4WD RAM 1500 2023 Owner's Manual

168STARTING AND OPERATING
Deactivation
The Forward Facing Camera is deactivated in the following
conditions:
The vehicle exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), except when
vehicle is in 4WD Low.
 The touchscreen X button is pressed.
 The vehicle is shifted into PARK.
 The ignition is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE:If the vehicle is in 4WD Low, the Forward Facing Camera
image will be displayed until the touchscreen X button is
pressed or the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
TRAILER CAMERAS — IF EQUIPPED
TRAILER SURROUND VIEW CAMERA
S
YSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Trailer Surround View Camera system allows you to
see an on-screen image of the surroundings and the Top
View of a trailer using four mountable cameras. This
occurs whenever the More Cams button is selected, or
when enabled through the Uconnect system. The image
will be displayed on the Uconnect display along with a
caution note “Check Entire Surroundings”. After five
seconds, this note will disappear.
NOTE:
 Trailer Surround View Camera kit is only available for
vehicles equipped with the Surround View Camera
system.
 The Trailer Surround View Camera system has
programmable settings that may be selected through
the Uconnect system
Úpage 191.
Set Up
The Trailer Surround View Camera system includes an
installation kit with a Trailer Surround View Module and
four Trailer Surround View Cameras that must be installed
on your trailer prior to connecting to your vehicle. See the
installation instructions included with the Trailer Surround
View installation kit for more information. Once the Trailer
Surround View Module and cameras are installed and the
trailer is connected to the vehicle via the 12-way
connector, the settings Trailer Surround Camera settings
can be accessed. The Trailer Surround Camera settings
can be accessed through Uconnect Settings by pressing
the Trailer button in the Trailer Settings or the Camera
Settings. The system requires input of the trailer
dimensions prior to use of the system.
NOTE:
 If a trailer is connected but the trailer dimensions have
not been entered in the Trailer Surround settings page,
the system will default to the settings page.
 If a trailer is not connected and any button is selected,
a message will appear: “Connect Trailer Equipped With
Trailer Surround View System”. Inputting Trailer Values
For the Trailer Surround View Camera system to function,
all fields must be entered. When a value is needed the
screen will display “Required”.
Activation
The Trailer Surround Camera can be activated through the
Uconnect system when the vehicle is in PARK, NEUTRAL,
OR DRIVE.
When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, Surround View
Camera showing the Top View and Back Up Camera is the
default view of the system. Press the More Cams button
and press the Trailer tab to access the Trailer Cameras.
Press Trailer Surround Camera button to access Top View
and Rear View of the trailer.
If the camera delay is turned on, the camera image will
display for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of REVERSE.
The camera image will not display for 10 seconds if the
vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the vehicle is
shifted into PARK, or the ignition is placed in the OFF
position. The touchscreen X button disables the display of
the camera image.
Setting
Description
Trailer Length Input the total length of the
trailer
Trailer Width Input the total width of the
trailer
Camera Height Input the height of the
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BEFORE PLOWING
Check the hydraulic system for leaks and proper fluid
level.
 Check the mounting bolts and nuts for proper tight -
ness.
 Check the runners and cutting edge for excessive wear.
The cutting edge should be ¼ to ½ inches
(6 cm to 1.2 cm) above ground in snow plowing
position.
 Check that snowplow lighting is connected and
functioning properly.
SNOWPLOW PREP PACKAGE MODEL
A
VAILABILITY
For Information about snowplow applications visit
www.ramtrucks.com or refer to the current Body Builder’s
Guide.

1. The maximum number of occupants in the truck
should not exceed one.

2. The total GVWR, Front GAWR or the Rear GAWR should never be exceeded.
3. Cargo capacity will be reduced by the addition of options or passengers, etc.
The loaded vehicle weight, including the snowplow
system, all aftermarket accessories, driver, passengers,
options, and cargo, must not exceed either the Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight (GAWR)
ratings. These weights are specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver's side door
opening.
NOTE:Detach the snowplow when transporting passengers.
Vehicle front end wheel alignment was set to
specifications at the factory without consideration for the
weight of the plow. Front end toe-in should be checked
and reset if necessary at the beginning and end of the
snowplow season. This will help prevent uneven tire wear.
The blade should be lowered whenever the vehicle is
parked.
Maintain and operate your vehicle and snowplow
equipment following the recommendations provided by
the specific snowplow manufacturer.
OVER THE ROAD OPERATION WITH
S
NOWPLOW ATTACHED
The blade restricts air flow to the radiator and causes the
engine to operate at higher than normal temperatures.
Therefore, when transporting the plow, angle the blade
completely and position it as low as road or surface
conditions permit. Do not exceed 40 mph (64 km/h). The
operator should always maintain a safe stopping distance
and allow adequate passing clearance.
NOTE:Lane Departure Warning / Lane Keep Assist is not
available when a snow plow is attached.
OPERATING TIPS
Under ideal snow plowing conditions, 20 mph (32 km/h)
should be maximum operating speed. The operator should
be familiar with the area and surface to be cleaned.
Reduce speed and use extreme caution when plowing
unfamiliar areas or under poor visibility.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Snowplows should be maintained in accordance with the
plow manufacturer's instructions.
Keep all snowplow electrical connections and battery
terminals clean and free of corrosion.
When plowing snow, to avoid transmission and drivetrain
damage, the following precautions should be observed:
 Operate with transfer case in 4WD LOW when plowing
small or congested areas where speeds are not likely to
exceed 15 mph (24 km/h). At higher speeds operate in
4WD HIGH.
 Vehicles with automatic transmissions should use
4WD LOW when plowing deep or heavy snow for
extended periods of time to avoid transmission over -
heating.
 Do not shift the transmission unless the engine has
returned to idle and wheels have stopped. Make a
practice of stepping on the brake pedal while shifting
the transmission.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING —
F
OUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
NOTE:The transfer case must be shifted into N (Neutral) for
recreational towing. The transmission must be shifted into
PARK for recreational towing. Refer to the following for the
proper transfer case N (Neutral) shifting procedure for
your vehicle.
Shifting Into N (Neutral)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
recreational towing.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on level ground,
with the engine running. Apply the parking brake.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. The driver's door must be closed (or the driver's seat belt buckled) so
that the transmission will remain in NEUTRAL when
the brake pedal is released.
NOTE:If vehicle is equipped with air suspension, ensure the
vehicle is set to Normal Ride Height.
4. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push and hold the recessed transfer case N (Neutral) button (at the
center of the transfer case switches). The N (Neutral)
indicator light will illuminate, and remain lit, when the
shift to N (Neutral) is complete. After the shift is
completed and the N (Neutral) light stays on, release
the N (Neutral) button.
CAUTION!
DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Towing with only
one set of wheels on the ground (front or rear) will
cause severe transmission and/or transfer case
damage. Tow with all four wheels either ON the
ground, or OFF the ground (using a vehicle trailer).
 Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this vehicle
backwards can cause severe damage to the transfer
case.
 Before recreational towing, the transfer case must
be in N (Neutral). To be certain the transfer case is
fully in N (Neutral), perform the procedure outlined
under “Shifting Into N (Neutral)”. Internal transmis -
sion damage will result, if the transfer case is not in
N (Neutral) during towing.
 The transmission must be in PARK for recreational
towing.
 Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and
remains released, while being towed.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require -
ments can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper
towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
 Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid
will leak from the transfer case, causing damage to
internal parts.
 Do not use a fascia/bumper-mounted clamp-on tow
bar on your vehicle. The fascia/bumper face bar will
be damaged.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the
vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N
(Neutral) position without first fully engaging the
parking brake. The transfer case N (Neutral) position
disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the
powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll, even if the
transmission is in PARK. The parking brake should
always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
CAUTION!CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that
the transfer case is fully in N (Neutral) before
recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
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MULTIMEDIA255
The friction circle display shows instantaneous G-Force as
a highlight and previous G-Force as dots within the circle.
The system records previous G-Force for three minutes.
If there are multiple samples at a given point, the color of
the dot will darken from blue to red. Vectors more frequent
will show in red; infrequent vectors will show in blue.
Pitch & Roll
The G-Force page displays the vehicle’s current pitch
(angle up and down) and roll (angle side to side) in
degrees. The Pitch & Roll gauges provide a visualization of
the current vehicle angle.
DYNAMOMETER (DYNO)/ENGINE
Dynamometer (Dyno)
The system will start drawing graphs for Power and Torque
(top chart) and Engine Speed (bottom chart). The graph
will fill from the left side of the x-axis and fill to the right
side of the x-axis (based on History time selected). Once
the right side of the page is reached, the graph will scroll
with the right side always being the most recent recorded
sample. The following options can be selected:

Pressing the STOP button will freeze the graph.
Selecting “Play” will clear the graph and restart the
process.
 Press the + or - button to change the history of the
graph. The selectable options are “30”, “60”, “90”, and
“120” seconds. The graph will expand or constrict
depending on the setting selected.
 Select the “Gear” display setting to turn the graph gear
markers on or off.
NOTE:The Gear On/Off feature will only display if your vehicle is
equipped with an Automatic Transmission.
Engine
Press the Left and Right Arrow buttons on the bottom of
the touchscreen to cycle between the Dyno and Engine
pages.
When selected, this screen displays the following values:
Vehicle Speed : Shows the actual vehicle speed.
 Engine Power : Shows the instantaneous power.
 Engine Torque: Shows the instantaneous torque.
 Boost Pressure : Shows the actual engine boost pres -
sure.
 Gear : Shows the current (or pending) operating gear of
the vehicle.
VEHICLE DYNAMICS
The Vehicle Dynamics page displays information
concerning the vehicle’s drivetrain.
Steering Angle — If Equipped
Steering Angle utilizes the steering angle sensor to
calculate the degree of the steering relative to zero
(straight ahead) reference angle. The zero degree
reference angle measurement indicates the actual front
tire steering angle.
Transfer Case
This feature will be active when the vehicle is in 4WD
HIGH, 4WD AUTO, Neutral, or 4WD LOW.
NOTE:A lock symbol will only be present on the Transfer Case
button when the vehicle is in 4WD LOW.
Rear Axle Locker
This feature will allow you to lock and unlock the rear axle.
To change the status, push the AXLE LOCK button.
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OFF-ROAD PAGES STATUS BAR
The Off-Road Pages Status Bar is located along the bottom
of Off-Road Pages and is present in each of the selectable
page options. It provides information for the following
items:

1. Transfer Case Status

2. Latitude/Longitude
3. Altitude of the vehicle
4. Status of Hill Descent or Selec-Speed Control at
Target Selected Speed in mph (km/h) — If Equipped

Status Bar 2WD/4WD

1 — Transfer Case Status
2 — Latitude/Longitude
3 — Altitude
4 — Hill Descent Or Selec-Speed Control Status
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VEHICLE DYNAMICS
The Vehicle Dynamics page displays information
concerning the vehicle’s transfer case and steering angle.
The following information is displayed:

1. Steering angle in degrees

2. Status of Transfer Case
3. Status of the Rear Axle
4. Status of Front Axle — If Equipped

Drivetrain Menu 2WD/4WD

1 — Steering Angle
2 — Transfer Case Status
3 — Rear Axle
4 — Rear Axle Locker Status

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ACCESSORY GAUGE
The Accessory Gauge page displays the current status of
the vehicle’s Coolant Temperature, Oil Temperature, Oil
Pressure, Transmission Temperature, and Battery
Voltage.

Accessory Gauge Menu 2WD/4WD

1 — Oil Temperature
2 — Coolant Temperature
3 — Oil Pressure
4 — Battery Voltage
5 — Transmission Temperature
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PITCH & ROLL
The Pitch & Roll page displays the vehicle’s current pitch
(angle up and down) and roll (angle side to side) in
degrees. The Pitch & Roll gauges provide a visualization of
the current vehicle angle.
NOTE:Pitch & Roll values may show upon startup. These
numbers will update once the vehicle is driven.

Pitch & Roll Menu 2WD/4WD

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SAFETY267
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
RBS may improve braking performance in wet conditions.
It will periodically apply a small amount of brake pressure
to remove any water buildup on the front brake rotors.
It functions when the windshield wipers are in LO or HI
speed. When Rain Brake Support is active, there is no
notification to the driver and no driver interaction is
required.
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
RAB may reduce the time required to reach full braking
during emergency braking situations. It anticipates when
an emergency braking situation may occur by monitoring
how fast the throttle is released by the driver. The
Electronic Brake Control system will prepare the brake
system for a panic stop.
Selec-Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped
SSC is intended for off-road driving in 4WD Low only. SSC
maintains vehicle speed by actively controlling engine
torque and brakes.
SSC has three states:

1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate)

2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation
conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding
with brake or throttle application)
3. Active (feature is enabled and actively controlling vehicle speed) Enabling SSC
SSC is enabled by pushing the SSC switch, but the
following conditions must also be met to enable SSC:

The driveline is in 4WD Low.
 The vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h).
 The parking brake is released.
 The driver door is closed.
 The driver is not applying throttle.
Activating SSC
Once SSC is enabled it will activate automatically once the
following conditions are met:
 The driver releases the throttle.
 The driver releases the brake.
 The transmission is in any selection other than PARK.
 Your vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h).
The set speed for SSC is selectable by the driver, and can
be adjusted by using the gear shift +/-. Additionally, the
SSC set speed may be reduced when climbing a grade and
the level of set speed reduction depends on the
magnitude of grade. The following summarizes the SSC
set speeds: SSC Target Set Speeds

1st = 0.6 mph (1 km/h)
 2nd = 1.2 mph (2 km/h)
 3rd = 1.8 mph (3 km/h)
 4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h)
 5th = 3.1 mph (5 km/h)
 6th = 3.7 mph (6 km/h)
 7th = 4.3 mph (7 km/h)
 8th = 5 mph (8 km/h)
 9th = 5.6 mph (9 km/h) — if equipped
 REVERSE = 0.6 mph (1 km/h)
 NEUTRAL = 1.2 mph (2 km/h)
 PARK = SSC remains enabled but not activeNOTE:
During SSC, the +/- gear selector input is used for SSC
target speed selection but will not affect the gear
chosen by the transmission. While actively controlling
SSC, the transmission will shift appropriately for the
driver-selected set speed and corresponding driving
conditions.
 SSC operation is influenced by Off Road+ drive mode if
active. The differences may be notable to the driver as
a varying level of aggressiveness.
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Driver Override
The driver may override SSC activation with throttle or
brake application at any time.
Deactivating SSC
SSC will be deactivated but remain available if any of the
following conditions occur:
The driver overrides SSC set speed with throttle or
brake application.
 The vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h) but
remains below 40 mph (64 km/h).
 The vehicle is shifted into PARK.
Disabling SSC
SSC will deactivate and be disabled if any of the following
conditions occur:
 The driver pushes the SSC switch.
 The driveline is shifted out of the 4WD Low.
 The parking brake is applied.
 The driver door opens.
 The vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph (32 km/h)
for greater than 70 seconds.
 The vehicle is driven greater than 40 mph (64 km/h).
SSC will exist immediately. Feedback To The Driver
The instrument cluster has an SSC icon and the SSC
switch has a lamp which offers feedback to the driver
about the state SSC is in.

The cluster icon and switch lamp will illuminate and
remain on solid when SSC is enabled or activated.
These are the normal operating conditions for SSC.
 The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several
seconds then extinguish when the driver pushes the
SSC switch but enabled conditions are not met.
 The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several
seconds then extinguish when SSC disables due to
excess speed.
 The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash then extin -
guish when SSC deactivates due to overheated brakes.
Traction Control System (TCS)
The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the
driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, the TCS may apply
brake pressure to the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduce
engine power to provide enhanced acceleration and
stability. A feature of the TCS, Brake Limited Differential (BLD)
functions similarly to a limited slip differential and controls
the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a
driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the system
will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow
more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not
spinning. BLD may remain enabled even if TCS and
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) are in reduced modes.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an
excessively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate
actions to attempt to stop the sway.
NOTE:TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Always use
caution when towing a trailer and follow the trailer tongue
weight recommendations
Úpage 173.
When TSC is functioning, the ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light will flash, the engine power may be reduced
and you may feel the brakes being applied to individual
wheels to attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. TSC is
disabled when the ESC system is in the “Partial Off” or
“Full Off” modes.
WARNING!
SSC is only intended to assist the driver in controlling
vehicle speed when driving in off road conditions. The
driver must remain attentive to the driving conditions
and is responsible for maintaining a safe vehicle speed.
WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle down,
stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the trailer
load to eliminate trailer sway.

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