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RAM 1500 CLASSIC 2023 Owner's Manual (284 pages)

Brand: RAM | Category: Trucks | Size: 3 MB

Roadside Assistance
2
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
9
Symbols Key
10
Van Conversions/Campers
10
Consumer Information - Truck-Camper
10
Loading
10
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
12
Symbol Glossary
12
Getting to Know Your Vehicle
16
Keys
16
Key Fobs
16
Sentry Key
18
Ignition Switch
19
Ignition Node Module (IGNM) - if Equipped
19
Keyless Enter 'N Go™ Ignition - if Equipped
20
Remote Start - if Equipped
21
How to Use Remote Start
21
To Exit Remote Start Mode
21
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation
22
If Equipped
22
Remote Start Comfort Systems - if Equipped
22
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer
22
Remote Start Abort Message
22
Vehicle Security System
22
To Arm the System
23
To Disarm the System
23
Rearming of the System
23
Security System Manual Override
23
Doors
23
Manual Door Locks
23
Power Door Locks - if Equipped
24
Keyless Enter 'N Go™ - Passive Entry
24
If Equipped
24
Automatic Doors Unlock - if Equipped
26
Child-Protection Door Lock
26
Steering Wheel
26
Tilt Steering Column
26
Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
27
Uconnect Voice Recognition Quick Tips
27
Introducing Voice Recognition
27
Basic Voice Commands
28
Get Started
28
Additional Information
28
Seats
28
Manual Front Seat Adjustment
29
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
29
Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
29
Manual Rear Seat Adjustment
30
Power Driver Seat Adjustment - if Equipped
30
Reclining the Seatback
30
Power Lumbar - if Equipped
31
Heated Seats - if Equipped
31
Front Heated Seats
31
Head Restraints
31
Front Head Restraint Adjustment
32
Rear Head Restraint Adjustment
32
Front Head Restraint Removal
32
Rear Head Restraint Removal
32
Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
33
Mirrors
33
Inside Rearview Mirror
33
Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
33
Illuminated Vanity Mirror - if Equipped
34
Outside Mirrors
34
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
34
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
35
Outside Mirrors with Turn Signal and Approach
35
Lighting - if Equipped
35
Power Mirrors - if Equipped
35
Power Folding Outside Mirrors - if Equipped
35
Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped
36
Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
36
Universal Garage Door Opener
36
(Homelink®) - if Equipped
36
Before You Begin Programming Homelink
37
Erasing All the Homelink® Channels
37
Identifying Whether You Havea Rolling Code or Non-Rolling Code Device
37
Non-Rolling Code Device
37
Programming Homelink® to Agarage Door Opener
37
Opener
37
Programming Homelink® to a Miscellaneous
38
Device
38
Reprogramming a Single Homelink® Button
38
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
39
Security
39
Troubleshooting Tips
39
Exterior Lights
40
Headlight Switch
40
Multifunction Lever
41
Daytime Running Lights (Drls) - if Equipped
41
High/Low Beam Switch
41
Flash-To-Pass
41
Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
41
Parking Lights and Panel Lights
41
Headlights on with Wipers - if Equipped
41
Headlight Delay
41
Lights-On Reminder
42
Fog Lights - if Equipped
42
Turn Signals
42
Lane Change Assist - if Equipped
42
Cargo Light with Bed Lights - if Equipped
42
Battery Saver
43
Interior Lights
43
Courtesy Lights - if Equipped
43
Courtesy/Reading Lights
43
Dimmer Control
44
Windshield Wipers and Washers
44
Windshield Wiper Operation
45
Climate Controls
45
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions and
45
Functions
45
Manual Climate Control Descriptions and Functions
48
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
50
If Equipped
50
Climate Voice Recognition
50
Operating Tips
50
Interior Storage and Equipment
51
Storage
51
Glove Compartment
51
Second Row In-Floor Storage bin - if Equipped
53
Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
53
USB/MP3 Control
55
Electrical Power Outlets
55
Power Inverter - if Equipped
57
Windows
57
Power Windows - if Equipped
57
Automatic Window Features
57
Reset Auto-Up - if Equipped
58
Window Lockout Switch
58
Only)
58
Power Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
58
Manual Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
58
Wind Buffeting
58
Power Sunroof - if Equipped
59
Opening and Closing the Sunroof
59
Pinch Protect Feature
59
Venting Sunroof
59
Sunshade Operation
59
Ignition off Operation
59
Sunroof Maintenance
60
Hood
60
To Open the Hood
60
To Close the Hood
60
Tailgate
60
Opening
60
Closing
60
Tailgate Removal
60
Disconnecting the Rear Camera and Remote Keyless Entry
61
Pickup Box
62
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - if Equipped
63
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal
63
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation
65
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning
68
Getting to Know Your Instrument Panel
69
Base Instrument Cluster
69
Base Instrument Cluster Descriptions
70
Premium Instrument Cluster
71
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions
72
Instrument Cluster Display
72
Instrument Cluster Display Controls
73
Oil Life Reset
73
Display Menu Items
74
Vehicle Info
74
Fuel Economy
74
Stored Messages
75
Screen Setup Menu Item
75
Turn Menu off - if Equipped
78
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message - Electrical Load Reduction Actions - if Equipped
78
Warning Lights and Messages
79
Red Warning Lights
79
Yellow Warning Lights
81
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
81
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
82
Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
82
Yellow Indicator Lights
83
Green Indicator Lights
83
White Indicator Lights
84
Blue Indicator Lights
84
Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd II
84
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
85
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
85
Maintenance Programs
85
Starting and Operating
86
Starting the Engine
86
Automatic Transmission
86
Tip Start Feature
86
Autopark
86
Extended Park Starting
87
If Engine Fails to Start
87
Cold Weather Operation (below -22°F or −30°C)
88
After Starting
88
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
88
Engine Break-In Recommendations
88
Parking Brake
89
Automatic Transmission
89
Key Ignition Park Interlock - if Equipped
90
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) System
90
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
90
Gear Ranges
91
Transmission Limp Home Mode
92
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
92
When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode
93
Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
93
Four-Position Electronically-Shifted Transfer Case
93
Shifting Procedure
94
Limited-Slip Differential
95
Fuel Saver Technology - 5.7L Engines Only (if Equipped)
95
Electric Power Steering
95
Cruise Control System - if Equipped
95
Cruise Control
95
To Resume Speed
97
Parksense Rear Park Assist System
97
If Equipped
97
Parksense Sensors
97
Parksense Display
97
Parksense Warning Display
99
Enabling and Disabling Parksense
99
Operation with a Trailer
99
Service the Parksense Rear Park Assist System
100
Cleaning the Parksense System
100
Parksense System Usage Precautions
100
Parkview Rear Back up Camera
101
Refueling the Vehicle
102
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
102
Vehicle Loading
102
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
102
Payload
103
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
103
Tire Size
103
Rim Size
103
Inflation Pressure
103
Curb Weight
103
Loading
103
Trailer Towing
103
Common Towing Definitions
103
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
104
Weight-Carrying Hitch
104
Weight-Distributing Hitch
104
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
105
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
106
Trailer and Tongue Weight
106
Towing Requirements
106
Towing Requirements - Tires
107
Towing Requirements - Trailer Brakes
107
Integrated Trailer Brake Module - if Equipped
107
Towing Requirements - Trailer Lights and Wiring
109
Towing Tips
110
Tow/Haul Mode
110
Snowplow
110
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome)
111
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
111
Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
111
Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models
111
Driving Tips
113
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
113
Driving through Water
114
Off-Road Driving Tips
114
Multimedia
116
Uconnect Systems
116
Cybersecurity
116
Uconnect Settings
116
Customer Programmable Features
116
Safety/Driving Assistance
121
Doors and Locks
127
Compass Settings - if Equipped
129
Siriusxm® Setup
131
Uconnect Introduction
133
System Overview
133
Safety and General Information
135
Uconnect Modes
135
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
135
Radio Operation
136
Radio Mode
136
Radio Controls
136
Siriusxm® Satellite Radio Mode - if Equipped
137
Setting Presets
140
Audio Settings
141
Media Mode
142
Phone Mode
144
Phone Operation
144
Phone Call Features
147
Connected Vehicle Services - if Equipped
151
Is My Vehicle Connected
151
Introduction to Connected Vehicle Services
151
Features and Packages
152
Getting Started with Connected Vehicle Services
152
Using Siriusxm Guardian
153
Remote Commands
155
Remote Door Lock/Unlock
156
Remote Vehicle Start
157
Remote Horn & Lights
157
Vehicle Finder
158
Manage My Siriusxm Guardian™ Account
161
CONNECTED SERVICES Faqs
161
Connected Services SOS Faqs - if Equipped
161
Connected Services Remote Door Lock/Unlock Faqs
161
Connected Services Roadside Assistance Faqs
162
Connected Services Send & Go Faqs - if Equipped
162
Connected Services Vehicle Finder Faqs
162
Connected Services Stolen Vehicle Assistance Faqs - if Equipped
162
Connected Services Remote Vehicle Start Faqs
163
Connected Services Remote Horn & Lights Faqs
163
Connected Services Account Faqs - if Equipped
163
Data Collection & Privacy
165
Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
165
Regulatory and Safety Information
165
Safety
166
Safety Features
166
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
166
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System
166
ESC Operating Modes
168
Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and Esc off Indicator Light
169
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
169
Towing with HSA
169
Auxiliary Driving Systems
170
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
170
Premium System
171
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Mitigation - if Equipped
173
FCW Limited Warning
174
Occupant Restraint Systems
174
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
174
Important Safety Precautions
174
Seat Belt Systems
175
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
175
Lap/Shoulder Belts
176
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
177
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
177
First Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions (Regular Cab Only)
178
First Row Center Lap Belt Operating Instructions - if Equipped
179
Seat Belt Extender
179
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
179
Seat Belt Pretensioner
180
Energy Management Feature
180
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
181
Airbag System Components
181
Air Bag Warning Light
181
Front Airbags
182
Driver and Passenger Front Air Bag Features
182
Front Air Bag Operation
182
Knee Impact Bolsters
183
Supplemental Side Air Bags
183
If a Deployment Occurs
185
Enhanced Accident Response System
186
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
186
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
186
Child Restraints
187
Summary of Recommendations for Restraining Children in Vehicles
187
Infant and Child Restraints
188
Older Children and Child Restraints
188
Children too Large for Booster Seats
189
Recommendations for Attaching Child Restraints
189
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System
190
LATCH Positions for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
190
Locating the LATCH Anchorages
192
Locating the Upper Tether Anchorages
192
Center Seat LATCH
192
To Install a LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
193
How to Stow an Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt
193
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt
193
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
194
Installing a Child Restraint with a Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) - if Equipped
196
Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage
196
Safety Tips
199
Transporting Passengers
199
Transporting Pets
199
Connected Vehicles
199
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
199
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
200
Fluid Leaks
201
Exhaust Gas
201
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
201
In Case of Emergency
202
Hazard Warning Flashers
202
Assist and Sos Mirror - if Equipped
202
Jacking and Tire Changing
204
Preparations for Jacking
204
Jack Location
205
Removal of Jack and Tools
205
Removing the Spare Tire
206
Jacking Instructions
207
To Stow the Flat or Spare
209
Reinstalling the Jack and Tools
210
Jump Starting
210
Preparations for Jump Start
211
Jump Starting Procedure
211
If Your Engine Overheats
212
Manual Park Release
212
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
213
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
214
Two-Wheel Drive Models
215
Four-Wheel Drive Models
215
Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
216
Enhanced Accident Response System
216
(Ears)
216
Event Data Recorder (Edr)
216
Servicing and Maintenance
217
Scheduled Servicing
217
Maintenance Plan
217
Engine Compartment
220
3.6L Engine
220
L Engine
221
Checking Oil Level
222
Adding Washer Fluid
222
Maintenance-Free Battery
222
Pressure Washing
223
Vehicle Maintenance
223
Engine Oil
223
Engine Oil Filter
224
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
224
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement
224
Air Conditioner Maintenance
225
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134A - if Equipped
225
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-1234Yf - if Equipped
225
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
227
Body Lubrication
227
Windshield Wiper Blades
228
Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
228
Exhaust System
229
Cooling System
230
Engine Coolant Checks
230
Cooling System - Drain, Flush and Refill
230
Selection of Coolant
231
Adding Coolant
231
Cooling System Pressure Cap
231
Disposal of Used Coolant
231
Checking Coolant Level
232
Brake System
232
Fluid Level Check - Brake Master Cylinder
232
Automatic Transmission
233
Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
234
Transfer Case
234
Fuses
234
Power Distribution Center
235
Bulb Replacement
241
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
242
Tires
245
Tire Safety Information
245
Tire Markings
245
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
247
Tire Terminology and Definitions
247
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
248
Tires - General Information
251
Tire Inflation Pressures
251
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
251
Radial Ply Tires
252
Run Flat Tires - if Equipped
252
Tire Spinning
252
Tread Wear Indicators
252
Replacement Tires
253
Tire Types
253
All Season Tires - if Equipped
253
Summer or Three Season Tires - if Equipped
254
Spare Tires - if Equipped
254
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel - if Equipped
254
Collapsible Spare Tire - if Equipped
255
Limited Use Spare - if Equipped
255
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
255
Snow Traction Devices
256
Tire Rotation Recommendations
257
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
257
Treadwear
257
Traction Grades
258
Temperature Grades
258
Storing the Vehicle
258
Bodywork
259
Protection from Atmospheric Agents
259
Body and Underbody Maintenance
259
Preserving the Bodywork
259
Special Care
260
Spray-On Bedliner - if Equipped
260
Interiors
260
Seats and Fabric Parts
260
Plastic and Coated Parts
261
Leather Surfaces
261
Glass Surfaces
262
Technical Specifications
263
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
263
Brake System
263
Wheel and Tire Torque Specifications
263
Torque Specifications
263
Fuel Requirements
264
3.6L Engine
264
Reformulated Gasoline
264
Materials Added to Fuel
264
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
264
Do Not Use E-85 in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
265
CNG and LP Fuel System Modifications
265
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) in Gasoline
265
Fuel System Cautions
265
Fluid Capacities
266
Engine Fluids and Lubricants
266
Chassis Fluids and Lubricants
267
Customer Assistance
268
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
268
Prepare for the Appointment
268
Prepare a List
268
Be Reasonable with Requests
268
If You Need Assistance
268
Roadside Assistance
268
FCA US LLC Customer Center
269
FCA Canada Customer Care
269
Mexico
269
Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
269
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or
269
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
269
Service Contract
269
Warranty Information
270
Mopar® Parts
270
Reporting Safety Defects
270
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
270
In Canada
271
Publication Order Forms
271
General Information
271
Driving and Alcohol
283

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