tow RAM CHASSIS CAB 2021 Owners Manual

452 Diesel Exhaust Brake
.................................... 138Diesel Fuel..................................................... 436Diesel Fuel Requirements............................. 436Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming..................... 378Differential, Limited Slip................................ 162Dipsticks Power Steering.......................................... 163Disabled Vehicle Towing................................ 350Disc Drive...................................................... 255Disconnecting................................................ 262DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 385Disturb........................................................... 265Door Ajar........................................................ 110Door Ajar Light............................................... 110Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 28Doors............................................................... 24Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter............ 375Driver Memory Presets.................................. 253Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 33DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................................... 218Dual Rear Wheels....................... 342, 425, 432
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 274Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 273Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 275, 281
Electrical Power Outlets................................... 73Electronic Range Select (ERS)............. 145, 150Electronic Stability Control (ESC).................. 275Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 109Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.... 153, 156Emergency Braking....................................... 137Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 349Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 334Jacking..................................................... 339Jump Starting........................................... 344Emission Control System Maintenance........ 117Engine.................................................. 364, 365Air Cleaner................................................ 369Block Heater............................................. 125Break-In Recommendations............ 136, 137Compartment........................................... 365Compartment Identification...................... 364Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 440Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 333Fails To Start............................................ 121Flooded, Starting...................................... 121Fuel Requirements................................... 433Identification............................................ 365Idling........................................................ 131Jump Starting........................................... 344Oil.................................................... 368, 440Oil Filler Cap............................................. 364Oil Filter.................................................... 369
Oil Reset......................................................91Oil Selection.............................................. 368Oil Synthetic.............................................. 368Overheating.............................................. 346Runaway................................................... 195Starting..................................................... 119Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 310, 352Entry System, Illuminated................................56Ethanol.......................................................... 434Exhaust Brake............................................... 138Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 333Exhaust System..........................333, 382, 391Exterior Lighting...............................................50Exterior Lights........................................ 50, 332
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 369Air Conditioning................................. 65, 372Engine Fuel...................................... 375, 440Engine Oil........................................ 369, 440Engine Oil Disposal................................... 369FlashersTurn Signals.............................. 54, 115, 332Flash-To-Pass...................................................52Flat Tire Stowage.......................................... 343Fluid Capacities............................................ 439Fluid Leaks.................................................... 332

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Fluid Level Checks Brake
........................................................ 387Power Steering.......................................... 163Fog Lights............................................... 53, 404Fold Flat Load Floor......................................... 70Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 33Forward Collision Warning............................. 281Four Wheel Drive........................................... 153Four-Way Hazard Flasher............................... 334Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 349Front Axle (Differential).................................. 390Fuel............................................ 196, 433, 436Adding....................................................... 195Additives................................................... 434Clean Air.................................................... 433Diesel.............................................. 196, 436Ethanol...................................................... 434Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................................... 196Filter................................................ 375, 440Gasoline.................................................... 433Light.......................................................... 111Materials Added........................................ 434Methanol................................................... 434Octane Rating........................................... 433Requirements................................. 433, 436Specifications............................................ 436Tank Capacity............................................ 439Fuses............................................................. 394
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 47Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap).............................. 196Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 433Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 433GaugesVoltage..................................................... 128Gear Ranges................................................. 147Gear Selector Override................................. 347Glass Cleaning.............................................. 430Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 201Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 201GuideBody Builders.............................................. 10GVWR............................................................ 199
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 218Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 334Head Restraints............................................... 38Head Rests...................................................... 38Headlights.................................................... 402Automatic High Beam.................................. 52Cleaning................................................... 427High Beam................................................... 51Lights On Reminder..................................... 53Passing........................................................ 52Switch.......................................................... 50
Heated Mirrors.................................................46Heated Seats...................................................37Hill Descent Control...................................... 278Hill Descent Control Indicator....................... 278Hill Start Assist.............................................. 280HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 204HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................47Hood Prop........................................................79Hood Release...................................................79Hub Caps...................................................... 343
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Idle-Up Feature............................................. 132Ignition.............................................................18Switch..........................................................18Illuminated Entry..............................................56Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 41, 42, 335Instrument Cluster...................... 85, 86, 88, 89Descriptions.............................................. 115Display.........................................................90Engine Oil Reset..........................................91Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 429Integrated Trailer Brake Control.................... 207Interior Appearance Care.............................. 428Interior Lights...................................................55Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................57Intervention Regeneration Strategy..... 101, 379Inverter Outlet (115V)......................................74
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Manual Park Release
............................................. 348Service...................................................... 448Media Hub....................................................... 72Media Mode.................................................. 255Memory Seat................................................... 32Memory Settings............................................. 32Methanol....................................................... 434Mirrors............................................................. 41Electric Powered......................................... 44Heated........................................................ 46Memory....................................................... 32Outside........................................................ 44Rearview..................................... 41, 42, 335Trailer Towing.............................................. 46Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................ 10Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 284Mopar Parts................................................... 447MP3 Control.................................................... 72Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 51
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Navigation System (Uconnect GPS)............... 186New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 136, 137Noise ControlMaintenance............................................. 391Tampering Prohibited................................ 392Noise Emission Warranty..................... 391, 392
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 292Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)..................... 433Oil Change Indicator..................................... 357Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 369Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 369Oil Pressure Light.......................................... 108Oil Reset.......................................................... 91Oil, Engine............................................ 368, 440Capacity.................................................... 439Dipstick.................................................... 366Disposal................................................... 369Filter................................................ 369, 440Filter Disposal........................................... 369Identification Logo.................................... 368Materials Added To.................................. 368Pressure Warning Light............................ 108Recommendation..................................... 368Synthetic.................................................. 368Onboard Diagnostic System.......................... 116Operating Precautions.................................. 116Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 448Outside Rearview Mirrors................................ 44Overdrive...................................................... 151Overdrive OFF Switch.................................... 151Overheating, Engine...................................... 346
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Paint Care..................................................... 427Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile
Phone .................................................... 260Parking Brake............................................... 137ParkSense System, Rear............................... 177Passive Entry....................................................26Pedals, Adjustable...........................................40Pets............................................................... 330Phone Mode.................................................. 258Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 411Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 395Door Locks...................................................25Mirrors.........................................................44Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)..........73, 74Seats...........................................................35Sliding Rear Window....................................78Steering............................................. 44, 163Take-Off Adapter....................................... 163Take-Off Operation.................................... 163Windows......................................................76Power SeatsDown...........................................................35Forward.......................................................35Rearward.....................................................35Recline.........................................................35Tilt................................................................35Up................................................................35
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456 Power Steering Fluid
...................................... 444Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................300Preparation For Jacking................................. 339Presets.......................................................... 253PTO (Power Take-Off)..................................... 163
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 416Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).. 384, 385Radio Presets...................................................... 253Radio Controls............................................... 247Radio Mode................................................... 247Radio Operation.................................. 247, 269Radio Remote Controls.................................. 247Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 58Rear Axle (Differential)......................... 390, 391Rear Camera................................................. 189Rear ParkSense System................................ 177Rear Window, Sliding....................................... 78Recreational Towing...................................... 214Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 216Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N).. 217Reformulated Gasoline.................................. 433Refrigerant.................................................... 372Release, Hood................................................. 79Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 294Remote Keyless Entry...................................... 15Programming Additional Key Fobs.............. 17Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 247
Remote Start (Diesel)...................................... 22Remote Start (Gasoline).................................. 20Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 21Replacement Bulbs...................................... 401Replacement Tires........................................ 417Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 447Resetting Perform Service Indicator............. 358Restraints, Child........................................... 312Restraints, Head.............................................. 38Rotation, Tires.............................................. 424
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Safety........................................................... 246Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 330Safety Checks Outside Vehicle..................... 332Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 447Safety Features............................................. 246Safety Information, Tire................................ 406Safety Tips.................................................... 330Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 333Satellite Radio.............................................. 249Saved Radio Stations................................... 253Schedule, Maintenance................................ 353Seat BeltAutomatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 301Seat Belt Reminder....................................... 107Seat Belts............................................ 293, 330Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 297
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 297Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage............................................ 297Child Restraints........................................ 312Extender................................................... 299Front Seat........................................ 293, 296Inspection................................................. 330Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 296Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 297Operating Instructions.............................. 296Pregnant Women...................................... 300Reminder.................................................. 294Seat Belt Extender.................................... 299Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 294Untwisting Procedure................................ 297Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 429Seats.................................................. 33, 34, 35Adjustment...........................................33, 35Easy Entry....................................................36Folding Floor................................................70Head Restraints...........................................38Memory.......................................................32Power...........................................................35Rear Folding................................................33Tilting...........................................................33Security Alarm........................................ 23, 108Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).................. 440Sentry Key (Immobilizer)..................................17Service Assistance........................................ 445Service Contract............................................ 446

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458 Rotation
.................................................... 424Safety.............................................. 406, 414Sizes.......................................................... 407Snow Tires................................................. 419Spare Tires............................. 419, 420, 421Spinning.................................................... 416Trailer Towing............................................ 206Tread Wear Indicators............................... 417Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 432To Open Hood.................................................. 79Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight....................... 205Torque Converter Clutch................................ 151Towing................................................. 200, 350Disabled Vehicle........................................ 350Guide......................................................... 205Recreational.............................................. 214Weight....................................................... 205Towing Behind A Motorhome......................... 214Traction......................................................... 218Traction Control............................................. 281Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 281Trailer Towing................................................ 200Hitches...................................................... 204Minimum Requirements............................ 205Mirrors......................................................... 46Tips........................................................... 211Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 205Wiring........................................................ 209Trailer Towing Guide...................................... 205Trailer Weight................................................ 205
Transfer Case............................................... 391Electronically Shifted....................... 153, 156Fluid......................................................... 444Transmission................................................ 141Automatic............................... 141, 146, 387Fluid......................................................... 444Maintenance............................................ 387Shifting..................................................... 140Transporting Pets.......................................... 330Tread Wear Indicators.................................. 417Turn Signals.................................. 54, 115, 402
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UconnectPhone Call Features
................................. 264Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone................................... 267Uconnect Phone.................................. 259, 260Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress..................... 265Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress................ 265Bluetooth Communication Link................ 269Call Continuation...................................... 266Call Controls............................................. 264Call Termination....................................... 266Cancel Command..................................... 260Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing............... 262
Help Command......................................... 260Join Calls.................................................. 266Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite................................................ 262Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress................................. 266Managing Your Favorites.......................... 263Natural Speech......................................... 259Operation.................................................. 259Overview................................................... 258Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone....................................... 260Phonebook Download............................... 263Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold............... 266Power-Up.................................................. 269Recent Calls.............................................. 264Redial....................................................... 266To Remove A Favorite............................... 263Toggling Between Calls............................. 266Touch-Tone Number Entry........................ 264Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone.. 266Voice Command....................................... 267Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features..............26Passive Entry Programming.........................26Uconnect System.......................................... 244Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 425Unleaded Gasoline........................................ 433Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................... 297USB..................................................................72

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