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RAM 1500 2021 Owner's Manual (461 pages)

Brand: RAM | Category: Automobile | Size: 22 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
11
Symbols Key
12
Van Conversions/Campers
12
Consumer Information - Truck-Camper Loading
12
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
14
Symbol Glossary
14
Getting to Know Your Vehicle
19
Keys
19
Key Fob
19
Sentry Key
22
Ignition Switch
22
Keyless Enter 'N Go™ Ignition
22
Remote Start - if Equipped (Gasoline)
24
How to Use Remote Start
24
To Exit Remote Start Mode
25
If Equipped
25
Remote Start Comfort Systems
25
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer
26
Activation - if Equipped
26
Remote Start Abort Message
26
Remote Start - if Equipped (Diesel)
26
How to Use Remote Start
26
Vehicle Security System - if Equipped
27
To Arm the System
27
To Disarm the System
27
Rearming of the System
28
Security System Manual Override
28
Doors
28
Manual Door Locks
28
Power Door Locks - if Equipped
29
Power Side Steps - if Equipped
29
Keyless Enter N G O Passive Entry
29
Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit - if Equipped
31
Automatic Door Locks - if Equipped
31
Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
31
Steering Wheel
32
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
32
Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
33
Driver Memory Settings - if Equipped
33
Programming the Memory Feature
34
Linking and Unlinking the Key Fob to
34
Memory
34
Memory Position Recall
34
Seats
35
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats)
35
If Equipped
35
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)
36
Power Adjustment (Front Seats)
37
If Equipped
37
Heated Seats - if Equipped
38
Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
39
Rear Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
40
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
40
Head Restraints
40
Uconnect Voice Recognition
41
Introducing Voice Recognition
41
Basic Voice Commands
42
Get Started
42
Additional Information
43
Driver Adjustable Pedals
43
If Equipped
43
Mirrors
44
Inside Rearview Mirror
44
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
45
Outside Mirrors
46
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors
46
If Equipped
46
Power Mirrors
46
Power Folding Outside Mirrors for Standard
47
And Trailer Tow - if Equipped
47
Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped
47
Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
48
Tilt Side Mirrors in Reverse - if Equipped
48
Universal Garage Door Opener
48
(Homelink®) - if Equipped
48
Before You Begin Programming
48
Homelink
48
Erasing All the Home Link Channels
49
Identifying Whether You Have a Rolling
49
Code or Non-Rolling Code Device
49
Programming Homelink® to a Garage Door Opener
49
Programming Homelink® to a
49
Miscellaneous Device
50
Reprogramming a Single Homelink
50
Button
50
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
50
Exterior Lights
51
Headlight Switch
51
Multifunction Lever
52
Daytime Running Lights (Drls)
52
High/Low Beam Switch
52
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
52
If Equipped
52
Flash-To-Pass
53
Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
53
Parking Lights and Panel Lights
53
Automatic Headlights with Wipers
53
Headlight Delay
53
Lights-On Reminder
53
Fog Lights - if Equipped
54
Turn Signals
54
Lane Change Assist - if Equipped
54
Cargo Lights/Trailer Spotter Lights with Bed Lights - if Equipped
54
Battery Saver
55
Interior Lights
55
Courtesy Lights
55
Illuminated Entry
56
Windshield Wipers and Washers
57
Windshield Wiper Operation
57
Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
57
Climate Controls
58
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
58
And Functions
58
Manual Climate Control Descriptions and Functions
61
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - if Equipped
63
Climate Voice Recognition
63
Operating Tips
64
Interior Storage and Equipment
65
Storage
65
USB/AUX Control
70
Electrical Power Outlets
72
Power Inverter - if Equipped
73
Wireless Charging Pad - if Equipped
74
Windows
75
Power Windows
75
Automatic Window Features
75
Reset Auto-Up
76
Window Lockout Switch
76
Power Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
76
Manual Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
77
Wind Buffeting
77
Power Sunroof - if Equipped
77
Single Pane Power Sunroof - if Equipped
77
Dual Pane Power Sunroof - if Equipped
78
Hood
80
To Open the Hood
80
To Close the Hood
81
Tailgate
81
Opening
81
Closing
81
Locking Tailgate
81
Multifunction Tailgate - if Equipped
81
Tailgate Removal
82
Bed Step - if Equipped
85
Pickup Box
85
Bed Rail Tie-Down System - if Equipped
86
Rambox - if Equipped
88
Locking and Unlocking Rambox
88
Rambox Cargo Storage Bins
88
Rambox Safety Warning
90
Bed Divider - if Equipped
90
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - if Equipped
92
Tonneau Cover Components
92
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Folding for Driving or Removal
93
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation
96
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning
98
Getting to Know Your Instrument Panel
99
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster - Gasoline
99
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Gasoline
100
Premium Instrument Cluster - Gasoline
101
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Gasoline
102
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster - Diesel
103
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Diesel
104
Premium Instrument Cluster - Diesel
105
Diesel
106
Instrument Cluster Display
106
Instrument Cluster Display Controls
107
Oil Life Reset
108
Display Menu Items
108
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages
116
Displays
117
Messages
117
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning Messages
117
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message - Electrical Load Reduction Actions - if Equipped
118
Warning Lights and Messages
120
Red Warning Lights
120
Yellow Warning Lights
123
Yellow Indicator Lights
126
Green Indicator Lights
127
White Indicator Lights
128
Blue Indicator Lights
129
Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd II
129
Cybersecurity
129
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
130
Programs
130
Starting and Operating
131
Starting the Engine
131
Automatic Transmission
132
Autopark
132
Tip Start Feature
133
Keyless Enter 'N Go™ - Ignition
133
Normal Starting Using ENGINE START/ STOP Button - Gasoline Engine
133
Normal Starting Using Engine Start/Stop Button - Diesel Engine
135
Cold Weather Operation (below -22°F or −30°C)
136
After Starting
136
Starting Fluids - Diesel Engine Only
136
Normal Operation - Diesel Engine
136
Cold Weather Precautions
137
Engine Idling
138
Stopping the Engine
138
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
139
Engine Break-In Recommendations
139
Gasoline Engine
139
Engine Break-In Recommendations
140
Diesel Engine
140
Parking Brake
140
Electric Park Brake (EPB)
140
Automatic Transmission
143
Ignition Park Interlock
144
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI)
144
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
144
Four-Wheel Drive Operation
148
If Equipped
148
Four-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case - if Equipped
148
Five-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case - if Equipped
150
Active-Level Four Corner Air
152
Suspension System - if Equipped
152
Description
152
Air Suspension Modes
154
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
155
Operation
155
Active-Level Four Corner Air
156
Suspension System (Off-Road Group)
156
If Equipped
156
Description
156
Air Suspension Modes
158
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
158
Operation
158
Axle Lock System - if Equipped
159
Limited-Slip Differential - if Equipped
160
Power Steering
160
Electric Power Steering
160
Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engines
161
Only - if Equipped
161
Stop/Start System - if Equipped
161
Autostop Mode
161
Possible Reasons the Engine Does Not Autostop
161
To Start the Engine While in Autostop Mode
161
To Manually Turn off the Stop Start System
162
To Manually Turn on the Stop Start System
162
System Malfunction
162
Cruise Control Systems - if Equipped
162
Cruise Control
163
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
164
Parksense Front/Rear Park Assist
174
System - if Equipped
174
Parksense Sensors
175
Parksense Warning Display
175
Parksense Display
175
Enabling and Disabling Front And/Or Rear Parksense
178
Service the Parksense Park Assist System
178
Cleaning the Parksense System
178
Parksense System Usage Precautions
179
Parksense Active Park Assist System - if Equipped
180
Enabling and Disabling the Parksense Active Park Assist System
180
Parallel/Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation
181
Lanesense - if Equipped
184
Lanesense Operation
184
Turning Lanesense on or off
184
Lanesense Warning Message
184
Changing Lanesense Status
186
Parkview Rear Back up Camera
186
AUX Camera - if Equipped
188
Surround View Camera System - if Equipped
188
AUX Camera - if Equipped
192
Refueling the Vehicle - Gasoline Engine
192
Refueling the Vehicle - Diesel Engine
194
Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel
194
Bulk Fuel Storage - Diesel Fuel
194
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
195
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage
195
Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid
195
Vehicle Loading
197
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
197
Payload
197
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
197
Tire Size
197
Rim Size
197
Inflation Pressure
197
Curb Weight
197
Loading
197
Trailer Towing
198
Common Towing Definitions
198
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
201
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
201
Trailer and Tongue Weight
201
Trailer Reverse Steering Control
202
Towing Requirements
204
Towing Tips
209
Snowplow
209
Before Plowing
210
Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
210
Over the Road Operation with Snowplow Attached
210
Operating Tips
210
General Maintenance
210
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome)
211
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
211
Models
212
Recreational Towing Four -Wheel Drive Models
212
Driving Tips
214
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
214
Driving through Water
214
Off-Road Driving Tips
215
Multimedia
217
Uconnect Systems
217
Cybersecurity
217
Uconnect Settings
218
Customer Programmable Features
218
Head-Up Display (Hud)
237
Uconnect Introduction
239
System Overview
239
Safety and General Information
241
Uconnect Modes
242
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
242
Radio Mode
242
Media Mode
250
Phone Mode
252
Connected Vehicle Services - if Equipped
262
Is My Vehicle Connected
262
Introduction to Connected Vehicle Services
262
Getting Started with Connected Vehicle Services
264
Using Siriusxm Guardian
266
Manage My Siriusxm Guardian™ Account
279
Connected Services Faqs
279
Connected Services SOS Faqs
280
Connected Services Remote Door Lock/Unlock Faqs
280
Connected Services Roadside Assistance Faqs
280
Connected Services Send & Go Faqs
280
Connected Services Vehicle Finder Faqs
281
Connected Services Stolen Vehicle
281
Assistance Faqs
281
Faqs
281
Connected Services Remote Horn & Lights Faqs
282
Connected Services Account Faqs
282
Data Collection & Privacy
284
Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
284
Regulatory and Safety Information
284
Off-Road Pages - if Equipped
285
Off-Road Pages Status Bar
285
Vehicle Dynamics
286
Accessory Gauge
286
Pitch & Roll
287
Suspension
287
Safety
288
Safety Features
288
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
288
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System
289
Auxiliary Driving Systems
295
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) - if Equipped
295
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Mitigation - if Equipped
301
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
303
Occupant Restraint Systems
309
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
309
Important Safety Precautions
309
Seat Belt Systems
310
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
316
Child Restraints
328
Safety Tips
341
Transporting Passengers
341
Transporting Pets
341
The Vehicle
341
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
342
Exhaust Gas
343
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
343
In Case of Emergency
344
Hazard Warning Flashers
344
Assist and Sos System - if Equipped
345
Jacking and Tire Changing
348
Preparations for Jacking
348
Jack Location
348
Removal of Jack and Tools
349
Removing the Spare Tire
350
Jacking Instructions
351
To Stow the Flat or Spare
354
Reinstalling the Jack and Tools
355
Jump Starting
356
Preparations for Jump Start
356
Jump Starting Procedure
357
Refueling in Emergency - if Equipped
358
If Your Engine Overheats
359
Manual Park Release
360
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
361
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
362
Two-Wheel Drive Models
363
Four-Wheel Drive Models
363
Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
363
Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)
364
Event Data Recorder (Edr)
364
Servicing and Maintenance
365
Scheduled Servicing - Gasoline
365
Engine
365
Maintenance Plan
366
Scheduled Servicing - Diesel Engine
369
Maintenance Plan - Diesel Fuel up to B5 Biodiesel
370
Additional Maintenance - B6 to B20 Biodiesel
372
Engine Compartment
373
L Engine with Stop/Start
373
L Engine Without Stop/Start
374
L Engine with Stop/Start
375
L Diesel Engine
376
Checking Oil Level
377
Adding Washer Fluid
377
Maintenance-Free Battery
377
Pressure Washing
378
Vehicle Maintenance
378
Engine Oil - Gas Engine
378
Engine Oil Filter
379
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
379
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter - Diesel Engine
380
Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement - Diesel Engine
381
Priming if the Engine Has Run out of Fuel - Diesel Engine
382
Intervention Regeneration Strategy - Message Process Flow (Diesel Engine)
383
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
383
Air Conditioner Maintenance
383
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
386
Body Lubrication
386
Windshield Wiper Blades
387
Exhaust System
388
Cooling System
389
Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler (Diesel Engine)
392
Brake System
392
Automatic Transmission
393
Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
394
Transfer Case
395
Fuses
395
Bulb Replacement
405
Tires
411
Tire Safety Information
411
Tires - General Information
418
Tire Types
421
Spare Tires - if Equipped
422
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
424
Snow Traction Devices
425
Tire Rotation Recommendations
427
Department of Transportation
427
Uniform Tire Quality Grades
427
Treadwear
427
Traction Grades
428
Temperature Grades
428
Storing the Vehicle
428
Bodywork
428
Protection from Atmospheric Agents
428
Body and Underbody Maintenance
429
Preserving the Bodywork
429
Interiors
431
Seats and Fabric Parts
431
Plastic and Coated Parts
432
Leather Surfaces
432
Glass Surfaces
432
Technical Specifications
433
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
433
Brake System
433
Wheel and Tire Torque Specifications
433
Torque Specifications
433
Fuel Requirements - Gasoline Engine
434
L Engine
434
Reformulated Gasoline
435
Materials Added to Fuel
435
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
435
Vehicles
435
CNG and LP Fuel System Modifications
435
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) in Gasoline
436
Fuel System Cautions
436
Fuel Requirements - Diesel Engine
436
Diesel Fuel Specifications
437
Biodiesel Fuel Requirements
437
Fluid Capacities
439
Engine Fluids and Lubricants
440
Chassis Fluids and Lubricants
443
Customer Assistance
444
Your Vehicle
444
Prepare for the Appointment
444
Preparea List
444
Be Reasonable with Requests
444
If You Need Assistance
444
FCA US LLC Customer Center
444
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
444
Mexico
445
Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
445
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
445
Service Contract
445
Warranty Information
446
Mopar® Parts
446
Reporting Safety Defects
446
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
446
In Canada
446
Publication Order Forms
447
General Information
447

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