fuel cap release RAM CHASSIS CAB 2020 Owners Manual
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REFUELING THE VEHICLE —
DIESEL ENGINE ................................................. 269 Fuel Filler Cap ............................................269
Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel ................269Bulk Fuel Storage — Diesel Fuel ...............269
Diesel Exhaust Fluid ..................................270Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage ....................270
Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ........... 271
VEHICLE LOADING .......................................... 273
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ......273Payload .......................................................273Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ............273
Tire Size ......................................................273
Rim Size......................................................273
Inflation Pressure ......................................273
Curb Weight................................................273
Loading .......................................................273
TRAILER TOWING ............................................ 274
Common Towing Definitions .....................274Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum
Trailer Weight .............................................278 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) .......................................279 Trailer And Tongue Weight .......................279
Towing Requirements ...............................279
Towing Tips ................................................284 SNOWPLOW ....................................................... 286
Before Plowing ........................................... 286
Snowplow Prep Package Model
Availability .................................................. 286 Over The Road Operation With Snowplow
Attached ..................................................... 287 Operating Tips ............................................ 287General Maintenance................................ 287
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) .......................................... 288
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ........................................................ 288 Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive
Models ........................................................ 289 Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive
Models ........................................................ 289
DRIVING TIPS ...................................................... 292
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 292
Driving Through Water .............................. 292
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .................... 294
ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED..... 294General Information .................................. 299
BULB REPLACEMENT ......................................300
Replacement Bulbs .............................. 300
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ........................... 301
FUSES ..................................................................305
Power Distribution Center ......................... 306 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...................... 314
4500/5500 Models .................................. 315
Preparations For Jacking .......................... 315
Jacking Instructions 4500 And
5500 Series ............................................... 315 To Stow The Flat Or Spare —
If Equipped ................................................ 318 Hub Caps/Wheel Covers —
If Equipped ............................................... 318
JUMP STARTING ............................................... 319
Preparations For Jump Start ..................... 320
Jump Starting Procedure .......................... 320
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......................... 321
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE — 6–SPEED
TRANSMISSION ................................................ 322
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 – SPEED
TRANSMISSION ................................................ 323
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................ 324
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...................... 326
Two-Wheel Drive Models ........................... 327
Four-Wheel Drive Models .......................... 327
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped ...... 328
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ................................................................ 328
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....................... 328
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Four-Way Hazard Flasher
.........................294Freeing A Stuck Vehicle...........................324Front Axle (Differential)...........................370Fuel.................................... 269, 399, 402Adding.............................................268Additives..........................................400Capacity...........................................405Clean Air..........................................399Diesel.............................. 269, 402, 410Ethanol............................................400Filler Cap (Gas Cap)............................268Filter....................................... 354, 407Gasoline..........................................399Light...............................................113Materials Added.................................400Methanol.........................................400Octane Rating...................................399Requirements........................... 399, 402Specifications....................................402Tank Capacity....................................405Fuses..................................................305
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).................67Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap).........................268Gasoline, Clean Air.................................399Gasoline, Reformulated...........................399Gauges Voltage............................................194Gear Ranges.........................................207
Gear Selector Override............................ 322General Information....................... 132, 140Glass Cleaning...................................... 396Gross Axle Weight Rating......................... 274Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.................... 274GuideBody Builders...................................... 11GVWR................................................. 273
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.............................. 292Hazard Warning Flashers........................ 294Head Restraints...................................... 36Head Rests............................................ 36Headlights........................................... 301Automatic High Beam........................... 45Cleaning.......................................... 394High Beam......................................... 45Lights On Reminder.............................. 47Passing............................................. 46Switch............................................... 44Heated Mirrors....................................... 43Hill Descent Control............................... 128Hill Descent Control Indicator................... 128Hill Start Assist..................................... 122HitchesTrailer Towing................................... 278Hoisting.............................................. 374
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)................ 67Hood Prop............................................. 66Hood Release......................................... 66Hub Caps............................................ 318
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Idle-Up Feature..................................... 198Ignition................................................. 17Switch............................................... 17Illuminated Entry..................................... 49In Vehicle HelpVehicle User Guide............................... 12Inside Rearview Mirror...................... 40, 294Instrument Cluster.................87, 88, 90, 91Descriptions..................................... 117Display.............................................. 92Engine Oil Reset.................................. 93Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............... 396Integrated Trailer Brake Control................ 281Interior Appearance Care........................ 395Interior Lights......................................... 48Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).............. 50Intervention Regeneration Strategy... 103, 359Inverter Outlet (115V).............................. 80iPod/USB/MP3 Control........................... 481
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Jack Location....................................... 314Jack Operation..................................... 314Jacking And Tire Changing....................... 314
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