FCA US RAM 1500 2017 Manuals

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FCA US RAM 1500 2017 Owner's Manual

FCA US RAM 1500 2017 Owner's Manual (710 pages)

Brand: FCA US | Category: Trucks | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction

5
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

11
- A Word about Your Keys
  13
- Replacement Key Fobs
  20
- Sentry Key
  20
- Customer Key Fob Programming
  21
  - General Information
    21
  - Vehicle Security Alarm
    21
  - Rearming of the System
    21
  - To Arm the System
    22
  - To Disarm the System
    22
  - Security System Manual Override
    23
- Illuminated Approach
  23
- Remote Keyless Entry
  24
- Door Locks
  34
  - Manual Door Locks
    34
  - Power Door Locks - if Equipped
    35
  - Child-Protection Door Lock
    36
- Keyless Enter-N-Go - Passive Entry
  37
  - General Information
    40
- Windows
  41
  - Power Windows - if Equipped
    41
  - Wind Buffeting
    43
- Occupant Restraint Systems
  43
  - Occupant Restraint Systems Features
    43
  - Important Safety Precautions
    43
  - Seat Belt Systems
    45
  - 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
  117
  - Driver's Power Seat - if Equipped
    118
  - Passenger's Power Seat - if Equipped
    119
  - Power Lumbar - if Equipped
    120
  - Heated Seats - if Equipped
    120
  - Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
    122
  - Manual Seat Adjuster - if Equipped
    123
  - 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - if Equipped
    124
  - Mega Cab Rear Seat Features
    124
  - Head Restraints
    128
- 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
    140
  - 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
    144
  - 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
    145
  - Intermittent Wiper System
    145
  - Windshield Washers
    146
  - Mist Feature
    146
  - 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
  155
  - Parksense Sensors
    155
  - Parksense Warning Display
    155
  - Parksense Display
    156
  - 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
    163
  - Parksense Display
    163
  - Enabling and Disabling Front And/Or Rear Parksense
    165
  - Service the Parksense Park Assist System
    166
  - Cleaning the Parksense System
    166
  - Parksense System Usage Precautions
    167
- Parkview Rear Back up Camera - if Equipped
  168
- Overhead Console - if Equipped
  171
  - 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
    178
  - Security
    178
  - 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
    181
  - Venting Sunroof - Express
    181
  - Sunshade Operation
    181
  - Wind Buffeting
    181
  - Sunroof Maintenance
    181
  - Ignition off Operation
    181
- Electrical Power Outlets
  182
- Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver - if Equipped
  186
- Power Inverter - if Equipped
  186
- Auxiliary Switches - if Equipped
  187
- Cupholders
  188
- Storage
  190
  - Glove Compartment
    190
  - Door Storage
    191
  - Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped
    192
  - Second Row In-Floor Storage bin - if Equipped
    194
  - Seatback Storage
    195
  - Storage (Regular Cab)
    196
  - Storage and Seats (Crew Cab/Quad Cab)
    196
  - Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
    197
  - 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
- Easy-Off Tailgate
  216
- Slide-In Campers
  216
  - Camper Applications
    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
    236
  - Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
    246
  - Green Telltale Indicator Lights
    258
  - White Telltale Indicator Lights
    261
  - Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
    262
- Instrument Cluster Display
  262
- Cybersecurity
  279
- Uconnect Settings
  281
- Ipod/Usb/Mp3 Control - if Equipped
  322
- Uconnect Radios
  322
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls - if Equipped
  323
- Understanding Your Instrument Panel 321
  323
  - Radio Operation
    323
  - CD Player - if Equipped
    323
- CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
  324
- Radio Operation and Mobile Devices
  324
  - Regulatory and Safety Information
    324
- Climate Controls
  326
- Personalized Menu Bar
  344
- Uconnect Voice Recognition
  344
  - Introducing Uconnect
    344
  - Get Started
    346
  - Basic Voice Commands
    347
  - Radio
    348
- Media
  349
- Phone
  351
- Voice Text Reply
  353
- Climate (8.4/8.4 NAV)
  354
- Navigation (8.4 /8.4 NAV)
  355
- Register (8.4/8.4 NAV)
  356
- Uconnect Access (8.4/8.4 NAV)
  356
- Vehicle Health Alert
  356
- Mobile App (8.4/8.4 NAV)
  357
- Voice Texting (8.4/8.4 NAV)
  358
- Yelp (8.4/8.4 NAV)
  359
- Siri Eyes Free - if Equipped
  360
- Siriusxm Travel Link (8.4/8.4 NAV)
  360
- Do Not Disturb
  363
- Additional Information
  364
- General Information
  364
Starting and Operating

365
- Starting Procedures
  371
  - Normal Starting
    371
  - Automatic Transmission
    371
  - Keyless Enter-N-Go - Ignition
    372
  - Normal Starting
    372
  - Extreme Cold Weather (below -22°F or −30°C)
    373
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    374
  - After Starting
    375
- Automatic Transmission
  375
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  375
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
  401
- Air Suspension System (1500 Models) - if Equipped
  426
  - Description
    426
  - Air Suspension Modes
    429
  - Instrument Cluster Display Messages
    430
  - Operation
    430
- Air Suspension System (Rebel Models Only) - if Equipped
  432
  - Description
    432
  - Air Suspension Modes
    434
  - Instrument Cluster Display Messages
    436
  - Operation
    436
- Air Suspension System (2500/3500 Models) - if Equipped
  437
  - Description
    437
  - Air Suspension Modes
    438
  - Instrument Cluster Display Messages
    439
  - Operation
    439
- Axle Locker System - Power Wagon Models Only (if Equipped)
  440
- Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power Wagon Only
  442
- Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon Only
  444
  - Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics
    444
  - Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
    446
  - Crossing Obstacles (Rocks and Other High Points)
    447
  - Hill Climbing
    449
  - Driving through Water
    451
  - Airing down for Off-Road Driving
    453
  - Vehicle Recovery
    453
  - After Driving Off-Road
    456
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  457
  - Acceleration
    457
  - Traction
    457
- Limited-Slip Differential
  457
- Driving through Water
  458
  - Flowing/Rising Water
    458
  - Shallow Standing Water
    458
- Off-Road Driving Tips
  459
  - After Driving Off-Road
    460
- Winch Usage - Power Wagon Only
  461
  - Equipped)
    461
  - Things to Know before Using Your Winch
    461
  - Understanding the Features of Your Winch
    462
  - Winch Accessories
    463
  - Operating Your Winch
    464
  - Rigging Techniques
    474
- Power Steering
  475
  - Electric Power Steering - 1500 Models
    475
  - Hydraulic Power Steering - 2500/3500 Models
    476
- Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L/6.4L Engines Only - if Equipped
  477
- Parking Brake
  478
- Brake System
  479
  - Hydraulic Brake Assist - 2500/3500 Models Only (Except Power Wagon)
    480
- Electronic Brake Control System
  480
  - Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
    480
  - Brake System Warning Light
    480
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    480
  - Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
    482
  - Brake Assist System (BAS)
    482
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    482
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    485
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    485
  - Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
    489
  - Trailer Sway Control (TSC) - if Equipped
    489
  - Hill Descent Control (HDC) - if Equipped
    490
- Tire Safety Information
  493
  - Tire Markings
    493
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    496
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions
    497
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    498
- Tires - General Information
  503
  - Tire Pressure
    503
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    504
  - Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
    505
  - Radial Ply Tires
    505
  - Tire Types
    506
  - Run Flat Tires - if Equipped
    507
  - Spare Tires - if Equipped
    507
  - Tire Spinning
    510
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    510
  - Life of Tire
    511
  - Replacement Tires
    511
- Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
  512
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  514
  - Directional Tires - if Equipped
    515
  - Dual Rear Wheels - if Equipped
    516
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
  517
  - Treadwear
    517
  - Traction Grades
    517
  - Temperature Grades
    517
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
  518
  - Premium System
    520
  - Trucks
    523
  - General Information
    524
- Fuel Requirements
  524
  - 3.6L Engine
    524
  - 6.4L Engine
    525
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    525
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    525
  - E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
    526
  - CNG and LP Fuel System Modifications
    526
  - MMT in Gasoline
    526
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    527
  - Fuel System Cautions
    527
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    528
- Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - if Equipped
  528
  - E-85 General Information
    528
  - Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
    528
  - Fuel Requirements
    529
  - Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
    529
  - Cruising Range
    530
  - Replacement Parts
    530
  - Maintenance
    530
  - 528 Starting and Operating
    530
- Adding Fuel
  531
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    532
- Vehicle Loading
  532
  - Certification Label
    532
- Trailer Towing
  534
  - Common Towing Definitions
    534
  - Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
    541
  - Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    542
  - Trailer and Tongue Weight
    542
  - Towing Requirements
    542
  - Towing Tips
    550
- Snowplow
  551
  - 1500 Models Only
    551
  - 2500/3500 Models Only
    552
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
  554
What to Do in Emergencies

561
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  562
- If Your Engine Overheats
  562
- Wheel and Tire Torque Specifications
  563
  - Torque Specifications
    563
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  565
  - Jacking and Tire Changing 1500 Series Trucks
    565
  - Jacking and Tire Changing 2500 and 3500 Series Trucks
    582
- Hoisting
  599
- Jump-Starting Procedures
  600
  - Preparations for Jump-Start
    600
  - Jump-Starting Procedure
    602
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  603
- Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  604
- Gear Selector Override - 6-Speed Transmission
  605
  - Column Shifter - if Equipped
    605
  - Center Console Shifter - if Equipped
    606
- Manual Park Release - 8 Speed Transmission
  606
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  608
  - Two-Wheel Drive Models
    609
  - Four-Wheel Drive Models
    610
- Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)
  610
- Event Data Recorder (Edr)
  611
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
- Front Driveshaft Lubrication - 2500/3500 (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only)
  635
- Body Lubrication
  636
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  637
- Adding Washer Fluid
  640
- Exhaust System
  640
- Cooling System
  642
- Brake System
  647
- Maintaining Your Vehicle
  648
- Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
  648
- Automatic Transmission
  650
  - Appearance Care and Protection from
    653
  - Corrosion
    653
- Transfer Case
  650
- Fuses
  659
  - Power Distribution Center
    660
- Replacement Bulbs
  667
- Vehicle Storage
  667
- Bulb Replacement
  668
- Fluid Capacities
  676
- Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
  677
  - Engine
    677
  - Chassis
    680
If You Need Consumer Assistance

687
- If You Need Assistance
  688
  - FCA USA LLC Customer Center
    689
  - FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
    689
  - In Mexico Contact
    689
  - Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
    689
  - Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
    690
  - Service Contract
    690
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  688
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    688
  - Prepare a List
    688
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    688
- Mopar Parts
  691
- Reporting Safety Defects
  691
  - In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
    691
  - In Canada
    692
- Warranty Information
  691
- Publication Order Forms
  692

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