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RAM Commercial Chassis Cab 5500 2019 Owner's Manual

RAM Commercial Chassis Cab 5500 2019 Owner's Manual (607 pages)

Brand: RAM Commercial | Category: Automobile | Size: 11.44 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introduction

14
- How to Use this Manual
  15
  - Essential Information
    15
  - Symbols
    15
- Warnings and Cautions
  16
- Van Conversions/Campers
  16
- Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
  16
Getting to Know Your Vehicle

17
- Vehicle User Guide - if Equipped
  17
- Keys
  19
  - Key Fob
    19
- Ignition Switch
  25
  - Keyless Push Button Ignition
    25
- Remote Start - if Equipped
  28
- Sentry Key
  30
  - Key Programming
    31
  - Replacement Keys
    31
  - General Information
    32
- Vehicle Security Alarm
  32
  - To Arm the System
    32
  - To Disarm the System
    33
  - Rearming of the System
    33
  - Security System Manual Override
    34
- Doors
  34
- Seats
  41
- Head Restraints
  52
- Steering Wheel
  55
  - Tilt Steering Column
    55
  - Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
    56
- Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
  57
- Mirrors
  58
- Exterior Lights
  68
  - Multifunction Lever
    68
  - Headlight Switch
    68
  - Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - if Equipped
    69
  - High/Low Beam Switch
    69
  - Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - if Equipped
    69
  - Flash-To-Pass
    70
  - Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
    70
  - Parking Lights and Panel Lights
    71
  - Headlights on with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
    71
  - Headlight Delay
    71
  - Lights-On Reminder
    71
  - Front Fog Lights - if Equipped
    72
  - Turn Signals
    72
  - Lane Change Assist - if Equipped
    72
  - Cargo Lights - if Equipped
    73
  - Battery Saver
    73
- Interior Lights
  74
  - Courtesy Lights
    74
  - Illuminated Entry
    76
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  76
  - Windshield Wipers
    76
  - Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
    78
- Climate Controls
  79
- Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
  91
  - Operating Tips
    91
- Windows
  94
  - Power Windows
    94
  - Wind Buffeting
    97
- Hood
  97
  - To Open the Hood
    97
  - To Close the Hood
    98
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
  99
  - Before You Begin Programming Homelink
    100
  - Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
    103
  - Using Homelink
    104
  - General Information
    105
  - Security
    105
  - Troubleshooting Tips
    105
- Internal Equipment
  106
  - Storage
    106
  - Cupholders
    117
  - Electrical Power Outlets
    119
  - Power Inverter - if Equipped
    121
  - Wireless Charging Pad - if Equipped
    123
  - Overhead Sunglass Storage
    124
Getting to Know Your Instrument Panel

125
- Base / Midline Instrument Cluster
  125
  - Base / Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions
    126
- Premium Instrument Cluster
  128
  - Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions
    129
- Instrument Cluster Display
  130
  - Instrument Cluster Display Controls
    130
  - Oil Life Reset
    132
  - Display Menu Items
    133
  - Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message
    146
  - Electrical Load Reduction Actions
    146
  - If Equipped
    146
- Warning Lights and Messages
  148
  - Red Warning Lights
    148
  - Yellow Warning Lights
    152
  - Yellow Indicator Lights
    157
  - Green Indicator Lights
    158
  - White Indicator Lights
    159
  - Blue Indicator Lights
    160
- Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd II
  160
  - Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
    161
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  161
Safety

163
- Safety Features
  163
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    163
  - Electronic Brake Control System
    164
- Auxiliary Driving Systems
  176
  - Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Mitigation - if Equipped
    176
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
    179
- Occupant Restraint Systems
  189
  - Occupant Restraint Systems Features
    189
  - Important Safety Precautions
    190
  - Seat Belt Systems
    191
  - Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
    204
  - Child Restraints
    216
  - Transporting Pets
    242
- Safety Tips
  242
Starting and Operating

246
- Starting the Engine
  246
  - Automatic Transmission
    247
  - Tip Start Feature
    247
  - Keyless Enter-N-Go - Ignition
    247
  - Normal Starting Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
    248
  - Cold Weather Operation (below -22°F or −30°C)
    252
  - After Starting
    252
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  253
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  253
- Parking Brake
  254
- Automatic Transmission
  256
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
  274
  - Four-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case - if Equipped
    274
  - Manually Shifted Transfer Case - if Equipped
    279
- Limited-Slip Differential
  283
- Power Take off Operation - if Equipped (Chassis Cab Only)
  283
  - Stationary Mode
    284
  - Mobile Mode
    285
- Power Steering
  285
  - Hydraulic Power Steering
    285
- Speed Control
  287
  - To Activate
    287
  - To Set a Desired Speed
    288
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    288
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    289
  - To Resume Speed
    290
  - To Deactivate
    290
- Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - if Equipped
  290
  - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
    292
  - Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
    292
  - To Activate/Deactivate
    293
  - To Set a Desired ACC Speed
    294
  - To Cancel
    294
  - To Turn off
    295
  - To Resume
    295
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    295
  - Setting the Following Distance in ACC
    297
  - Overtake Aid
    300
  - ACC Operation at Stop
    300
  - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
    301
  - Display Warnings and Maintenance
    302
  - Precautions While Driving with ACC
    304
  - General Information
    308
  - Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
    309
- Parksense Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
  311
  - Parksense Sensors
    312
  - Parksense Warning Display
    312
  - Parksense Display
    312
  - Enabling and Disabling Parksense
    317
  - Service the Parksense Rear Park Assist System
    317
  - Cleaning the Parksense System
    318
  - Parksense System Usage Precautions
    318
- Parksense Front and Rear Park Assist
  319
  - Parksense Sensors
    320
  - Parksense Warning Display
    320
  - Parksense Display
    320
  - Enabling and Disabling Front And/Or Rear Parksense
    325
  - Service the Parksense Front/Rear Park Assist System
    326
  - Cleaning the Parksense System
    326
  - Parksense System Usage Precautions
    326
- Parkview Rear Back up Camera
  328
- Surround View Camera System - if Equipped
  332
- Refueling the Vehicle - Gas
  338
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    339
- Vehicle Loading
  339
  - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
    339
  - Payload
    340
  - Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
    340
  - Tire Size
    340
  - Rim Size
    340
  - Inflation Pressure
    340
  - Curb Weight
    340
  - Loading
    340
- Trailer Towing
  341
  - Common Towing Definitions
    341
  - Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
    346
    
    Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    347
    
    Trailer and Tongue Weight
    347
    
    Towing Requirements
    348
    
    Towing Tips
    355
- Snowplow
  357
  - 2500/3500 Models Only
    357
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
  360
  - Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
    360
  - Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
    361
    
    Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models
    361
- Driving Tips
  365
  - Driving on Slippery Surfaces
    365
  - Driving through Water
    366
In Case of Emergency

368
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  368
- Assist and Sos System - if Equipped
  368
- Bulb Replacement
  373
  - Replacement Bulbs
    373
  - Replacing Exterior Bulbs
    375
- Fuses
  382
  - Power Distribution Center
    383
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  392
  - 4500/5500 Models
    393
  - Preparations for Jacking
    393
  - Jacking Instructions 4500 and 5500 Series
    394
  - Hub Caps/Wheel Covers - if Equipped
    399
- Jump Starting
  400
  - Preparations for Jump Start
    401
  - Jump Starting Procedure
    402
- If Your Engine Overheats
  403
- Gear Selector Override - 6-Speed Transmission
  404
- Manual Park Release - 8-Speed Transmission
  405
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  407
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  408
  - Two-Wheel Drive Models
    409
  - Four-Wheel Drive Models
    410
  - Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
    410
- Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)
  411
- Event Data Recorder (Edr)
  411
- Servicing and Maintenance
  412
- Scheduled Servicing
  412
  - Maintenance Plan
    413
  - Heavy Duty Use of the Vehicle
    416
- Engine Compartment
  417
  - 6.4L Engine
    417
  - Checking Oil Level - Gas Engine
    418
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    418
  - Maintenance-Free Battery
    419
- Dealer Service
  419
  - Engine Oil - Gas Engine
    420
  - Engine Oil Filter
    421
  - Engine Air Cleaner Filter
    422
  - Air Conditioner Maintenance
    423
  - Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
    428
  - Body Lubrication
    430
  - Windshield Wiper Blades
    430
  - Exhaust System
    433
  - Cooling System
    435
  - Brake System
    440
  - Automatic Transmission
    441
  - Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
    444
- Hoisting
  446
  - Transfer Case
    446
- Tires
  446
  - Tire Safety Information
    446
  - Tires - General Information
    456
  - Tire Types
    462
  - Spare Tires - if Equipped
    463
  - Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
    466
  - Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
    467
  - Tire Rotation Recommendations
    468
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
  470
  - Treadwear
    471
  - Traction Grades
    471
  - Temperature Grades
    471
- Storing the Vehicle
  472
- Bodywork
  472
  - Protection from Atmospheric Agents
    472
  - Body and Underbody Maintenance
    473
  - Preserving the Bodywork
    473
- Interiors
  474
  - Seats and Fabric Parts
    474
  - Plastic and Coated Parts
    475
  - Leather Parts
    476
  - Glass Surfaces
    476
7 Servicing and Maintenance

477
Technical Specifications

477
- Identification Data
  477
  - Vehicle Identification Number
    477
- Brake System
  478
- Wheel and Tire Torque Specifications
  478
  - Hydraulic Brake Assist
    478
  - Torque Specifications
    479
- Fuel Requirements
  481
  - 6.4L Engine
    481
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    481
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    482
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    482
  - Do Not Use E-85 in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
    483
  - CNG and LP Fuel System Modifications
    483
  - MMT in Gasoline
    483
  - Fuel System Cautions
    483
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    484
- Fluid Capacities
  485
- Fluids and Lubricants
  486
  - Engine
    486
  - Chassis
    488
Multimedia

489
- Uconnect Systems
  489
- Drag & Drop Menu Bar
  489
- Cybersecurity
  490
- Uconnect Settings
  492
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls - if Equipped
  552
  - Radio Operation
    552
  - Media Mode
    553
- Ipod/Usb/Mp3 Control - if Equipped
  553
- Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
  557
  - Regulatory and Safety Information
    558
- Voice Commands
  559
  - Introducing Uconnect
    559
  - Get Started
    559
  - Basic Voice Commands
    561
  - Radio
    563
  - Media
    566
  - Phone
    568
  - Voice Text Reply - if Equipped
    571
  - Climate (4C/4C NAV)
    572
  - Navigation (4C NAV)
    574
  - Siriusxm Guardian (4C/4C NAV) - if Equipped
    575
  - Register (4C/4C NAV)
    576
  - Mobile App (4C/4C NAV)
    577
  - Siriusxm Travel Link (4C NAV)
    578
  - Siri Eyes Free - if Equipped
    579
  - Using Do Not Disturb
    581
  - Android Auto - if Equipped
    581
  - Apple Carplay - if Equipped
    583
  - General Information
    585
  - Additional Information
    586
- CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
  586
Customer Assistance

587
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  587
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    587
  - Prepare a List
    587
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    587
- If You Need Assistance
  587
  - FCA US LLC Customer Center
    588
  - FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
    588
  - In Mexico Contact
    588
  - Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
    588
  - Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
    589
  - Service Contract
    589
- Warranty Information
  590
- Mopar Parts
  590
- Reporting Safety Defects
  590
  - In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
    590
  - In Canada
    591
- Publication Order Forms
  591

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