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RAM 2012 Truck Chassis cab Owner's Manual (506 pages)

2012, Chassis cab

Brand: RAM | Category: Automobile | Size: 4 MB

Introduction 1

5
- Introduction
  3
  - Table of Contents
    5
- Introduction
  6
- How to Use this Manual
  6
- Warnings and Cautions
  8
- Van Conversions/Campers
  8
- Vehicle Identification Number
  8
- Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
  9
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

11
- A Word about Your Keys
  14
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
  14
- Sentry Key
  18
  - Replacement Keys
    19
  - Customer Key Programming
    20
  - General Information
    20
- Vehicle Security Alarm - if Equipped
  20
  - Rearming of the System
    20
  - To Arm the System
    21
  - To Disarm the System
    21
  - Security System Manual Override
    21
- Illuminated Entry - if Equipped
  22
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) - if Equipped
  22
  - Remote Unlock the Doors
    23
  - To Lock the Doors
    25
  - Using the Panic Alarm
    26
  - Programming Additional Transmitters
    26
  - Transmitter Battery Replacement
    27
  - General Information
    27
- Remote Starting System - if Equipped
  28
  - How to Use Remote Start
    28
- Door Locks
  31
  - Manual Door Locks
    31
  - Power Door Locks - if Equipped
    32
    
    Automatic Door Locks Programmin
    33
    
    Auto Unlock Doors
    34
  - Child-Protection Door Lock
    36
- Windows
  37
  - Power Windows - if Equipped
    37
  - Wind Buffeting
    41
- Occupant Restraints
  41
- Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bag
  56
- Air Bag System Components
  57
- Advanced Front Air Bag Features
  58
- Air Bag Deployment Sensors and Controls
  60
  - Air Bag Warning Light
    65
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)
  66
- Child Restraints
  67
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  80
- Safety Tips
  80
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

85
- Mirrors
  89
- Uconnect™ Phone - if Equipped
  95
  - Operation
    98
  - Phone Call Features
    105
  - Uconnect™ Phone Features
    108
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    113
  - Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ Phone
    115
- UNDERSTANDING the FEATURES of YOUR VEHICLE General Information
  126
- Voice Command - if Equipped
  126
  - Voice Command System Operation
    126
  - Commands
    127
  - Voice Training
    131
- Seats
  131
  - Driver's Power Seat - if Equipped
    131
  - Passenger's Power Seat - if Equipped
    133
  - Power Lumbar - if Equipped
    135
  - Heated Seats - if Equipped
    135
  - Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
    138
  - Manual Seat Adjuster - if Equipped
    139
  - Manual Reclining Seats - if Equipped
    140
  - Head Restraints
    141
  - 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - if Equipped
    143
- Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
  143
- To Open and Close the Hood
  147
- Lights
  149
  - Headlights
    150
  - Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
    150
  - Headlights on with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
    151
  - Headlight Delay
    151
  - Parking Lights and Panel Lights
    152
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    152
  - Interior Lights
    153
  - Cargo Light
    154
  - Lights-On Reminder
    154
  - Battery Saver
    154
  - Daytime Running Lights - if Equipped
    155
  - Multifunction Lever
    155
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  156
  - Windshield Wipers
    156
  - Windshield Wiper Operation
    157
  - Intermittent Wiper System
    157
  - Windshield Washers
    158
  - Mist Feature
    158
- Tilt Steering Column
  159
- Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
  160
- Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
  161
- Electronic Speed Control
  162
  - To Activate
    163
  - To Set a Desired Speed
    164
  - To Deactivate
    164
  - To Resume Speed
    164
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    164
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    165
- Overhead Console - if Equipped
  165
  - Courtesy/Reading Lights
    166
- Electrical Power Outlets
  167
- Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver - if Equipped
  171
- Power Inverter - if Equipped
  172
- Cupholders
  174
- Storage
  175
  - Glove Box Storage
    175
  - Door Storage
    177
  - Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped
    178
  - Seatback Storage
    180
  - Storage (Regular Cab)
    180
  - Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)
    181
  - Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
    182
- Rear Window Features
  182
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

185
- Instrument Panel Features
  189
- Instrument Cluster - Base
  190
- Instrument Cluster - Premium
  191
- Instrument Cluster Descriptions
  192
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped
  206
  - Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
    208
  - Distance to Empty (DTE)
    215
- EVIC Average Fuel Economy
  215
- Trip Functions
  215
- (Customer Information Features)
  216
- Vehicle Info
  216
- Compass / Temperature Display
  217
- Units
  217
- Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
  220
- Understanding Your Instrument Panel
  222
- Media Center 730N/430/430N
  225
- Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)
  226
- Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES+RSC)
  234
- Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
  235
- Ipod /USB/MP3 Control - if Equipped
  251
  - Connecting the Ipod or External USB Device
    252
  - Using this Feature
    252
  - Controlling the Ipod or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
    253
  - Play Mode
    253
  - List or Browse Mode
    255
  - Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
    257
- Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - if Equipped (REN/RER/RES Radios Only)
  258
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls - if Equipped
  262
  - Radio Operation
    263
  - CD Player
    263
- CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
  264
- Climate Controls
  264
  - Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
    265
  - Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - if Equipped
    269
- Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
  264
- Summer Operation
  274
- Winter Operation
  274
- Outside Air Intake
  275
- Vacation/Storage
  275
- Window Fogging and Frosting
  275
- Operating Tips
  276
Starting and Operating

277
- Starting Procedures
  281
  - Normal Starting
    281
  - Automatic Transmission
    281
  - Extreme Cold Weather (below -20°F or 29°C)
    282
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    282
  - After Starting
    283
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  283
- Automatic Transmission
  284
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
  296
- Limited-Slip Differential
  306
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  307
  - Acceleration
    307
  - Traction
    307
- Driving through Water
  308
  - Flowing/Rising Water
    308
  - Shallow Standing Water
    308
- Power Steering
  310
  - Power Steering Fluid Check
    311
- Parking Brake
  312
- Brake System
  314
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
    315
- Tire Safety Information
  317
  - Tire Markings
    317
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    320
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions
    321
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    322
- Tires - General Information
  326
  - Tire Pressure
    326
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    327
  - Radial Ply Tires
    332
  - Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel - if Equipped
    332
  - Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    333
  - Full Size Spare - if Equipped
    334
  - Limited-Use Spare - if Equipped
    334
  - Tire Spinning
    335
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    335
  - Life of Tire
    336
  - Replacement Tires
    336
- Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if Equipped
  338
- Tire Chains
  338
- Snow Tires
  340
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  341
  - Dual Rear Wheels
    342
- Fuel Requirements
  343
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    344
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    344
  - E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
    344
  - MMT in Gasoline
    345
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    346
  - Fuel System Cautions
    346
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    347
- Adding Fuel
  348
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    349
- Vehicle Loading
  349
  - Certification Label
    349
- Trailer Towing
  352
  - Common Towing Definitions
    352
  - Trailer Hitch Classification
    355
  - Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    356
  - Trailer and Tongue Weight
    356
  - Towing Requirements
    357
  - Towing Tips
    364
- Snowplow
  366
  - Before Plowing
    367
  - Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
    367
  - Over the Road Operation with Snowplow Attached
    368
  - Operating Tips
    368
  - General Maintenance
    369
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
  370
What to Do in Emergencies

381
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  382
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  382
  - 3500 Models - if Equipped
    383
  - Preparations for Jacking
    384
  - Jacking Instructions
    385
- Hoisting
  394
- Jump-Starting Procedures
  394
  - Preparations for Jump-Start
    395
  - Jump-Starting Procedure
    396
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  398
- Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  399
- Shift Lever Override
  400
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  401
  - Towing Without the Ignition Key Fob
    402
  - Two-Wheel Drive Models
    403
  - Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
    404
Maintaining Your Vehicle

405
- Engine Compartment - 5.7L
  407
- Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
  408
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    408
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  409
- Replacement Parts
  410
- Dealer Service
  411
- Maintenance Procedures
  411
  - Engine Oil
    412
- Engine Oil Filter
  414
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter
  415
- Maintenance-Free Battery
  416
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
  417
- Front Prop Shaft Lubrication - Four-Wheel Drive Models
  418
- Body Lubrication
  419
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  419
- Adding Washer Fluid
  420
  - Exhaust System
    421
  - Cooling System
    423
  - Brake System
    429
  - Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
    432
  - Transfer Case
    433
  - Automatic Transmission
    434
  - Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    437
- Fuses
  442
  - Totally Integrated Power Module
    442
- Vehicle Storage
  447
- Replacement Bulbs
  448
- Bulb Replacement
  449
- Fluid Capacities
  455
- Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
  456
  - Engine
    456
  - Chassis
    457
  - Service Schedule
    464
If You Need Consumer Assistance

477
- If You Need Assistance
  479
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  479
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    479
  - Prepare a List
    479
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    479
- MOPAR Parts
  482
- Reporting Safety Defects
  482
  - In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
    482
  - In Canada
    483
- Warranty Information
  482
- Publication Order Forms
  483

RAM 2012 Truck Chassis cab Owner's Manual (502 pages)

truck chassis cab

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

Introduction 1

5
- Introduction
  3
  - Table of Contents
    5
- Introduction
  6
- How to Use this Manual
  6
- Warnings and Cautions
  8
- Van Conversions/Campers
  8
- Vehicle Identification Number
  8
- Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
  9
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

11
- A Word about Your Keys
  14
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
  14
- Sentry Key
  18
  - Replacement Keys
    19
  - Customer Key Programming
    20
  - General Information
    20
- Vehicle Security Alarm - if Equipped
  21
  - Rearming of the System
    21
  - To Arm the System
    21
  - To Disarm the System
    21
  - Security System Manual Override
    22
- Illuminated Entry - if Equipped
  22
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) - if Equipped
  23
  - Remote Unlock the Doors
    23
  - To Lock the Doors
    25
  - Using the Panic Alarm
    26
  - Programming Additional Transmitters
    27
  - Transmitter Battery Replacement
    27
  - General Information
    28
- Remote Starting System - if Equipped
  28
  - How to Use Remote Start
    29
- Door Locks
  32
  - Manual Door Locks
    32
  - Power Door Locks - if Equipped
    33
  - Child-Protection Door Lock
    34
- Windows
  36
  - Power Windows - if Equipped
    36
  - Wind Buffeting
    39
- Occupant Restraints
  40
- Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bag
  54
- Advanced Front Air Bag Features
  56
- Air Bag System Components
  56
- Air Bag Deployment Sensors and Controls
  59
  - Air Bag Warning Light
    64
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)
  65
- Child Restraints
  66
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  79
- Safety Tips
  79
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

85
- Mirrors
  89
- Uconnect™ Phone - if Equipped
  95
  - Operation
    98
  - Phone Call Features
    105
  - Uconnect™ Phone Features
    108
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    113
  - Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ Phone
    114
  - General Information
    125
- Voice Command - if Equipped
  125
  - Voice Command System Operation
    125
  - Commands
    126
  - Voice Training
    130
- Seats
  130
  - Driver's Power Seat - if Equipped
    130
  - Passenger's Power Seat - if Equipped
    132
  - Power Lumbar - if Equipped
    134
  - Heated Seats - if Equipped
    134
  - Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
    137
  - Manual Seat Adjuster - if Equipped
    138
  - Manual Reclining Seats - if Equipped
    139
  - Head Restraints
    140
  - 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - if Equipped
    142
- Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
  142
  - Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE
    143
  - Transmitter to Memory
    143
  - Memory Position Recall
    145
  - To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory
    145
  - Easy Entry/Exit Seat
    146
- To Open and Close the Hood
  147
- Lights
  149
  - Headlights
    150
  - Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
    150
  - Headlights on with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
    151
  - Headlight Delay
    151
  - Parking Lights and Panel Lights
    151
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    152
  - Interior Lights
    152
  - Cargo Light
    154
  - Lights-On Reminder
    154
  - Battery Saver
    154
  - Daytime Running Lights - if Equipped
    155
  - Multifunction Lever
    155
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  156
  - Windshield Wipers
    156
  - Windshield Wiper Operation
    157
  - Intermittent Wiper System
    157
  - Windshield Washers
    158
  - Mist Feature
    158
- Tilt Steering Column
  159
- Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
  160
- Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
  161
- Electronic Speed Control
  162
  - To Activate
    163
  - To Set a Desired Speed
    164
  - To Deactivate
    164
  - To Resume Speed
    164
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    164
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    165
- Overhead Console - if Equipped
  165
  - Courtesy/Reading Lights
    166
- Electrical Power Outlets
  167
- Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver - if Equipped
  171
- Power Inverter - if Equipped
  172
- Cupholders
  174
- Storage
  175
  - Glove Box Storage
    175
  - Door Storage
    177
  - Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped
    178
  - Seatback Storage
    180
  - Storage (Regular Cab)
    180
  - Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)
    181
  - Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
    182
- Rear Window Features
  182
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

185
- Instrument Panel Features
  188
- Instrument Cluster - Base
  189
- Instrument Cluster - Premium
  190
- Instrument Cluster Descriptions
  191
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped
  205
  - Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
    207
  - Distance to Empty (DTE)
    213
- EVIC Average Fuel Economy
  214
- Trip Functions
  214
- (Customer Information Features)
  215
- Units
  215
- Vehicle Info
  215
- Compass / Temperature Display
  216
- Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
  218
- Understanding Your Instrument Panel
  
  224
- Understanding Your Instrument Panel
  
  258
  - Climate Controls
    258
    
    Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
    258
    
    Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - if Equipped
    262
    
    Summer Operation
    267
    
    Winter Operation
    267
    
    Vacation/Storage
    268
    
    Window Fogging and Frosting
    268
    
    Outside Air Intake
    268
    
    Operating Tips
    269
Starting and Operating

271
- Starting Procedures
  275
  - Normal Starting
    275
  - Automatic Transmission
    275
  - Extreme Cold Weather (below -20°F or 29°C)
    276
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    276
  - After Starting
    277
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  277
- Automatic Transmission
  278
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
  290
- Limited-Slip Differential
  300
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  301
  - Acceleration
    301
  - Traction
    301
- Driving through Water
  302
  - Flowing/Rising Water
    302
  - Shallow Standing Water
    302
- Power Steering
  304
  - Power Steering Fluid Check
    305
- Parking Brake
  306
- Brake System
  308
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
    309
- Tire Safety Information
  311
  - Tire Markings
    311
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    314
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions
    315
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    316
- Tires - General Information
  320
  - Tire Pressure
    320
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    321
  - Radial Ply Tires
    326
  - Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel - if Equipped
    326
  - Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    327
  - Full Size Spare - if Equipped
    328
  - Limited-Use Spare - if Equipped
    328
  - Tire Spinning
    329
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    329
  - Life of Tire
    330
  - Replacement Tires
    330
- Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if Equipped
  332
- Tire Chains
  332
- Snow Tires
  334
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  335
  - Dual Rear Wheels
    336
- Fuel Requirements
  337
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    338
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    338
  - E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
    338
  - MMT in Gasoline
    339
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    340
  - Fuel System Cautions
    340
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    341
- Adding Fuel
  342
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    343
- Vehicle Loading
  344
  - Certification Label
    344
- Trailer Towing
  346
  - Common Towing Definitions
    346
  - Trailer Hitch Classification
    349
  - Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    350
  - Trailer and Tongue Weight
    351
  - Towing Requirements
    353
  - Towing Tips
    362
- Snowplow
  363
  - Before Plowing
    364
  - Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
    364
  - Over the Road Operation with Snowplow Attached
    365
  - Operating Tips
    365
  - General Maintenance
    366
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
  367
What to Do in Emergencies

377
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  378
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  378
  - 3500 Models - if Equipped
    379
  - Preparations for Jacking
    380
  - Jacking Instructions
    381
- Hoisting
  390
- Jump-Starting Procedures
  390
  - Preparations for Jump-Start
    391
  - Jump-Starting Procedure
    392
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  394
- Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  395
- Shift Lever Override
  396
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  397
  - Towing Without the Ignition Key Fob
    398
  - Two-Wheel Drive Models
    399
  - Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
    400
Maintaining Your Vehicle

401
- Engine Compartment - 5.7L
  403
- Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
  404
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    404
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  405
- Replacement Parts
  406
- Dealer Service
  407
- Maintenance Procedures
  407
  - Engine Oil
    408
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter
  410
- Engine Oil Filter
  410
- Maintenance-Free Battery
  411
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
  413
- Body Lubrication
  414
- Front Prop Shaft Lubrication - Four-Wheel Drive Models
  414
- Adding Washer Fluid
  415
  - Exhaust System
    416
  - Cooling System
    419
  - Brake System
    425
  - Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
    427
  - Transfer Case
    429
  - Automatic Transmission
    429
  - Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    432
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  415
- Fuses
  437
  - Totally Integrated Power Module
    437
- Vehicle Storage
  443
- Replacement Bulbs
  444
- Bulb Replacement
  445
- Fluid Capacities
  451
- Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
  452
  - Engine
    452
  - Chassis
    453
  - Service Schedule
    460
If You Need Consumer Assistance

473
- If You Need Assistance
  475
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  475
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    475
  - Prepare a List
    475
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    475
- MOPAR Parts
  478
- Reporting Safety Defects
  478
  - In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
    478
  - In Canada
    479
- Warranty Information
  478
- Publication Order Forms
  479

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RAM 2012 Truck Chassis cab Owner's Manual (506 pages)

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

What to Do in Emergencies

Maintaining Your Vehicle

If You Need Consumer Assistance

RAM 2012 Truck Chassis cab Owner's Manual (502 pages)

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

What to Do in Emergencies

Maintaining Your Vehicle

If You Need Consumer Assistance

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