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RAM Commercial CHASSIS CAB 4500 2021 Owner's Manual (463 pages)

Brand: RAM Commercial | Category: Trucks | Size: 32.49 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
11
Symbols Key
12
Van Conversions/Campers
12
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
12
Symbol Glossary
13
Getting to Know Your Vehicle
17
Keys
17
- Key Fob
  17
Sentry Key
19
Ignition Switch
20
- Keyless Push Button Ignition
  20
Remote Start - if Equipped (Gasoline)
22
- How to Use Remote Start
  22
- To Exit Remote Start Mode
  23
- Remote Start Front Defrost
  23
- Activation - if Equipped
  23
- Remote Start Comfort Systems
  23
- If Equipped
  23
- Remote Start Abort Message
  24
Remote Start - if Equipped (Diesel)
24
- How to Use Remote Start
  25
Vehicle Security System - if Equipped
25
- To Arm the System
  25
- To Disarm the System
  26
- Rearming of the System
  26
- Security System Manual Override
  26
Doors
26
- Manual Door Locks
  26
- Power Door Locks - if Equipped
  27
- Keyless Enter-N-Go - Passive Entry
  28
- (If Equipped)
  28
- Automatic Unlock Doors on
  30
- Exit - if Equipped
  30
- Automatic Door Locks - if Equipped
  30
- Child-Protection Door Lock - if Equipped
  30
Steering Wheel
31
- Tilt Steering Column
  31
- Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
  31
Uconnect Voice Recognition
32
- Introducing Voice Recognition
  32
- Basic Voice Commands
  33
- Get Started
  33
- Additional Information
  33
Driver Memory Settings - if Equipped
34
Seats
35
Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
42
Mirrors
43
- Inside Rearview Mirror
  43
- Illuminated Vanity Mirror - if Equipped
  45
- Outside Mirrors
  46
- Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming
  46
- Mirror - if Equipped
  46
- Power Mirrors - if Equipped
  46
- Power Convex Mirror Switch
  47
- If Equipped
  47
- Trailer Towing Mirrors
  48
- Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
  48
- Tilt Side Mirrors in Reverse - if Equipped
  48
- Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
  48
Universal Garage Door Opener
49
(Homelink®) - if Equipped
49
Exterior Lights
52
- Headlight Switch
  52
- Multifunction Lever
  53
- Daytime Running Lights (Drls)
  53
- High/Low Beam Switch
  53
- Automatic High Beam Headlamp
  54
- Control - if Equipped
  54
- Flash-To-Pass
  54
- Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
  54
- Directional LED Headlamp
  54
- System - if Equipped
  54
- Parking Lights and Panel Lights
  55
- Automatic Headlights with Wipers
  55
- Headlight Delay
  55
- Lights-On Reminder
  55
- Front Fog Lights - if Equipped
  55
- Turn Signals
  56
- Lane Change Assist - if Equipped
  56
- Cargo Lights/Trailer Spotter Lights - if Equipped
  56
- Battery Saver
  56
Interior Lights
57
- Courtesy Lights
  57
- Illuminated Entry
  58
Windshield Wipers and Washers
58
- Windshield Wiper Operation
  59
- Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
  60
Climate Controls
60
Interior Storage and Equipment
68
- Storage
  68
- USB/AUX Control
  74
- Electrical Power Outlets
  75
- Power Inverter - if Equipped
  76
- Wireless Charging Pad - if Equipped
  78
Windows
78
Hood
81
- To Open the Hood
  81
- To Close the Hood
  81
Getting to Know Your Instrument Panel
82
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster - Gasoline
82
- Base / Midline Instrument Cluster
  83
- Descriptions
  83
Premium Instrument Cluster - Gasoline
85
- Premium Instrument Cluster
  86
- Descriptions
  86
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster - Diesel
87
- Diesel Instrument Cluster
  88
Premium Instrument Cluster - Diesel
90
- Diesel Instrument Cluster
  91
Instrument Cluster Display
92
Warning Lights and Messages
109
- Red Warning Lights
  109
- Yellow Warning Lights
  112
- Yellow Indicator Lights
  115
- Green Indicator Lights
  117
- White Indicator Lights
  117
- Blue Indicator Lights
  118
Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd II
118
- Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
  118
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
119
Programs
119
Starting and Operating
120
Starting the Engine - Gasoline
120
Engine
120
Starting the Engine - Diesel Engine
124
Normal Operation - Diesel Engine
130
- Cold Weather Precautions
  131
- Engine Idling
  133
- Noise
  134
- Stopping the Engine
  135
- Idle Shutdown
  135
- Programmable Maximum Vehicle Speed
  136
- Operating Precautions
  136
- Cooling System Tips
  136
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Manual Regeneration - if Equipped
  137
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
137
Engine Break-In Recommendations - Gasoline Engine
138
Engine Break-In Recommendations - Diesel Engine
139
Parking Brake
139
Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking)
140
Automatic Transmission
142
- Ignition Park Interlock
  143
- System
  143
- Equipped
  143
- Six-Speed Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
  148
Auxiliary Switches - if Equipped
154
Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
155
Limited-Slip Differential
164
Power Take off (Pto) Operation - if
165
Equipped
165
Power Steering
165
- Hydraulic Power Steering
  165
Cruise Control Systems - if Equipped
166
- Cruise Control - if Equipped
  166
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) - if Equipped
  168
Parksense Front/Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
179
- Parksense Sensors
  180
- Parksense Warning Display
  180
- Parksense Display
  180
- Enabling and Disabling Parksense
  183
- Service the Parksense Park Assist System
  184
- Cleaning the Parksense System
  184
- Parksense System Usage Precautions
  184
Lanesense - if Equipped
185
- Lanesense Operation
  185
- Turning Lanesense on or off
  186
- Lanesense Warning Message
  186
- Changing Lanesense Status
  188
Parkview Rear Back up Camera
188
- AUX Camera - if Equipped
  190
Equipped
191
- AUX Camera - if Equipped
  196
Engine Runaway
197
Refueling the Vehicle - Gasoline
197
Engine
197
- Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
  198
Refueling the Vehicle - Diesel Engine
198
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid
  198
Vehicle Loading
201
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
  201
- Payload
  201
- Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
  202
- Tire Size
  202
- Rim Size
  202
- Inflation Pressure
  202
- Curb Weight
  202
- Loading
  202
Trailer Towing
202
- Common Towing Definitions
  203
- Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
  206
- Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
  207
- Trailer and Tongue Weight
  207
- Towing Requirements
  207
- Towing Tips
  213
Snowplow - if Equipped
214
- Before Plowing
  214
- Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
  214
- Over the Road Operation with Snowplow Attached
  215
- Operating Tips
  215
- General Maintenance
  215
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome)
216
Driving Tips
220
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  220
- Driving through Water
  220
Multimedia
222
Uconnect Systems
222
Cybersecurity
222
Uconnect 3.0
223
- Introduction
  223
- Radio Mode
  224
- Media Mode
  226
- Phone Mode
  227
Uconnect Settings
230
- Customer Programmable Features
  230
Uconnect Introduction
246
- System Overview
  246
- Safety and General Information
  248
Uconnect Modes
249
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
  249
- Radio Mode
  249
- Media Mode
  257
- Phone Mode
  260
Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
271
- Regulatory and Safety Information
  271
Off-Road Pages - if Equipped
272
- Off-Road Pages Status Bar
  272
- Vehicle Dynamics
  273
- Accessory Gauge
  273
- Pitch & Roll
  274
- Forward Facing Camera
  274
Safety Features
275
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
  275
- Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System
  276
Safety
275
Auxiliary Driving Systems
283
Occupant Restraint Systems
294
- Occupant Restraint Systems Features
  294
- Important Safety Precautions
  295
- Seat Belt Systems
  295
- Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
  304
- Child Restraints
  314
Safety Tips
332
- Transporting Passengers
  332
- Transporting Pets
  332
- Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
  332
- Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
  334
- Exhaust Gas
  335
- Carbon Monoxide Warnings
  335
In Case of Emergency
336
Hazard Warning Flashers
336
Assist and Sos System - if Equipped
337
Jacking and Tire Changing
341
- 4500/5500 Models
  341
- Preparations for Jacking
  341
- Jacking Instructions 4500 and 5500 Series
  342
- To Stow the Flat or Spare
  345
- If Equipped
  345
- Hub Caps/Wheel Covers - if Equipped
  345
Jump Starting
346
- Preparations for Jump Start
  346
- Jump Starting Procedure
  347
If Your Engine Overheats
348
Gear Selector Override - 6-Speed
349
Transmission
349
Manual Park Release - 8 - Speed
350
Transmission
350
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
351
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
352
- Two-Wheel Drive Models
  353
- Four-Wheel Drive Models
  353
- Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  354
Enhanced Accident Response
354
System (Ears)
354
Event Data Recorder (Edr)
354
Servicing and Maintenance
355
Scheduled Servicing - Gasoline
355
Engine
355
- Maintenance Plan
  356
Scheduled Servicing - Diesel Engine
359
- Diesel
  360
- Perform Service Indicator - Cummins Diesel
  360
- Maintenance Plan - Cummins Diesel Engine
  361
Engine Compartment
366
- L Engine
  366
- L Engine
  367
- Checking Oil Level
  368
- Adding Washer Fluid
  368
- Maintenance-Free Battery
  368
- Pressure Washing
  369
Vehicle Maintenance
369
- Engine Oil
  370
- Engine Oil Filter
  371
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter
  371
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
  373
- Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
  376
- Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter
  377
- Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement
  378
- Replacement
  379
- Priming if the Engine Has Run out of Fuel
  380
- Intervention Regeneration Strategy - Message Process Flow
  381
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid
  381
- Body Lubrication
  382
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  382
- Exhaust System
  384
- Cooling System
  385
- Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler
  388
- Brake System
  389
- Automatic Transmission
  389
- Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
  392
- Transfer Case
  393
- Noise Control System Required
  393
- Maintenance & Warranty
  393
Tires
408
- Tire Safety Information
  408
- Tires - General Information
  416
- Tire Types
  420
- Spare Tires - if Equipped
  421
- Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
  423
- Snow Traction Devices
  424
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  426
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
427
- Treadwear
  428
- Traction Grades
  428
- Temperature Grades
  428
Storing the Vehicle
429
Bodywork
429
- Protection from Atmospheric Agents
  429
- Body and Underbody Maintenance
  429
- Preserving the Bodywork
  430
Interiors
430
- Seats and Fabric Parts
  430
- Plastic and Coated Parts
  431
- Leather Surfaces
  432
- Glass Surfaces
  432
Technical Specifications
433
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
433
Brake System
433
- Hydraulic Brake Assist - if Equipped
  433
Wheel and Tire Torque Specifications
434
- Torque Specifications
  434
Fuel Requirements - Gasoline Engine
435
- L Engine
  435
- Reformulated Gasoline
  435
- Materials Added to Fuel
  436
- Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
  436
- Do Not Use E-85 in Non-Flex Fuel
  436
- Vehicles
  436
- CNG and LP Fuel System Modifications
  437
- Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) in Gasoline
  437
- Fuel System Cautions
  437
Fuel Requirements - Diesel Engine
438
- Fuel Specifications
  438
- Biodiesel Fuel Requirements
  439
Fluid Capacities
441
Engine Fluids and Lubricants
442
Chassis Fluids and Lubricants
446
Customer Assistance
447
Your Vehicle
447
- Prepare for the Appointment
  447
- Preparea List
  447
- Be Reasonable with Requests
  447
If You Need Assistance
447
- FCA US LLC Customer Center
  448
- FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
  448
- Mexico
  448
- Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
  448
- Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
  448
- Service Contract
  448
Warranty Information
449
Mopar Parts
449
Reporting Safety Defects
449
- In the 50 United States and
  449
- Washington, D.C
  449
- In Canada
  450
Publication Order Forms
450
General Information
451

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