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Dodge RAM TRUCK 25002017 Owner's Manual

Dodge RAM TRUCK 25002017 Owner's Manual (712 pages)

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction

5
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

11
- A Word about Your Keys
  13
- Sentry Key
  20
- Customer Key Fob Programming
  21
  - General Information
    21
  - Vehicle Security Alarm
    21
  - Rearming of the System
    22
  - To Arm the System
    22
  - To Disarm the System
    22
  - Security System Manual Override
    23
- Replacement Key Fobs
  21
- Illuminated Approach
  23
- Remote Keyless Entry
  24
- Door Locks
  33
  - Manual Door Locks
    33
  - Power Door Locks - if Equipped
    34
  - Child-Protection Door Lock
    36
- Keyless Enter-N-Go - Passive Entry
  37
  - General Information
    40
- Windows
  40
  - Power Windows - if Equipped
    40
  - Wind Buffeting
    43
- Occupant Restraint Systems
  43
  - Occupant Restraint Systems Features
    43
  - Important Safety Precautions
    43
  - Seat Belt Systems
    44
  - Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
    57
  - Child Restraints
    68
  - Transporting Pets
    94
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  94
- Safety Tips
  95
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

99
- Mirrors
  104
- Seats
  116
  - Driver's Power Seat - if Equipped
    117
  - Passenger's Power Seat - if Equipped
    119
  - Power Lumbar - if Equipped
    119
  - Heated Seats - if Equipped
    119
  - Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
    121
  - Manual Seat Adjuster - if Equipped
    122
  - 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - if Equipped
    123
  - Mega Cab Rear Seat Features
    124
  - Head Restraints
    127
- Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
  130
- To Open and Close the Hood
  134
- Lights
  135
  - Headlights
    136
  - Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
    136
  - Headlights on with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
    137
  - Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - if Equipped
    137
  - Headlight Delay
    138
  - Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - if Equipped
    138
  - Parking Lights and Panel Lights
    139
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    140
  - Lights-On Reminder
    140
  - Battery Saver
    140
  - Interior Lights
    141
  - Cargo Light with Bed Lights - if Equipped
    143
  - Multifunction Lever
    143
  - Turn Signals
    144
  - Lane Change Assist
    144
  - Flash-To-Pass
    144
  - High/Low Beam Switch
    145
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  145
  - Windshield Wipers
    145
  - Windshield Wiper Operation
    146
  - Intermittent Wiper System
    146
  - Windshield Washers
    146
  - Mist Feature
    147
  - Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
    147
- Tilt Steering Column
  148
- Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
  149
- Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
  150
- Speed Control
  151
  - To Activate
    152
  - To Set a Desired Speed
    152
  - To Deactivate
    153
  - To Resume Speed
    153
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    153
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    154
- Parksense Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
  154
  - Parksense Sensors
    155
  - Parksense Warning Display
    155
  - Parksense Display
    155
  - Enabling and Disabling Parksense
    159
  - Service the Parksense Rear Park Assist System
    159
  - Cleaning the Parksense System
    160
  - Parksense System Usage Precautions
    160
- Parksense Front and Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
  162
  - Parksense Sensors
    162
  - Parksense Warning Display
    162
  - Parksense Display
    163
  - Enabling and Disabling Front And/Or Rear Parksense
    165
  - Service the Parksense Park Assist System
    165
  - Cleaning the Parksense System
    166
  - Parksense System Usage Precautions
    166
- Parkview Rear Back up Camera - if Equipped
  168
- Overhead Console - if Equipped
  170
  - Courtesy/Reading Lights
    171
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
  172
  - Before You Begin Programming Homelink
    173
  - Programming a Rolling Code
    174
  - Programming a Non-Rolling Code
    175
  - Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
    176
  - Using Homelink
    177
  - Security
    177
  - Troubleshooting Tips
    178
  - General Information
    179
- Power Sunroof - if Equipped
  179
  - Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode
    180
  - Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
    180
  - Opening Sunroof - Express
    180
  - Closing Sunroof - Express
    180
  - Pinch Protect Feature
    180
  - Venting Sunroof - Express
    181
  - Sunshade Operation
    181
  - Wind Buffeting
    181
  - Sunroof Maintenance
    181
  - Ignition off Operation
    181
- Electrical Power Outlets
  181
- Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver - if Equipped
  186
- Power Inverter - if Equipped
  186
- Auxiliary Switches - if Equipped
  187
- Cupholders
  187
- Storage
  189
  - Glove Compartment
    189
  - Door Storage
    191
  - Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped
    192
  - Second Row In-Floor Storage bin - if Equipped.192
    194
  - Seatback Storage
    195
  - Storage (Regular Cab)
    196
  - Storage and Seats (Crew Cab/Quad Cab)
    196
  - Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
    197
- Rear Window Features
  197
- Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
  198
- Pickup Box
  202
  - Cargo Camera - if Equipped
    203
  - Turning Cargo Camera on or off - with Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV
    204
- Rambox - if Equipped
  204
  - Rambox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
    204
  - Locking and Unlocking Rambox
    206
  - Rambox Safety Warning
    207
  - Bed Extender - if Equipped
    208
  - Bed Rail Tie-Down System
    214
- Slide-In Campers
  215
  - Camper Applications
    215
- Easy-Off Tailgate
  216
- Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - if Equipped
  218
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

229
- Instrument Panel Features
  231
- Instrument Cluster
  232
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  236
  - Red Telltale Indicator Lights
    237
  - Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
    246
  - Green Telltale Indicator Lights
    258
  - White Telltale Indicator Lights
    260
  - Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
    262
- Instrument Cluster Display
  262
- Cybersecurity
  279
- Uconnect Settings
  281
- Ipod/Usb/Mp3 Control - if Equipped
  319
- Uconnect Radios
  319
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls - if Equipped
  320
  - Radio Operation
    320
  - CD Player - if Equipped
    320
- CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
  321
- Radio Operation and Mobile Devices
  321
  - Regulatory and Safety Information
    321
- Climate Controls
  323
- Personalized Menu Bar
  341
- Uconnect Voice Recognition
  341
  - Introducing Uconnect
    341
  - Get Started
    343
  - Basic Voice Commands
    344
  - Radio
    345
- Media
  346
- Phone
  348
- Voice Text Reply
  350
- Climate (8.4/8.4 NAV)
  351
- Navigation (8.4 /8.4 NAV)
  352
- Uconnect Access (8.4/8.4 NAV)
  353
- Register (8.4/8.4 NAV)
  354
- Vehicle Health Alert
  354
- Mobile App (8.4/8.4 NAV)
  355
- Voice Texting (8.4/8.4 NAV)
  355
- Yelp (8.4/8.4 NAV)
  356
- Siriusxm Travel Link (8.4/8.4 NAV)
  357
- Siri Eyes Free - if Equipped
  358
- Do Not Disturb
  361
- General Information
  361
- Additional Information
  362
Starting and Operating

363
- Starting Procedures
  369
  - Normal Starting
    369
  - Automatic Transmission
    369
  - Keyless Enter-N-Go - Ignition
    370
  - Normal Starting
    370
  - Extreme Cold Weather (below -22°F or −30°C)
    371
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    372
  - After Starting
    373
- Automatic Transmission
  373
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  373
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
  400
- Air Suspension System (1500 Models) - if Equipped
  424
  - Description
    424
  - Air Suspension Modes
    428
  - Instrument Cluster Display Messages
    429
  - Operation
    429
- Air Suspension System (Rebel Models Only) - if Equipped
  431
  - Description
    431
  - Air Suspension Modes
    434
  - Instrument Cluster Display Messages
    435
  - Operation
    435
- Air Suspension System (2500/3500 Models) - if Equipped
  436
  - Description
    436
  - Air Suspension Modes
    438
  - Instrument Cluster Display Messages
    439
  - Operation
    439
- Axle Locker System - Power Wagon Models Only (if Equipped)
  439
- Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power Wagon Only
  441
- Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon Only
  443
  - Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics
    443
  - Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
    445
  - Crossing Obstacles (Rocks and Other High Points)
    446
  - Hill Climbing
    448
  - Driving through Water
    450
  - Airing down for Off-Road Driving
    452
  - Vehicle Recovery
    453
  - After Driving Off-Road
    456
- Limited-Slip Differential
  456
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  457
  - Acceleration
    457
  - Traction
    457
- Driving through Water
  458
  - Flowing/Rising Water
    458
  - Shallow Standing Water
    458
- Off-Road Driving Tips
  460
  - After Driving Off-Road
    460
- Winch Usage - Power Wagon Only (if Equipped)
  461
  - Things to Know before Using Your Winch
    461
  - Understanding the Features of Your Winch
    463
  - Winch Accessories
    464
  - Operating Your Winch
    465
  - Rigging Techniques
    475
- Power Steering
  477
  - Electric Power Steering - 1500 Models
    477
  - Hydraulic Power Steering - 2500/3500 Models
    477
- Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L/6.4L Engines Only - if Equipped
  479
- Parking Brake
  479
- Brake System
  481
  - Hydraulic Brake Assist - 2500/3500 Models Only (Except Power Wagon)
    481
- Electronic Brake Control System
  481
  - Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
    481
  - Brake System Warning Light
    481
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    482
  - Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
    483
  - Brake Assist System (BAS)
    483
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    484
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    486
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    486
  - Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
    490
  - Trailer Sway Control (TSC) - if Equipped
    491
  - Hill Descent Control (HDC) - if Equipped
    491
- 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
  504
  - Tire Pressure
    504
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    505
  - Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
    506
  - Radial Ply Tires
    506
  - Tire Types
    507
  - Run Flat Tires - if Equipped
    508
  - Spare Tires - if Equipped
    508
  - Tire Spinning
    511
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    511
  - Life of Tire
    512
  - Replacement Tires
    512
- Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
  513
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  515
  - Directional Tires - if Equipped
    516
  - Dual Rear Wheels - if Equipped
    516
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
  517
  - Treadwear
    517
  - Traction Grades
    518
  - Temperature Grades
    518
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
  518
  - Premium System
    520
  - Trucks
    523
  - General Information
    524
- Fuel Requirements
  524
  - 3.6L Engine
    524
  - L Engine
    525
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    526
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    526
  - E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
    526
  - CNG and LP Fuel System Modifications
    527
  - MMT in Gasoline
    527
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    527
  - Fuel System Cautions
    528
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    528
- Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - if Equipped
  529
  - E-85 General Information
    529
  - Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
    529
  - Fuel Requirements
    529
  - Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
    530
  - Cruising Range
    530
  - Replacement Parts
    530
  - Maintenance
    531
- Adding Fuel
  531
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    533
- Vehicle Loading
  533
  - Certification Label
    533
- Trailer Towing
  535
  - Common Towing Definitions
    535
  - Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
    542
  - Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    542
  - Trailer and Tongue Weight
    543
  - Towing Requirements
    543
  - Towing Tips
    550
- Snowplow
  552
  - 1500 Models Only
    552
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
  555
What to Do in Emergencies

563
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  564
- If Your Engine Overheats
  564
- Wheel and Tire Torque Specifications
  565
  - Torque Specifications
    565
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  567
  - Jacking and Tire Changing 1500 Series Trucks
    567
  - Jacking and Tire Changing 2500 and 3500 Series Trucks
    584
- Hoisting
  600
- Jump-Starting Procedures
  601
  - Preparations for Jump-Start
    601
  - Jump-Starting Procedure
    602
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  604
- Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  605
- Gear Selector Override - 6-Speed Transmission
  606
  - Column Shifter - if Equipped
    606
  - Center Console Shifter - if Equipped
    606
- Manual Park Release - 8 Speed Transmission
  607
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  609
  - Two-Wheel Drive Models
    610
  - Four-Wheel Drive Models
    611
- Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)
  611
- Event Data Recorder (Edr)
  612
Maintaining Your Vehicle

613
- Engine Compartment - 3.6L
  615
- Engine Compartment - 5.7L
  616
- Engine Compartment - 6.4L
  617
- Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd II)
  618
  - Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
    618
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    619
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  619
- Dealer Service
  620
- Replacement Parts
  620
- Maintenance Procedures
  621
  - Engine Oil
    621
  - Engine Oil Filter
    624
  - Engine Air Cleaner Filter
    624
- Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
  627
- Maintenance-Free Battery
  628
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
  629
- (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only)
  635
- Front Driveshaft Lubrication - 2500/3500
  635
- Body Lubrication
  636
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  637
- Adding Washer Fluid
  640
- Exhaust System
  640
- Cooling System
  642
- Brake System
  647
- Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
  649
- Automatic Transmission
  650
  - Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    653
- Transfer Case
  650
- Fuses
  660
  - Power Distribution Center
    661
- Replacement Bulbs
  668
- Vehicle Storage
  668
- Bulb Replacement
  669
- Fluid Capacities
  676
- Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
  678
  - Engine
    678
  - Chassis
    680
If You Need Consumer Assistance

689
- If You Need Assistance
  690
  - FCA USA LLC Customer Center
    691
  - FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
    691
  - In Mexico Contact
    691
  - Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
    691
  - Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
    691
  - Service Contract
    692
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  690
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    690
  - Prepare a List
    690
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    690
- Mopar Parts
  693
- Publication Order Forms
  693
- Reporting Safety Defects
  693
  - In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
    693
  - In Canada
    693
- Warranty Information
  693

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