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RAM 1500 4WD 2021 Owner's Manual

RAM 1500 4WD 2021 Owner's Manual (496 pages)

Brand: RAM | Category: Automobile | Size: 31 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction

12
- Symbols Key
  13
- Warnings and Cautions
  13
- Van Conversions/Campers
  13
- Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
  13
- Symbol Glossary
  14
2 Getting to Know Your Vehicle

19
- Keys
  19
  - Key Fob
    19
- Sentry Key
  22
- Ignition Switch
  23
  - Keyless Enter-N-Go - Ignition
    23
- Remote Start - if Equipped (Gasoline)
  24
  - How to Use Remote Start
    24
  - To Exit Remote Start Mode
    25
  - Remote Start Front Defrost Activation - if
    26
  - Equipped
    26
  - Remote Start Comfort Systems
    26
  - If Equipped
    26
  - Activation - if Equipped
    27
  - Remote Start Abort Message
    27
- Remote Start - if Equipped (Diesel)
  27
  - How to Use Remote Start
    27
- Vehicle Security System - if Equipped
  28
  - To Arm the System
    28
  - To Disarm the System
    28
  - Rearming of the System
    29
  - Security System Manual Override
    29
- Doors
  29
  - Manual Door Locks
    29
  - Power Door Locks - if Equipped
    30
  - Power Side Steps - if Equipped
    30
  - Keyless Enter-N-Go - Passive Entry
    30
  - Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit
    32
  - If Equipped
    32
  - Automatic Door Locks - if Equipped
    32
  - Child-Protection Door Lock System
    33
  - Rear Doors
    33
- Steering Wheel
  33
  - Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
    33
  - Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
    34
- Driver Memory Settings - if Equipped
  34
  - Programming the Memory Feature
    35
  - Memory
    35
  - Memory Position Recall
    36
- Seats
  36
  - Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) - if
    36
  - Equipped
    36
  - Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)
    38
  - Power Adjustment (Front Seats)
    38
  - If Equipped
    38
  - Heated Seats - if Equipped
    40
  - Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
    41
  - Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
    41
  - Head Restraints
    42
- Uconnect Voice Recognition
  43
  - Introducing Voice Recognition
    43
  - Basic Voice Commands
    44
  - Get Started
    45
  - Additional Information
    45
- Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
  45
- Mirrors
  46
- Universal Garage Door Opener
  51
- (Homelink®) - if Equipped
  51
- Exterior Lights
  54
  - Headlight Switch
    54
  - Multifunction Lever
    55
  - Daytime Running Lights (Drls)
    55
  - High/Low Beam Switch
    55
  - Automatic High Beam Headlamp
    55
  - Control - if Equipped
    55
  - Flash-To-Pass
    56
  - Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
    56
  - Parking Lights and Panel Lights
    56
  - Automatic Headlights with Wipers
    56
  - Headlight Delay
    57
  - Lights-On Reminder
    57
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    57
  - Turn Signals
    57
  - Lane Change Assist - if Equipped
    57
  - Cargo Lights/Trailer Spotter Lights with
    58
  - Bed Lights - if Equipped
    58
  - Battery Saver
    59
- Interior Lights
  59
  - Courtesy Lights
    59
  - Illuminated Entry
    60
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  60
  - Windshield Wiper Operation
    60
  - Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
    61
- Climate Controls
  62
  - Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
    62
  - And Functions
    62
  - Manual Climate Control Descriptions and Functions
    65
  - Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
    67
  - If Equipped
    67
  - Climate Voice Recognition
    68
  - Operating Tips
    68
- Interior Storage and Equipment
  70
  - Storage
    70
  - USB/AUX Control
    74
  - Electrical Power Outlets
    76
  - Power Inverter - if Equipped
    77
  - Wireless Charging Pad - if Equipped
    79
- Windows
  79
  - Power Windows
    79
  - Automatic Window Features
    80
  - Reset Auto-Up
    80
  - Window Lockout Switch
    81
  - Power Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
    81
  - Manual Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
    81
  - Wind Buffeting
    82
- Power Sunroof - if Equipped
  82
  - Single Pane Power Sunroof - if Equipped
    82
  - Dual Pane Power Sunroof - if Equipped
    84
- Hood
  86
  - To Open the Hood
    86
  - To Close the Hood
    87
- Tailgate
  87
  - Opening
    87
  - Closing
    87
  - Locking Tailgate
    87
  - Multifunction Tailgate - if Equipped
    87
  - Tailgate Removal
    88
  - Bed Step - if Equipped
    91
- Pickup Box
  92
  - Bed Rail Tie-Down System
    93
  - If Equipped
    93
- Rambox - if Equipped
  94
  - Locking and Unlocking Rambox
    95
  - Rambox Cargo Storage Bins
    95
  - Rambox Safety Warning
    96
  - Bed Divider - if Equipped
    97
- Slide-In Campers
  99
  - Camper Applications
    99
- Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - if Equipped
  99
3 Getting to Know Your Instrument Panel

106
- Base / Midline Instrument Cluster - Gasoline
  106
  - Base / Midline Instrument Cluster
    107
  - Descriptions - Gasoline
    107
- Premium Instrument Cluster - Gasoline
  109
  - Descriptions - Gasoline
    110
- Base / Midline Instrument Cluster - Diesel
  111
  - Base / Midline Instrument Cluster
    112
  - Descriptions - Diesel
    112
- Premium Instrument Cluster - Diesel
  114
  - Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Diesel
    115
- Instrument Cluster Display
  116
  - Instrument Cluster Display Controls
    116
  - Oil Life Reset
    117
  - Display Menu Items
    118
  - Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
    123
  - Messages
    123
  - Displays
    125
  - Messages
    125
  - Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault
    126
  - Warning Messages
    126
  - Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message - Electrical Load Reduction Actions - if Equipped
    127
- Warning Lights and Messages
  128
  - Red Warning Lights
    128
  - Yellow Warning Lights
    131
  - Yellow Indicator Lights
    135
  - Green Indicator Lights
    137
  - White Indicator Lights
    138
  - Blue Indicator Lights
    139
- Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd II
  139
  - Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
    140
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  140
4 Starting and Operating

142
- Starting the Engine
  142
- Normal Operation - Diesel Engine
  148
  - Cold Weather Precautions
    148
  - Engine Idling
    150
  - Stopping the Engine
    150
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  152
- Engine Break-In Recommendations - Gasoline Engine
  152
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  153
- Diesel Engine
  153
- Parking Brake
  153
  - Electric Park Brake (EPB)
    153
- Automatic Transmission
  156
  - Ignition Park Interlock
    157
  - System
    157
  - Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
    158
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
  163
  - Four-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case - if Equipped
    163
  - Five-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case - if Equipped
    165
- Active-Level Four Corner Air
  167
- Suspension System - if Equipped
  167
  - Description
    167
  - Air Suspension Modes
    169
  - Instrument Cluster Display Messages
    170
  - Operation
    170
- Active-Level Four Corner Air
  171
- Suspension System
  171
- Only) - if Equipped
  171
  - Description
    171
  - Air Suspension Modes
    173
  - Instrument Cluster Display Messages
    173
  - Operation
    174
- Axle Lock System - if Equipped
  175
- Limited-Slip Differential - if Equipped
  176
- Power Steering
  176
  - Electric Power Steering
    176
- Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engines
  177
- Only - if Equipped
  177
- Stop/Start System - if Equipped
  177
  - Autostop Mode
    177
  - Possible Reasons the Engine Does Not Autostop
    177
  - To Start the Engine While in Autostop Mode
    178
  - To Manually Turn off the Stop Start System
    178
  - System
    179
  - System Malfunction
    179
- Cruise Control Systems - if Equipped
  179
  - Cruise Control - if Equipped
    179
  - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) - if Equipped
    181
- Parksense Front/Rear Park Assist
  191
- System - if Equipped
  191
  - Parksense Sensors
    192
  - Parksense Warning Display
    192
  - Parksense Display
    192
  - Enabling and Disabling Front And/Or Rear Parksense
    195
  - Service the Parksense Park Assist
    195
  - System
    195
  - Cleaning the Parksense System
    196
  - Parksense System Usage Precautions
    196
- Parksense Active Park Assist System - if Equipped
  197
  - Enabling and Disabling the Parksense Active Park Assist System
    198
  - Parallel/Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation
    199
- Lanesense - if Equipped
  201
  - Lanesense Operation
    201
  - Turning Lanesense on or off
    202
  - Lanesense Warning Message
    202
  - Changing Lanesense Status
    204
- Parkview Rear Back up Camera
  204
  - AUX Camera - if Equipped
    206
- Surround View Camera System - if Equipped
  206
  - AUX Camera - if Equipped
    210
- Refueling the Vehicle - Gasoline Engine
  210
- Refueling the Vehicle - Diesel Engine
  212
  - Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel
    212
  - Bulk Fuel Storage - Diesel Fuel
    212
  - Diesel Exhaust Fluid
    213
  - Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage
    213
  - Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid
    213
- Vehicle Loading
  215
  - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
    215
  - Payload
    215
  - Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
    215
  - Tire Size
    215
  - Rim Size
    216
  - Inflation Pressure
    216
  - Curb Weight
    216
  - Loading
    216
- Trailer Towing
  216
  - Common Towing Definitions
    216
  - Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
    220
  - Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    220
  - Trailer and Tongue Weight
    221
  - Trailer Reverse Steering Control
    221
  - Towing Requirements
    223
  - Towing Tips
    229
- Snowplow
  229
  - Before Plowing
    230
  - Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
    230
  - Over the Road Operation with Snowplow Attached
    231
  - Operating Tips
    231
  - General Maintenance
    231
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome)
  232
- Driving Tips
  236
  - Driving on Slippery Surfaces
    236
  - Driving through Water
    236
  - Off-Road Driving Tips
    237
5 Multimedia

238
- Uconnect Systems
  238
- Cybersecurity
  238
- Uconnect Settings
  239
  - Customer Programmable Features
    239
- Head-Up Display (Hud)
  256
- Uconnect Introduction
  258
  - System Overview
    258
  - Safety and General Information
    260
- Uconnect Modes
  261
  - Steering Wheel Audio Controls
    261
  - Radio Mode
    261
  - Media Mode
    270
  - Phone Mode
    273
- Connected Vehicle Services
  284
- If Equipped
  284
  - Is My Vehicle Connected
    284
  - Introduction to Connected Vehicle Services
    284
  - Services
    286
  - Using Siriusxm Guardian
    288
  - Manage M y Sirius XM Guardian Account
    303
- CONNECTED SERVICES Faqs
  303
  - Connected Services SOS Faqs
    303
  - Connected Services Remote Door Lock/Unlock Faqs
    304
  - Connected Services Roadside Assistance Faqs
    304
  - Connected Services Send & Go Faqs
    304
  - Faqs
    305
  - Assistance Faqs
    305
  - Connected Services Remote Vehicle Start Faqs
    305
  - Connected Services Remote Horn & Lights Faqs
    306
  - Connected Services Account Faqs
    306
  - Data Collection & Privacy
    308
- Off-Road Pages - if Equipped
  309
  - Off-Road Pages Status Bar
    309
  - Vehicle Dynamics
    310
  - Accessory Gauge
    310
  - Pitch & Roll
    310
  - Suspension
    311
- Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
  311
  - Regulatory and Safety Information
    311
6 Safety

312
- Safety Features
  312
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    312
  - Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System
    313
- Auxiliary Driving Systems
  320
  - Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
    320
  - If Equipped
    320
  - Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Mitigation - if Equipped
    326
  - (Tpms)
    329
- Occupant Restraint Systems
  336
  - Occupant Restraint Systems Features
    336
  - Important Safety Precautions
    336
  - Seat Belt Systems
    337
  - Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
    344
  - Child Restraints
    357
- Safety Tips
  371
  - Transporting Passengers
    371
  - Transporting Pets
    371
  - Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
    371
  - Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
    373
  - Exhaust Gas
    373
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    374
- In Case of Emergency
  375
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  375
- Assist and Sos System - if Equipped
  375
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  379
  - Preparations for Jacking
    379
  - Jack Location
    380
  - Removal of Jack and Tools
    380
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    382
  - Jacking Instructions
    383
  - To Stow the Flat or Spare
    386
  - Reinstalling the Jack and Tools
    387
- Jump Starting
  388
  - Preparations for Jump Start
    388
  - Jump Starting Procedure
    389
- Refueling in Emergency - if Equipped
  391
- If Your Engine Overheats
  391
- Manual Park Release
  392
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  393
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  394
  - Two-Wheel Drive Models
    395
  - Four-Wheel Drive Models
    395
  - Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
    396
- Enhanced Accident Response System
  396
- (Ears)
  396
- Event Data Recorder (Edr)
  396
- Servicing and Maintenance
  397
- Scheduled Servicing - Gasoline
  397
- Engine
  397
  - Maintenance Plan
    397
- Scheduled Servicing - Diesel Engine
  401
- Engine Compartment
  406
  - L Engine with Stop/Start
    406
  - L Engine Without Stop/Start
    407
  - L Engine with Stop/Start
    408
  - L Diesel Engine
    409
  - Checking Oil Level
    410
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    410
  - Maintenance-Free Battery
    411
  - Pressure Washing
    411
- Vehicle Maintenance
  411
  - Engine Oil - Gas Engine
    412
  - Engine Oil Filter
    412
  - Engine Air Cleaner Filter
    413
  - Diesel Engine
    414
  - Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement - Diesel Engine
    415
  - Priming if the Engine Has Run out of Fuel - Diesel Engine
    416
  - Intervention Regeneration Strategy - Message Process Flow (Diesel Engine)
    416
  - Diesel Exhaust Fluid
    417
  - Air Conditioner Maintenance
    417
  - Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
    419
  - Body Lubrication
    420
  - Windshield Wiper Blades
    420
  - Exhaust System
    422
  - Cooling System
    423
  - Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler (Diesel Engine)
    426
  - Brake System
    427
  - Automatic Transmission
    428
  - Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
    428
  - Transfer Case
    429
  - Fuses
    429
  - Bulb Replacement
    439
- Tires
  445
  - Tire Safety Information
    445
  - Tires - General Information
    451
  - Tire Types
    456
  - Spare Tires - if Equipped
    457
  - Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
    458
  - Snow Traction Devices
    460
  - Tire Rotation Recommendations
    462
- Department of Transportation
  462
- Uniform Tire Quality Grades
  462
  - Treadwear
    462
  - Traction Grades
    463
  - Temperature Grades
    463
- Storing the Vehicle
  463
- Bodywork
  463
  - Protection from Atmospheric Agents
    463
  - Body and Underbody Maintenance
    464
  - Preserving the Bodywork
    464
- Interiors
  466
  - Seats and Fabric Parts
    466
  - Plastic and Coated Parts
    467
  - Leather Surfaces
    467
  - Glass Surfaces
    468
- Technical Specifications
  469
- Vehicle Identification Number
  469
- Brake System
  469
- Wheel and Tire Torque Specifications
  469
  - Torque Specifications
    469
- Fuel Requirements - Gasoline Engine
  470
  - L Engine
    470
  - L Engine
    471
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    471
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    471
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    471
  - Do Not Use E-85 in Non-Flex Fuel
    472
  - Vehicles
    472
  - CNG and LP Fuel System Modifications
    472
  - Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) in Gasoline
    472
  - Fuel System Cautions
    472
- Fuel Requirements - Diesel Engine
  473
  - Diesel Fuel Specifications
    473
  - Biodiesel Fuel Requirements
    474
- Fluid Capacities
  476
- Engine Fluids and Lubricants
  477
- Chassis Fluids and Lubricants
  480
10 Customer Assistance

481
- Your Vehicle
  481
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    481
  - Preparea List
    481
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    481
- If You Need Assistance
  481
  - FCA US LLC Customer Center
    481
  - FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
    482
  - Mexico
    482
  - Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
    482
  - Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
    482
  - Service Contract
    482
- Warranty Information
  483
- Mopar® Parts
  483
- Reporting Safety Defects
  483
  - In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
    483
  - In Canada
    483
- Publication Order Forms
  484
- General Information
  484

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