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RAM 2500 2021 Owner's Manual (504 pages)

Brand: RAM | Category: Automobile | Size: 32.56 MB

Table of Contents
4
Symbols Key
12
Van Conversions/Campers
12
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
12
Symbol Glossary
13
Keys
18
- Key Fob
  18
Sentry Key
21
Ignition Switch
22
- Keyless Enter-N-Go Ignition
  22
Remote Start - if Equipped (Gasoline)
23
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
  28
- 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
  30
- Keyless Enter-N-Go - Passive Entry
  30
- Equipped
  32
- Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit - if
  32
- Automatic Door Locks - if Equipped
  32
- Child-Protection Door Lock
  32
Steering Wheel
33
- Tilt Steering Column
  33
- Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
  34
Uconnect Voice Recognition
34
- Introducing Voice Recognition
  34
- Basic Voice Commands
  35
- Get Started
  35
- Additional Information
  36
Driver Memory Settings - if Equipped
36
Seats
37
- Manual Front Seat Adjustment
  38
- Manual Rear Seat Adjustment
  39
- Power Driver Seat Adjustment - if
  39
- Equipped
  39
- Heated Seats - if Equipped
  41
- Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
  42
- Head Restraints
  42
Driver Adjustable Pedals - if
45
Equipped
45
Mirrors
45
- Inside Rearview Mirror
  45
- Illuminated Vanity Mirror - if Equipped
  47
- Outside Mirrors
  47
- Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming
  48
- Mirror - if Equipped
  48
- Power Mirrors - if Equipped
  48
- Power Folding Outside Mirrors for
  48
- Standard and Trailer Tow - if Equipped
  48
- Power Convex Mirror Switch - if
  49
- Equipped
  49
- Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped
  50
- Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
  50
- Tilt Side Mirrors in Reverse - if
  50
- Equipped
  50
Universal Garage Door Opener
50
(Homelink®) - if Equipped
50
Exterior Lights
54
- Headlight Switch
  54
- Multifunction Lever
  55
- Daytime Running Lights (Drls) - if Equipped
  55
- High/Low Beam Switch
  55
- Automatic High Beam Headlamp
  55
- Control - if Equipped
  55
- Flash-To-Pass
  56
- Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
  56
- Directional LED Headlamp System - if
  56
- Equipped
  56
- Parking Lights and Panel Lights
  56
- Automatic Headlights with Wipers
  56
- Headlight Delay
  57
- Lights-On Reminder
  57
- Front Fog Lights - if Equipped
  57
- Turn Signals
  57
- Lane Change Assist - if Equipped
  57
- Cargo Lights/Trailer Spotter Lights with Bed Lights - if Equipped
  57
- Battery Saver
  58
Interior Lights
58
- Courtesy Lights
  58
- Illuminated Entry
  59
Windshield Wipers and Washers
60
- Windshield Wiper Operation
  60
- Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
  61
Climate Controls
61
- Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
  62
- And Functions
  62
- Manual Climate Control Descriptions and
  65
- Functions
  65
- Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
  67
- Climate Voice Recognition
  68
- Operating Tips
  68
Interior Storage and Equipment
70
- Storage
  70
- USB/AUX Control
  76
- Electrical Power Outlets
  77
- Power Inverter - if Equipped
  79
- Wireless Charging Pad - if Equipped
  80
Windows
81
- Power Windows
  81
- Automatic Window Features
  82
- Reset Auto-Up
  82
- Window Lockout Switch
  82
- Power Sliding Rear Window - if
  83
- Equipped
  83
- Manual Sliding Rear Window - if
  83
- Wind Buffeting
  83
Power Sunroof - if Equipped
83
- Single Pane Power Sunroof - if
  83
Hood
85
- To Open the Hood
  85
- To Close the Hood
  85
Tailgate
86
- Opening
  86
- Closing
  86
- Tailgate Removal
  86
- Bed Step - if Equipped
  88
Pickup Box
89
- Cargo Camera - if Equipped
  90
- Bed Rail Tie-Down System - if
  91
- Equipped
  91
Rambox - if Equipped
92
- Locking and Unlocking Rambox
  92
- Rambox Cargo Storage Bins
  93
- Rambox Safety Warning
  95
- Bed Divider - if Equipped
  95
Slide-In Campers
97
- Camper Applications
  97
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - if Equipped
97
Getting to Know Your Instrument Panel
103
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster - Gas Engine
103
- Base / Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Gas Engine
  104
Premium Instrument Cluster - Gas Engine
106
- Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Gas Engine
  107
Base Instrument Cluster - Diesel Engine
108
- Base Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Diesel Engine
  109
Premium Instrument Cluster - Diesel Engine
111
- Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Diesel Engine
  112
Instrument Cluster Display
113
Warning Lights and Messages
125
- Red Warning Lights
  125
- Yellow Warning Lights
  128
- Yellow Indicator Lights
  132
- Green Indicator Lights
  134
- White Indicator Lights
  135
- Blue Indicator Lights
  135
Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd II
135
- Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
  136
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
136
Programs
136
Starting and Operating
138
Engine
138
- Automatic Transmission
  138
- Tip Start Feature
  138
- Keyless Enter-N-Go - Ignition
  139
- Normal Starting Using ENGINE START/ STOP Button
  139
- Autopark - Rotary Shifter and Eight-Speed Transmission Only
  140
- Cold Weather Operation
  142
- 30°C)
  142
- After Starting
  142
Starting the Engine - Diesel Engine
142
Normal Operation - Diesel Engine
148
- Cold Weather Precautions
  149
- Engine Idling
  151
- Noise
  152
- Stopping the Engine
  152
- Idle Shutdown
  153
- Programmable Maximum Vehicle
  153
- Speed
  153
- Operating Precautions
  153
- Cooling System Tips
  154
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
154
Engine Break-In Recommendations - Gasoline Engine
155
Engine Break-In Recommendations - Diesel Engine
155
Parking Brake
156
Diesel Exhaust Brake - Engine
157
Braking (if Equipped)
157
Automatic Transmission
158
- Ignition Park Interlock
  159
- System
  159
- Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
  159
- Six-Speed Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
  164
Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
170
Auxiliary Switches - if Equipped
170
Active Noise Cancellation
170
Air Suspension System - if Equipped
179
- Description
  179
- Air Suspension Modes
  180
- Instrument Cluster Display Messages
  180
- Operation
  181
Axle Locker System - Power Wagon
181
Models Only (if Equipped)
181
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power Wagon Only
182
Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon Only
184
- Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics
  184
- Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
  185
- Crossing Obstacles (Rocks and Other High Points)
  186
- Hill Climbing
  187
- Driving through Water
  189
- Airing down for Off-Road Driving
  190
- Vehicle Recovery
  190
- After Driving Off-Road
  192
Limited-Slip Differential
193
Winch Usage - Power Wagon Only (if Equipped)
193
- Things to Know before Using Your
  193
- Winch
  193
- Understanding the Features of Your Winch
  194
- Winch Accessories
  195
- Operating Your Winch
  195
- Rigging Techniques
  201
Fuel Saver Technology - Gasoline
202
Engine (if Equipped)
202
Cruise Control Systems - if Equipped
202
- Cruise Control - if Equipped
  202
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) - if
  204
- Equipped
  204
Parksense Front/Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
215
- Parksense Sensors
  215
- Parksense Warning Display
  215
- Parksense Display
  215
- Enabling and Disabling Front And/Or Rear Parksense
  218
- Service the Parksense Front/Rear Park Assist System
  218
- Cleaning the Parksense System
  219
- Parksense System Usage Precautions
  219
Lanesense - if Equipped
220
- Lanesense Operation
  220
- Turning Lanesense on or off
  221
- Lanesense Warning Message
  221
- Changing Lanesense Status
  222
Parkview Rear Back up Camera
223
- AUX Camera - if Equipped
  225
Surround View Camera System - if
226
Equipped
226
- AUX Camera - if Equipped
  231
Engine Runaway - Diesel Engine
232
Refueling the Vehicle - Gasoline Engine
232
- Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
  233
Refueling the Vehicle - Diesel Engine
234
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid
  234
Vehicle Loading
237
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
  237
- Payload
  237
- Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
  237
- Tire Size
  237
- Rim Size
  238
- Inflation Pressure
  238
- Curb Weight
  238
- Loading
  238
Trailer Towing
238
- Common Towing Definitions
  238
- Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
  242
- Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
  243
- Trailer and Tongue Weight
  243
- Towing Requirements
  243
- Towing Tips
  249
Snowplow
250
- Before Plowing
  250
- Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
  250
- Over the Road Operation with Snowplow Attached
  251
- Operating Tips
  251
- General Maintenance
  251
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome)
252
Driving Tips
256
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  256
- Driving through Water
  256
- Off-Road Driving Tips
  257
Uconnect Systems
259
Cybersecurity
259
Uconnect Settings
260
- Customer Programmable Features
  261
Uconnect Introduction
278
- System Overview
  278
- Safety and General Information
  280
Uconnect Modes
281
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
  281
- Radio Mode
  281
- Media Mode
  289
- Phone Mode
  292
Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
303
- Regulatory and Safety Information
  303
Off-Road Pages - if Equipped
304
- Off-Road Pages Status Bar
  304
- Vehicle Dynamics
  305
- Accessory Gauge
  305
- Pitch & Roll
  306
- Forward Facing Camera
  306
Safety Features
307
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
  307
- Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System
  308
Auxiliary Driving Systems
315
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) - if
  315
- Equipped
  315
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Mitigation - if Equipped
  322
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  324
- (Tpms)
  324
Occupant Restraint Systems
332
- Occupant Restraint Systems Features
  332
- Important Safety Precautions
  332
- Seat Belt Systems
  333
- Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
  342
- Child Restraints
  352
Safety Tips
369
- Transporting Passengers
  369
- Transporting Pets
  369
- Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
  369
- Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
  370
- Exhaust Gas
  371
- Carbon Monoxide Warnings
  371
In Case of Emergency
372
Hazard Warning Flashers
372
Assist and Sos System - if Equipped
373
Jacking and Tire Changing
376
- Preparations for Jacking
  377
- Jack Location
  377
- Removal of Jack and Tools
  377
- Removing the Spare Tire
  379
- Jacking Instructions
  380
- To Stow the Flat or Spare
  383
- Reinstalling the Jack and Tools
  385
- Hub Caps/Wheel Covers - if Equipped
  385
Jump Starting
386
- Preparations for Jump Start
  387
- Jump Starting Procedure
  388
Gear Selector Override - 6-Speed
389
Transmission
389
Manual Park Release - 8 - Speed
390
Transmission
390
If Your Engine Overheats
391
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
391
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
392
- Two-Wheel Drive Models
  394
- Four-Wheel Drive Models
  394
- Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  394
Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)
395
Event Data Recorder (Edr)
395
Servicing and Maintenance
396
Scheduled Servicing - Gasoline
396
Engine
396
- Maintenance Plan - Gasoline Engine
  397
Scheduled Servicing- Diesel Engine
400
Engine Compartment
406
- L Engine
  406
- L Diesel Engine - Six-Speed 68RFE
  407
- L Diesel Engine - Six-Speed AS69RC HD
  408
- Checking Oil Level
  409
- Adding Washer Fluid
  409
- Maintenance-Free Battery
  409
- Pressure Washing
  410
Vehicle Maintenance
410
- Engine Oil
  410
- Engine Oil Filter
  411
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter
  412
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
  414
- Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
  416
- Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter - Diesel Engine
  417
- Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement - Diesel Engine
  418
- Replacement - Diesel Engine
  419
- Priming if the Engine Has Run out of Fuel - Diesel Engine
  420
- Intervention Regeneration Strategy - Message Process Flow
  421
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid
  422
- Body Lubrication
  422
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  422
- Exhaust System
  424
- Cooling System
  426
- Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler
  429
- Brake System
  429
- Automatic Transmission
  430
- Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
  432
- Transfer Case
  433
- Noise Control System Required
  433
- Maintenance & Warranty
  433
- Fuses
  436
- Bulb Replacement
  444
Tires
451
- Tire Safety Information
  451
- Tires - General Information
  457
- Tire Types
  461
- Spare Tires - if Equipped
  462
- Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
  463
- Snow Traction Devices
  465
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  467
Department of Transportation Uniform
468
Tire Quality Grades
468
- Treadwear
  469
- Traction Grades
  469
- Temperature Grades
  469
Storing the Vehicle
469
Bodywork
470
- Protection from Atmospheric Agents
  470
- Body and Underbody Maintenance
  470
- Preserving the Bodywork
  470
Interiors
472
- Seats and Fabric Parts
  472
- Plastic and Coated Parts
  473
- Leather Surfaces
  473
- Glass Surfaces
  474
Technical Specifications
475
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
475
Brake System
475
- Hydraulic Brake Assist - if Equipped
  475
Wheel and Tire Torque Specifications
476
- Torque Specifications
  476
Fuel Requirements - Gasoline Engine
477
- L Engine
  477
- Reformulated Gasoline
  477
- Materials Added to Fuel
  477
- Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
  477
- Do Not Use E-85 in Non-Flex Fuel
  478
- Vehicles
  478
- CNG and LP Fuel System Modifications
  478
- Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) in Gasoline
  478
- Fuel System Cautions
  478
Fuel Requirements - Diesel Engine
479
- Fuel Specifications
  479
- Biodiesel Fuel Requirements
  480
Fluid Capacities
482
Engine Fluids and Lubricants
483
Chassis Fluids and Lubricants
487
Customer Assistance
489
Your Vehicle
489
- Prepare for the Appointment
  489
- Preparea List
  489
- Be Reasonable with Requests
  489
If You Need Assistance
489
- FCA US LLC Customer Center
  489
- FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
  490
- Mexico
  490
- Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
  490
- Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
  490
- Service Contract
  490
Warranty Information
491
Mopar® Parts
491
Reporting Safety Defects
491
- In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
  491
- In Canada
  491
Publication Order Forms
491
General Information
492

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