User Manuals: RAM 3500 2023 Heavy Duty Truck

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RAM 3500 2023 Owner's Manual (468 pages)

Brand: RAM | Category: Automobile | Size: 20 MB

Table of Contents
4
Symbols Key
12
Van Conversions/Campers
12
Consumer Information - Truck-Camper Loading
12
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
14
Symbol Glossary
14
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
24
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation
25
If Equipped
25
Remote Start Comfort Systems - if Equipped
25
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer Activation - if Equipped
25
Remote Start Abort Message
25
Remote Start- if Equipped (Diesel)
26
How to Use Remote Start
26
Vehicle Security System - if Equipped
26
To Arm the System
26
To Disarm the System
27
Rearming of the System
27
Security System Manual Override
27
Doors
27
Manual Door Locks
27
Power Door Locks - if Equipped
28
Power Side Steps - if Equipped
28
Keyless Enter 'N Go
28
Passive Entry (if Equipped)
28
Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit - if Equipped
30
Automatic Door Locks
30
If Equipped
30
Child-Protection Door Lock
30
Steering Wheel
31
Tilt Steering Column
31
Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
31
Uconnect Voice Recognition
32
If Equipped
32
Introducing Voice Recognition
32
Basic Voice Commands
32
Get Started
32
Additional Information
33
Driver Memory Settings - if Equipped
33
Programming the Memory Feature
33
Linking and Unlinking the Remote
34
Keyless Entry Key Fob to Memory
34
Memory Position Recall
34
Seats
34
Manual Front Seat Adjustment - if Equipped
34
Power Driver Seat Adjustment - if Equipped
35
Heated Seats - if Equipped
36
Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
37
Head Restraints
38
Driver Adjustable Pedals
40
If Equipped
40
Mirrors
40
Inside Rearview Mirror
40
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
42
If Equipped
42
Outside Mirrors
43
Outside Automatic Dimming
44
Mirror - if Equipped
44
Power Mirrors - if Equipped
44
Power Folding Outside Mirrors - if Equipped
45
Automatic Power Folding
45
Mirrors - if Equipped
45
Tilt Side Mirrors in Reverse
46
If Equipped
46
Power Convex Mirror Switch
46
Forward Utility Lights and Rear Guidance Lights
46
Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
47
Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink®)
47
Before You Begin Programming Homelink
48
Erasing All the Home Link Channels
48
Identifying Whether You Have a Rolling Code or
48
Non-Rolling Code Device
48
Programming Homelink® to a Garage Door Opener
48
Programming Homelink® to a Miscellaneous Device
49
Reprogramming a Single Homelink® Button
49
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
49
Security
50
Troubleshooting Tips
50
Exterior Lights
51
Headlight Switch
51
Multifunction Lever
51
Daytime Running Lights (Drls)
52
If Equipped
52
High/Low Beam Switch
52
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
52
Flash-To-Pass
52
Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
52
Directional LED Headlamp
53
System - if Equipped
53
Parking Lights and Panel Lights
53
Automatic Headlights with Wipers
53
Headlight Illumination on Approach
53
Headlight Delay
53
Lights-On Reminder
53
Front Fog Lights - if Equipped
54
Turn Signals
54
Lane Change Assist - if Equipped
54
Cargo Lights/Trailer Spotter Lights/Trailer Hitch Light with Bed Lights - if Equipped
54
Battery Saver
55
Interior Lights
55
Courtesy Lights
55
Illuminated Entry
57
Windshield Wipers and Washers
57
Windshield Wiper Operation
57
Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
58
Climate Controls
58
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions and
58
Functions
58
Manual Climate Control Descriptions and
61
Functions
61
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
63
Climate Voice Recognition
63
If Equipped
63
Operating Tips
63
Interior Storage and Equipment
64
Storage
64
USB/AUX Control
70
Electrical Power Outlets
71
Power Inverter - if Equipped
72
Wireless Charging Pad
74
If Equipped
74
Windows
74
Power Windows
74
Automatic Window Features
75
Reset Auto-Up
75
Window Lockout Switch
75
Power Sliding Rear Window
76
If Equipped
76
Manual Sliding Rear Window
76
Wind Buffeting
76
Power Sunroof - if Equipped
76
Single Pane Power Sunroof
76
Hood
77
To Open the Hood
77
To Close the Hood
78
Tailgate
78
Opening
78
Closing
78
Tailgate Removal
78
Bed Step - if Equipped
80
Pickup Box
81
Cargo Camera - if Equipped
82
Bed Rail Tie-Down System
83
If Equipped
83
Rambox - if Equipped
84
Locking and Unlocking Rambox
84
Rambox Cargo Storage Bins
84
Rambox Safety Warning
86
Bed Divider - if Equipped
87
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - if Equipped
88
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal
88
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation
90
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning
93
Midline Instrument Cluster - Gas Engine
94
Getting to Know Your Instrument Panel
95
Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Gas Engine
95
Highline Instrument Cluster - Gas Engine
96
Highline Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Gas Engine
97
Premium Instrument Cluster - Gasoline
98
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions
99
Gasoline
99
Midline Instrument Cluster - Diesel Engine
100
Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Diesel Engine
101
Highline Instrument Cluster - Diesel Engine
102
Highline Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Diesel Engine
103
Premium Instrument Cluster - Diesel
104
Diesel
106
Instrument Cluster Display
106
Instrument Cluster Display Location and Controls
106
Oil Life Reset
109
Display Menu Items
109
Diesel Messages and Warnings - 6.7L Cummins® Diesel Engine
113
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message - Electrical Load Reduction Actions - if Equipped
116
Warning Lights and Messages
117
Red Warning Lights
117
Yellow Warning Lights
119
Yellow Indicator Lights
122
Green Indicator Lights
124
White Indicator Lights
125
Blue Indicator Lights
125
Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd II
125
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
126
Cybersecurity
126
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
126
Programs
126
Starting the Engine - Gasoline Engine
127
Automatic Transmission
127
Tip Start Feature
127
Keyless Enter 'N Go™ - Ignition
127
Normal Starting Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
127
Autopark - Rotary Shifter and 8-Speed Transmission Only
128
Starting and Operating
129
Extended Park Starting
129
If Engine Fails to Start
130
Cold Weather Operation
130
(Below -22°F or −30°C)
130
After Starting
130
Starting the Engine - Diesel Engine
130
Automatic Transmission
131
Keyless Enter 'N Go™ - Ignition
131
Extreme Cold Weather
132
Normal Starting Procedure Engine Manifold Air Temperature above 66° F (19° C)
132
Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature 0°F to 66°F (-18°C to 19°C)
133
Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature below 0°F (-18°C)
134
Starting Fluids
134
Normal Operation - Diesel Engine
135
Cold Weather Precautions
135
Engine Idling
136
Noise
137
Stopping the Engine
137
Idle Shutdown
138
Programmable Maximum Vehicle Speed
138
Operating Precautions
138
Cooling System Tips
138
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
139
Engine Break-In Recommendations
139
Gasoline Engine
139
Diesel Engine
139
Parking Brake
140
Diesel Exhaust Brake - Engine Braking (if Equipped)
141
Automatic Transmission
142
Ignition Park Interlock
142
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) System
143
8-Speed Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
143
6-Speed Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
146
Auxiliary Switches - if Equipped
150
Active Noise Cancellation
150
Four-Wheel Drive Operation
150
If Equipped
150
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (8-Speed Transmission) - if Equipped
150
Electronically Shifted Transfer
150
Case (6-Speed Transmission)
153
If Equipped
153
Manually Shifted Transfer Case - if Equipped
155
Air Suspension System - if Equipped
157
Description
157
Air Suspension Modes
157
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
158
Operation
158
Axle Locker System -If Equipped
158
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power Wagon Only
159
Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon
160
Rebel or Off-Road Package Equipped Only
160
Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics
160
Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
161
Crossing Obstacles (Rocks and Other High Points)
162
Hill Climbing
163
Driving through Water
164
Airing down for Off-Road Driving
165
Vehicle Recovery
166
After Driving Off-Road
167
Limited-Slip Differential
168
Winch Usage - if Equipped
168
Things to Know before Using Your Winch
168
Understanding the Features of Your Winch
169
Winch Accessories
169
Operating Your Winch
170
Rigging Techniques
174
Hydraulic Power Steering
175
Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Check
175
Cruise Control Systems - if Equipped
176
Cruise Control
176
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
177
Parksense Front/Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
185
Parksense Sensors
185
Parksense Warning Display
185
Parksense Display
185
Enabling and Disabling Front And/Or Rear Parksense
188
Service the Parksense Front/Rear Park Assist System
188
Cleaning the Parksense System
188
Parksense System Usage Precautions
188
Lanesense - if Equipped
189
Lanesense Operation
189
Turning Lanesense on or off
189
Lanesense Warning Message
190
Changing Lanesense Status
191
If Equipped
191
Parkview Rear Back up Camera
192
Surround View Camera System
193
If Equipped
193
Trailer Cameras - if Equipped
198
Trailer Surround View Camera System
198
AUX Camera
201
Engine Runaway - Diesel Engine
201
Refueling the Vehicle - Gasoline Engine
202
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
202
Refueling the Vehicle - Diesel Engine
203
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
203
Vehicle Loading
205
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
205
Payload
205
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
206
Tire Size
206
Rim Size
206
Inflation Pressure
206
Curb Weight
206
Loading
206
Trailer Towing
206
Common Towing Definitions
206
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
210
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
210
Trailer and Tongue Weight
210
Trailer Reverse Steering Control - if Equipped
211
Towing Requirements
214
Towing Tips
219
Snowplow
219
Before Plowing
219
Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
220
Over the Road Operation with Snowplow Attached
220
Operating Tips
220
General Maintenance
220
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome)
221
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
221
Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
222
Recreational Towing Four -Wheel Drive Models
222
Driving Tips
225
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
225
Driving through Water
225
Off-Road Driving Tips
226
Uconnect Systems
227
Cybersecurity
227
Uconnect Settings
228
Customer Programmable Features
228
Uconnect Introduction
252
System Overview
252
Safety and General Information
254
Uconnect Modes
255
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
255
Radio Mode
255
Media Mode
263
Phone Mode
265
Connected Vehicle Services - if Equipped
274
Is My Vehicle Connected
274
Introduction to Connected Vehicle Services
274
Services
275
Using Siriusxm Guardian
277
Manage M y Sirius XM Guardian Account
286
Connected Services Faqs
286
Connected Services SOS Faqs - if Equipped
286
Connected Services Remote Door Lock/Unlock Faqs
286
If Equipped
286
Connected Services Roadside Assistance Faqs
287
Connected Services Vehicle Finder Faqs
287
Connected Services Stolen Vehicle Assistance Faqs - if Equipped
288
Connected Services Remote Vehicle Start Faqs
288
Connected Services Remote Horn & Lights Faqs
288
Connected Services Account
289
Faqs - if Equipped
289
Data Collection & Privacy
290
Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
290
Regulatory and Safety Information
291
Off-Road Pages - if Equipped
291
Off-Road Pages Status Bar
292
Vehicle Dynamics
293
Accessory Gauge
294
Pitch & Roll
295
Suspension
296
Forward Facing Camera
296
Safety Features
297
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
297
Rear Seat Reminder Alert (RSRA)
298
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System
298
Auxiliary Driving Systems
303
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) - if Equipped
303
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Mitigation - if Equipped
308
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
311
Occupant Restraint Systems
317
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
317
Important Safety Precautions
318
Seat Belt Systems
318
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
325
Child Restraints
332
Safety Tips
348
Transporting Passengers
348
Transporting Pets
348
Connected Vehicles
348
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
348
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
349
Exhaust Gas
350
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
350
In Case of Emergency
351
Hazard Warning Flashers
351
Assist and Sos System - if Equipped
351
Jacking and Tire Changing
354
Preparations for Jacking
355
Jack Location
355
Removal of Jack and Tools
355
Removing the Spare Tire
356
Jacking Instructions
357
To Stow the Flat or Spare
360
Reinstalling the Jack and Tools
361
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers - if Equipped
362
Jump Starting
363
Preparations for Jump Start
363
Jump Starting Procedure
363
Gear Selector Override
364
6-Speed Transmission
364
Manual Park Release
365
8-Speed Transmission
365
If Your Engine Overheats
366
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
367
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
368
Two-Wheel Drive Models
369
Four-Wheel Drive Models
369
Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
370
Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)
370
Event Data Recorder (Edr)
370
Servicing and Maintenance
371
Scheduled Servicing
371
Maintenance Plan - Gasoline Engine
373
Maintenance Plan - Diesel Engine
375
Engine Compartment
379
L Gasoline Engine
379
L Diesel Engine - 6-Speed 68RFE
380
L Diesel Engine - 6-Speed AS69RC HD
381
Checking Oil Level
382
Adding Washer Fluid
382
Maintenance-Free Battery
382
Pressure Washing
383
Vehicle Maintenance
383
Engine Oil
383
Engine Oil Filter
384
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
384
Air Conditioner Maintenance
386
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
388
Diesel Engine
390
Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement - Diesel Engine
390
Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement - Diesel Engine
391
Priming if the Engine Has Run out of Fuel - Diesel Engine
392
Intervention Regeneration Strategy - Message Process Flow
392
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
393
Body Lubrication
393
Windshield Wiper Blades
393
Exhaust System
395
Cooling System
396
Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler
398
Brake System
399
Automatic Transmission
399
Level
401
Transfer Case
402
Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty
402
Fuses
405
Bulb Replacement
412
Tires
418
Tire Safety Information
418
Tires - General Information
423
Tire Types
427
Spare Tires - if Equipped
427
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
429
Snow Traction Devices
429
Tire Rotation Recommendations
432
Department of Transportation Uniform
434
Tire Quality Grades
434
Treadwear
434
Traction Grades
434
Temperature Grades
435
Storing the Vehicle
435
Bodywork
435
Protection from Atmospheric Agents
435
Body and Underbody Maintenance
436
Preserving the Bodywork
436
Interiors
437
Seats and Fabric Parts
437
Plastic and Coated Parts
438
Leather Surfaces
439
Glass Surfaces
439
Technical Specifications
440
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
440
Brake System
440
Hydraulic Brake Assist
440
If Equipped
440
Wheel and Tire Torque Specifications
440
Torque Specifications
440
Fuel Requirements - Gasoline Engine
442
L Engine
442
Reformulated Gasoline
442
Materials Added to Fuel
442
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
443
Do Not Use E-85 in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
443
CNG and LP Fuel System Modifications
443
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) in Gasoline
443
Fuel System Cautions
443
Fuel Requirements - Diesel Engine
444
Fuel Specifications
444
Biodiesel Fuel Requirements
445
Fluid Capacities
446
Engine Fluids and Lubricants
448
Chassis Fluids and Lubricants
450
Customer Assistance
451
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for
451
Your Vehicle
451
Prepare for the Appointment
451
Preparea List
451
Be Reasonable with Requests
451
If You Need Assistance
451
Roadside Assistance
451
FCA US LLC Customer Center
453
FCA Canada Customer Care
453
Mexico
453
Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
453
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
453
Service Contract
453
Warranty Information
454
Mopar® Parts
454
Reporting Safety Defects
454
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
454
In Canada
454
Publication Order Forms
455
General Information
455
Change of Ownership or Address
456
General Information
456

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