Reading Lights
    189
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
  190
  - Before You Begin Programming Homelink
    191
  - Programming a Rolling Code
    192
  - Programming a Non-Rolling Code
    194
  - Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
    195
  - Using Homelink
    196
  - Security
    197
  - Troubleshooting Tips
    197
  - General Information
    198
- Power Sunroof - if Equipped
  199
  - Open Sunroof - Express Mode
    200
  - Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode
    200
  - Closing Sunroof - Express
    200
  - Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
    200
  - Pinch Protect Feature
    200
  - Pinch Protect Override
    200
  - Venting Sunroof - Express
    201
  - Sunshade Operation
    201
  - Wind Buffeting
    201
  - Sunroof Maintenance
    201
  - Ignition off Operation
    201
- Electrical Power Outlets
  202
- Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver - if Equipped
  206
- Power Inverter - if Equipped
  207
- Cupholders
  209
  - Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
    209
  - (40-20-40 Seats)
    209
  - Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Floor Mounted Shifter
    210
  - Rear Cupholder - Quad Cab
    210
  - Rear Cupholder - Crew Cab
    211
- Storage
  211
  - Glove Box Storage
    211
  - Door Storage
    213
  - Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped
    214
  - Second Row In-Floor Storage bin - if Equipped
    216
  - Seatback Storage
    217
  - Storage (Regular Cab)
    218
  - Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)
    218
  - Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
    219
- Rear Window Features
  220
- Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
  221
- Rambox - if Equipped
  224
  - Rambox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
    224
  - Rambox Safety Warning
    227
  - Bed Extender - if Equipped
    228
  - Bed Rail Tie-Down System
    236
- Easy-Off Tailgate
  238
  - Equipped
    238
- Slide-In Campers
  238
  - Camper Applications
    238
- Removing the Tailgate
  239
- Locking Tailgate
  240
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

241
- Instrument Panel Features
  245
- Switch Bank Button Description
  246
  - Upper Switch Bank
    246
  - Lower Switch Bank
    247
- Instrument Cluster - Base
  248
- Instrument Cluster - Premium
  249
- Instrument Cluster Descriptions
  250
  - Understanding Your Instrument Panel 239
    260
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped
  268
  - EVIC Displays
    269
  - Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance to Empty (DTE) - if Equipped
    276
  - Trip Functions
    277
  - Vehicle Info
    278
  - (Customer Information Features)
    278
  - Tire PSI
    279
  - Units
    280
  - Compass / Temperature Display
    280
  - Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
    283
- Media Center 730N/430/430N
  289
  - Equipped
    289
  - Operating Instructions
    289
  - System) - if Equipped
    289
  - Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - if Equipped
    289
- Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)
  290
- Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES+RSC)
  298
- Ipod /USB/MP3 Control - if Equipped
  314
  - Connecting the Ipod or External USB Device
    315
  - Using this Feature
    316
  - Controlling the Ipod or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
    316
  - Play Mode
    316
  - List or Browse Mode
    318
  - Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
    320
- Uconnect™ Multimedia Video Entertainment System (VES)™ - if Equipped
  321
  - Getting Started
    321
  - Single Video Screen
    321
  - Play Video Games
    324
- Listen to an Audio Source on Channel 2 While a Video Is Playing on Channel 1
  327
- Important Notes for Single Video Screen System
  329
- Play a DVD Using the Touch-Screen Radio
  329
- Remote Control
  332
- Remote Control Storage
  334
- Locking the Remote Control
  335
- Replacing the Batteries
  335
- Controls
  336
- Headphones Operation
  336
- Replacing the Batteries
  338
  - Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
    338
  - System Information
    339
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls - if Equipped
  353
  - Radio Operation
    354
  - CD Player
    354
- CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
  354
- Climate Controls
  355
  - Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
    356
  - Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - if Equipped
    360
  - Summer Operation
    365
  - Winter Operation
    365
  - Vacation/Storage
    366
  - Window Fogging and Frosting
    366
  - Outside Air Intake
    366
  - Operating Tips
    367
- Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
  355
Starting and Operating

369
- Starting Procedures
  375
  - Normal Starting
    375
  - Automatic Transmission
    375
  - Extreme Cold Weather (below -20°F or 29°C)
    376
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    376
  - After Starting
    377
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  377
- Automatic Transmission
  378
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
  411
- Axle Locker System (2500 Models Only) - if Equipped
  428
- Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power Wagon Only
  431
- Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon Only
  433
  - Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics
    433
  - Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
    436
  - Crossing Obstacles (Rocks and Other High Points)
    437
  - Hill Climbing
    440
  - Driving through Water
    442
  - Airing down for Off-Road Driving
    445
  - Vehicle Recovery
    446
  - After Driving Off-Road
    450
- Limited-Slip Differential
  451
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  452
  - Acceleration
    452
  - Traction
    452
- Driving through Water
  453
  - Flowing/Rising Water
    453
  - Shallow Standing Water
    453
- Off-Road Driving Tips
  455
  - After Driving Off-Road
    455
- Winch Usage (Power Wagon Only) - if Equipped
  456
  - Things to Know before Using Your Winch
    456
  - Understanding the Features of Your Winch
    458
  - Winch Accessories
    460
  - Operating Your Winch
    461
  - Rigging Techniques
    474
- Power Steering
  476
  - Power Steering Fluid Check
    477
- Multi-Displacement System (MDS) (if Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
  478
- Parking Brake
  478
- Brake System
  480
  - 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only
    480
- Electronic Brake Control System
  481
- Starting and Operating
  
  482
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA) - if Equipped
    483
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) - if Equipped
    486
  - ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC off Indicator Light
    490
  - Trailer Sway Control (TSC) - if Equipped
    491
  - Tire Safety Information
    492
    
    Tire Markings
    492
    
    Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    495
    
    Tire Terminology and Definitions
    496
    
    Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    497
  - Tires - General Information
    501
    
    Tire Pressure
    501
    
    Tire Inflation Pressures
    502
    
    Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
    504
    
    Radial Ply Tires
    504
    
    Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel - if Equipped
    505
    
    Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    505
    
    Full Size Spare - if Equipped
    506
    
    Limited-Use Spare - if Equipped
    506
    
    Tire Spinning
    507
    
    Tread Wear Indicators
    508
    
    Life of Tire
    508
    
    Replacement Tires
    509
  - Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if Equipped
    510
  - Tire Chains
    511
  - Snow Tires
    513
  - Tire Rotation Recommendations
    514
    
    Directional Tires - if Equipped
    515
    
    Dual Rear Wheels - if Equipped
    515
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
    516
    
    Base System
    519
    
    Premium System - if Equipped
    521
    
    Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description (2500 Models) - if Equipped
    525
    
    General Information
    529
  - Fuel Requirements
    530
    
    3.7L and 4.7L Engine
    530
    
    5.7L Engine
    530
- Starting and Operating
  
  530
  - E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
    531
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    531
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    531
  - MMT in Gasoline
    532
  - Fuel System Cautions
    533
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    533
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    534
  - Flexible Fuel (4.7L Engine Only) - if Equipped
    534
    
    E-85 General Information
    534
    
    Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
    535
    
    Fuel Requirements
    536
    
    Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
    537
    
    Starting
    537
    
    Cruising Range
    537
    
    Replacement Parts
    537
    
    Maintenance
    538
  - Adding Fuel
    538
    
    Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    540
  - Vehicle Loading
    540
    
    Certification Label
    540
  - Trailer Towing
    542
    
    Common Towing Definitions
    543
    
    Trailer Hitch Classification
    548
    
    Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    548
    
    Trailer and Tongue Weight
    552
    
    Towing Requirements
    553
    
    Towing Tips
    563
  - Snowplow
    565
    
    1500 Models Only
    565
  - Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
    569
    
    Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
    569
    
    Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
    570
    
    Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models
    571

RAM Ram 1500 2012 Owner's Manual (728 pages)

Brand: RAM | Category: Automobile | Size: 5.9 MB

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
- 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
  - Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
    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
    34
- Windows
  36
  - Power Windows - if Equipped
    36
  - Wind Buffeting
    39
- Occupant Restraints
  40
- 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
  87
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

91
- Mirrors
  98
- Uconnect™ Phone - if Equipped
  105
  - Operation
    107
  - Phone Call Features
    114
  - Uconnect™ Phone Features
    117
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    121
  - 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
    143
  - Heated Seats - if Equipped
    144
  - Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
    146
  - Manual Seat Adjuster - if Equipped
    147
  - Manual Reclining Seats - if Equipped
    148
  - 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - if Equipped
    149
  - 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
    170
  - 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
    190
- Overhead Console - if Equipped
  190
  - Courtesy/Reading Lights
    191
- 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
  212
  - Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
    212
  - (40-20-40 Seats)
    212
  - Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Floor Mounted Shifter
    213
  - Rear Cupholder - Quad Cab
    213
  - Rear Cupholder - Crew Cab
    214
- Storage
  214
  - Glove Box Storage
    214
  - Door Storage
    216
  - Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped
    217
  - Second Row In-Floor Storage bin - if Equipped
    219
  - Seatback Storage
    220
  - Storage (Regular Cab)
    220
  - Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)
    221
  - Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
    222
- Rear Window Features
  222
- Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
  224
- Rambox - if Equipped
  226
  - Rambox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
    227
  - Rambox Safety Warning
    230
  - Bed Extender - if Equipped
    231
  - Bed Rail Tie-Down System
    238
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
  270
  - EVIC Displays
    271
  - Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance to Empty (DTE) - if Equipped
    278
  - Trip Functions
    279
  - Vehicle Info
    280
  - (Customer Information Features)
    280
  - Tire PSI
    281
  - Units
    281
  - Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
    284
- Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)
  291
- Media Center 730N/430/430N
  291
- Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES+RSC)
  300
- Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
  300
- Ipod /USB/MP3 Control - if Equipped
  316
  - Connecting the Ipod or External USB Device
    316
  - Using this Feature
    318
  - Controlling the Ipod or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
    318
  - Play Mode
    318
  - List or Browse Mode
    320
  - Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
    322
- Uconnect™ Multimedia Video Entertainment System (VES)™ - if Equipped
  323
  - Getting Started
    323
  - Single Video Screen
    323
  - Play Video Games
    327
- Understanding Your Instrument Panel
  328
- 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
  332
- 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
  356
  - Radio Operation
    356
  - CD Player
    357
- CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
  357
- Climate Controls
  358
  - Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
    358
  - Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - if Equipped
    363
  - Summer Operation
    368
  - Winter Operation
    368
  - Vacation/Storage
    369
  - Window Fogging and Frosting
    369
  - Outside Air Intake
    369
  - Operating Tips
    370
- Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
  358
Starting and Operating

371
- Starting Procedures
  377
  - Normal Starting
    377
  - Automatic Transmission
    377
  - Extreme Cold Weather (below -20°F or 29°C)
    378
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    378
  - After Starting
    379
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  379
- Automatic Transmission
  380
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
  413
- Axle Locker System (2500 Models Only) - if Equipped
  430
- Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power Wagon Only
  432
- Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon Only
  434
  - Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics
    434
  - Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
    437
  - Crossing Obstacles (Rocks and Other High Points)
    439
  - Hill Climbing
    441
  - Driving through Water
    444
  - Airing down for Off-Road Driving
    446
  - Vehicle Recovery
    447
  - After Driving Off-Road
    451
- Limited-Slip Differential
  452
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  453
  - Acceleration
    453
  - Traction
    454
- Driving through Water
  454
  - Flowing/Rising Water
    454
  - Shallow Standing Water
    455
- Off-Road Driving Tips
  456
  - After Driving Off-Road
    456
- Winch Usage (Power Wagon Only) - if Equipped
  458
  - Things to Know before Using Your Winch
    458
  - Understanding the Features of Your Winch
    460
  - Winch Accessories
    462
  - Operating Your Winch
    463
  - 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
    482
- Electronic Brake Control System
  483
- Starting and Operating
  484
- Tire Safety Information
  494
  - Tire Markings
    494
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    497
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions
    498
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    499
- Tires - General Information
  503
  - Tire Pressure
    503
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    504
  - Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
    506
  - Radial Ply Tires
    506
  - Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel - if Equipped
    507
  - Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    507
  - Full Size Spare - if Equipped
    508
  - Limited-Use Spare - if Equipped
    508
  - Tire Spinning
    509
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    510
  - Life of Tire
    510
  - Replacement Tires
    511
- Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if Equipped
  512
- Tire Chains
  513
- Snow Tires
  515
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  516
  - Directional Tires - if Equipped
    517
  - Dual Rear Wheels - if Equipped
    517
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  518
- Fuel Requirements
  532
  - 3.7L and 4.7L Engine
    532
  - 5.7L Engine
    532
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    533
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    533
  - E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
    533
  - MMT in Gasoline
    534
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    535
  - Fuel System Cautions
    535
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    536
- Flexible Fuel (4.7L Engine Only) - if Equipped
  536
  - E-85 General Information
    536
  - Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
    538
  - Fuel Requirements
    538
  - Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
    539
  - Starting
    539
  - Cruising Range
    539
  - Replacement Parts
    540
  - Maintenance
    540
- Adding Fuel
  540
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    542
- Vehicle Loading ▫ Certification Label
  542
- Trailer Towing
  544
  - Common Towing Definitions
    545
  - Trailer Hitch Classification
    549
  - Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    549
  - Trailer and Tongue Weight
    553
  - Towing Requirements
    554
  - Towing Tips
    564
- Snowplow
  566
  - 1500 Models Only
    566
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
  570

RAM Ram 1500 2012 User Manual (156 pages)

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Table of Contents
3
Introduction/Welcome
5
Welcome from Chrysler Group LLC
5
Controls at a Glance
8
Driver Cockpit
8
Instrument Cluster
10
Getting Started
12
Key Fob
12
Remote Start
13
Theft Alarm
13
Seat Belt
14
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags
14
Child Restraints
15
Front Seats
18
Heated/Ventilated Seats
20
Heated Steering Wheel
21
Tilt Steering Column / Adjustable Pedals
22
Operating Your Vehicle
23
Engine Break-In Recommendations
23
Turn Signals/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever
23
Headlight Switch
24
Speed Control
25
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
26
Manual Climate Controls
28
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
28
Parksense ® Rear Park Assist
29
Parkview ® Rear Back-Up Camera
30
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) - 2500 Models Only
30
Power Sliding Rear Window
31
Power Sunroof
31
Wind Buffeting
33
Electronics
34
Your Vehicle's Sound System
34
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)
36
Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC)
38
Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code RBZ/RHB)
40
Media Center 730N (Sales Code RHR)
49
Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio/Travel Link
58
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
62
Ipod ® /USB/MP3 Control
62
Uconnect™ Phone
63
Uconnect™ Voice Command
66
Bluetooth ® Streaming Audio
68
Video Entertainment System (VES)
68
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
69
Programmable Features
70
Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink ® )
71
Power Inverter
74
Power Outlets
74
Off-Road Capabilities
76
Four-Wheel Drive Operation
76
Utility
78
Easy-Off Tailgate
78
Rambox
79
Towing & Payload
83
Tow/Haul Mode
85
Integrated Trailer Brake Module
86
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
88
Diesel
91
Engine Break-In Recommendations
91
Diesel Engine Starting Procedures
91
Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking)
93
Idle-Up Feature (Automatic Transmission Only)
94
Fuel Filter/Water Separator
94
Exhaust Regeneration
95
Cool-Down Idle Chart
97
What to Do in Emergencies
98
24-Hour Towing Assistance
98
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights
98
If Your Engine Overheats
102
Jacking and Tire Changing
103
Jump-Starting
114
Emergency Tow Hooks
116
Shift Lever Override
117
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
118
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
119
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
120
Maintaining Your Vehicle
121
Opening the Hood
121
Engine Compartment
122
Fluids and Capacities
126

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