Mil Ram 1500 2013 Get to Know Guide 

If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you
may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect
® Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling
1-866-726-4636 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
or by contacting your dealer.
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important featur\
es
of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/
Uconnect
® Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside
Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance\

(new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you
find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com. Copyright 2014 Chrysler Group LLC.
IMPORTANT
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving w\
hile
distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collisi\
on and personal
injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme cau\
tion
when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the r\
oad. Use of any
electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehi\
cle navigation
or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous \
and could lead
to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be
done while the vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to devot\
e your full
attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and\
stop your
vehicle. Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephone\
s or texting
while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving
ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below th\
e legal
minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non\
-drinking
driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp,
your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with
your new RAM and to provide a convenient reference source for common
questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and
important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect
® Manuals and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For
additional information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle, \
visit
www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local RAM dealer.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light
- Low Coolant Level Indicator Light
(See page 130 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmissionand axle) in your vehicle.
• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers)
of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication to an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
For diesel engine break-in recommendations, refer to Diesel Engine Break-In Recom-
mendations on pg.
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Uconnect® 8.4AN
• 8.4” Touch-Screen
• Climate soft key in lower menu bar
• HD Button will be visible on right sideof screen when viewing AM or FM
• SiriusXM Travel Link feature listed within Apps
Uconnect® Access (AVAILABLE ON Uconnect® 8.4A AND
Uconnect® 8.4AN) (IF EQUIPPED)
• Uconnect®Access enhances your ownership and driving experience by connect-
ing your vehicle with built-in 3G cellular connection. Uconnect®Access provides:
• The ability to remotely lock/unlock your doors and start your vehicle from
virtually anywhere, with the Uconnect
®Access App, Owner Connect website
and Uconnect®Care (Vehicle must be within the United States and have
network coverage).
• The option to turn your vehicle into a WiFi Hotspot on demand.
• Theft Alarm Notification via text or E-mail.
• Voice Texting so you can compose, send and receive text messages with your voice while keeping your hands on the wheel. Requires a cell phone that
supports Bluetooth Message Access Profile (MAP).
• Before you drive, familiarize yourself with the easy-to-use Uconnect
®System.
1. The ASSIST and 9-1-1 buttons are located on your rearview mirror. The ASSIST Button is used for contacting Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Care and Uconnect
®
Care. The 9-1-1 Button connects you directly to emergency assistance.
NOTE:
Vehicles sold in Canada and Mexico DO NOT have 9-1-1 Call system capabilities. 9-1-1
or other emergency line operators in Canada and Mexico may not answer or respond to
9-1-1 system calls.
2. The Uconnect
®“Apps” soft-key on the menu bar at the bottom right corner of the
radio touch screen. This is where you can begin your registration process, manage
your Apps and purchase WiFi on demand.
Uconnect® 8.4AN
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Jump
• Automatically tells you when Traffic & Weather for a favorite city is available, andgives you the option to switch to that channel. Touch Jump to activate the feature.
After listening to Traffic and Weather, touch Jump again to return to the previous
channel.
Fav
• Activates the favorites menu. You can add up to 50 favorite artists or songs. Just touch Add Fav Artist or Add Fav Song while the song is playing. You will then be
alerted any time one of these songs, or works by these artists, is playing on other
SiriusXM channels.
SiriusXM Parental Controls
• You can skip or hide certain channels from view if you do not want access to them. Touch the More soft-key, then the Settings soft-key, next touch the Sirius Setup
soft-key, then select Channel Skip. Touch the box, check-mark, next to the channel
you want skipped. They will not show up in normal usage.
• SiriusXM also offers the option to permanently block selected channels. Call (1-888-601-6297 for U.S. customers, 1-877-438-9677 for Canadian custom-
ers) and request the Family-Friendly Package.
Browse
•
Lets you browse the SiriusXM channel listing or Genre listing. Favorites, Game Zone,
Weather and Jump settings also provide a way to browse the SiriusXM channel list.
Browse
Sub-Menu Sub-Menu Description
All Shows the channel listing.
Genre Provides a list of all genres, and lets you jump to a channel within the selected genre.
Presets Lets you scroll the list of Preset satellite channels. Touch the channel, or press Enter on the Tune knob, to go to that channel. Touch the trash can
icon to delete a preset. Your presets are also shown at the top of the main
Satellite Radio screen.
Favorites Lets you manage artists and songs in the Favorites list and configure Alert Settings to let you know when favorite songs or artists are playing on other
channels. Also, view a list of channels airing any of your Favorites.
Game Zone Provides alerts when your favorite sports teams are starting a game which is being aired on other SiriusXM channels, or when their game score is
announced. You can select and manage your Teams list here, and
configure alerts.
Jump Lets you select your favorite cities for Traffic & Weather information, which is used by the Jump feature on the main satellite radio screen.
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Replay
• Lets you replay up to 44 minutes of the content of the current SiriusXM channel.
Replay
OptionOption Description
Play/Pause Touch to Pause content playback. Touch Pause/Play again to resume playback.
Rewind/RW Rewinds the channel content in steps of five seconds. Touch and hold to rewind continuously, then release to begin playing content at that point.
Fast
Forward/FW Forwards the content, and works similarly to Rewind/RW. However, Fast
Forward/FW can only be used when content has been previously rewound.
Replay Time Displays the amount of time in the upper center of the screen by which your content lags the Live channel.
Live Resumes playback of Live content at any time while replaying rewound content.
• SiriusXM services require subscriptions, sold separately after the 12-month trial
included with the new vehicle purchase. If you decide to continue your service at the
end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at
then-current rates until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 for U.S. residents and
1-888-539-7474 for Canadian residents to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement
for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com (US residents) or www.siruisxm.ca (Canadian
residents). All fees and programming subject to change. Our satellite service is
available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C.
Our Sirius satellite service is also available in PR (with coverage limitations). Our
Internet radio service is available throughout our satellite service area and in AK
and HI. © 2013 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos
are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
Disc Operation
• Your vehicle may have a remote CD player located in the lower center console storage bin, or in the lower center bench seat bin.
• CD/Disc Mode is entered by either inserting a CD/Disc or by touching the Media button located on the side of the display. Once in Media Mode, select Disc.
• Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing as indicated on the illustration located on the Disc player.
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through Disc tracks.
• Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping.
Browse
• Touch the browse soft-key to scroll through and select a desired track on the Disc. Touch the exit soft-key if you wish to cancel the browse function.
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HD Radio
• HD Radio technology (available on Uconnect 8.4AN) operates similar to conven-tional radio except it allows broadcasters to transmit a high-quality digital signal.
•
With an HD radio receiver, the listener is provided with a clear sound that enhances
the listening experience. HD radio can also transmit data such as song title or artist.
SiriusXM PREMIER OVER 160 CHANNELS
• Get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place. Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment.
Get all the premium programming, including Howard Stern, every NFL game,
Oprah Radio
®, every MLB®and NHL®game, every NASCAR®race, Martha
Stewart and more. And get 20+ extra channels, including SiriusXM Latino,
offering 20 channels of commercial free music, news, talk, comedy, sports and
more dedicated to Spanish language programming.
•
To access SiriusXM Satellite Radio, touch the SXM soft-key on the main Radio screen.
•The following describes features that are available when in SiriusXM Satellite Radio
mode.
Seek Up/Seek Down
• Touch the Seek arrow soft-keys for less than two seconds to seek through channels in SXM mode.
• Touch and hold either arrow soft-key for more than two seconds to bypass channels without stopping. The radio will stop at the next listenable channel once the arrow
soft-key is released.
Direct Tune
• Tune directly to a SXM channel by pressing the Tune soft-key on the screen, and entering the desired station number.
Jump
• Automatically tells you when Traffic & Weather for a favorite city is available, and gives you the option to switch to that channel. Touch Jump to activate the feature.
After listening to Traffic and Weather, touch Jump again to return to the previous
channel.
Fav
• Activates the favorites menu. You can add up to 50 favorite artists or songs. Just touch Add Fav Artist or Add Fav Song while the song is playing. You will then be
alerted any time one of these songs, or works by these artists, is playing on other
SiriusXM channels.
SiriusXM Parental Controls
• You can skip or hide certain channels from view if you do not want access to them. Touch the More soft-key, then the Settings soft-key, next touch the Sirius Setup
soft-key, then select Channel Skip. Touch the box, check-mark, next to the channel
you want skipped. They will not show up in normal usage.
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• SiriusXM also offers the option to permanently block selected channels. Call(1-888-601-6297 for U.S. customers, 1-877-438-9677 for Canadian custom-
ers) and request the Family-Friendly Package.
Browse
•
Lets you browse the SiriusXM channel listing or Genre listing. Favorites, Game Zone,
Weather and Jump settings also provide a way to browse the SiriusXM channel list.
Browse
Sub-Menu Sub-Menu Description
All Shows the channel listing.
Genre Provides a list of all genres, and lets you jump to a channel within the selected genre.
Presets Lets you scroll the list of Preset satellite channels. Touch the channel, or press Enter on the Tune knob, to go to that channel. Touch the trash can
icon to delete a preset. Your presets are also shown at the top of the main
Satellite Radio screen.
Favorites Lets you manage artists and songs in the Favorites list and configure Alert Settings to let you know when favorite songs or artists are playing on other
channels. Also, view a list of channels airing any of your Favorites.
Game Zone
Provides alerts when your favorite sports teams are starting a game which is
being aired on other SiriusXM channels, or when their game score is
announced. You can select and manage your Teams list here, and configure
alerts.
Jump Lets you select your favorite cities for Traffic & Weather information, which is used by the Jump feature on the main satellite radio screen.
Replay
• Lets you replay up to 44 minutes of the content of the current SiriusXM channel.
Replay
OptionOption Description
Play/Pause Touch to Pause content playback. Touch Pause/Play again to resume playback.
Rewind/RW Rewinds the channel content in steps of five seconds. Touch and hold to rewind continuously, then release to begin playing content at that point.
Fast
Forward/FW Forwards the content, and works similarly to Rewind/RW. However, Fast
Forward/FW can only be used when content has been previously rewound.
Replay Time Displays the amount of time in the upper center of the screen by which your content lags the Live channel.
Live Resumes playback of Live content at any time while replaying rewound content.
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Fuel Economy
• Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Fuel Economy icon ishighlighted. Press the RIGHT arrow button and the next screen will display the
following:• Average Fuel Economy/Miles Per Gallon (MPG Bargraph)
• Range To Empty (RTE)
• Current Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
Stop/Start
• Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Stop/Start icon is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to display the
Stop/Start status.
Trailer Tow
• Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Trailer Tow icon ishighlighted. Press the RIGHT arrow button and the next screen will display the
following trailer trip information:• Trailer Trip
• Trailer Brake
• Multimeter
Audio
• Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Audio display icon is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to display the
active source and the audio information.
Screen Setup
• Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Screen Setup displayicon is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to enter
the Screen Setup sub-menu. The Screen Setup feature allows you to change what
information is displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the location that
information is displayed.
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DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• The Cummins®turbocharged diesel engine does not require a break-in period due
to its construction. Normal operation is allowed, providing the following recom-
mendations are followed: • Warm up the engine before placing it under load.
• Do not operate the engine at idle for prolonged periods.
• Use the appropriate transmission gear to prevent engine lugging.
• Observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature indicators.
• Check the coolant and oil levels frequently.
•
Vary throttle position at highway speeds when carrying or towing significant weight.
NOTE:
Light duty operation such as light trailer towing or no load operation will extend the
time before the engine is at full efficiency. Reduced fuel economy and power may be
seen at this time.
• Because of the construction of the Cummins
®turbocharged diesel engine, engine
run-in is enhanced by loaded operating conditions which allow the engine parts to
achieve final finish and fit during the first 6,000 miles (10 000 km).
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES
Engine Block Heater
• For ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), engine block heater usage is recommended.
• For ambient temperatures below –20°F (-29°C), engine block heater usage is required.
• The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood to the right side and can be located just behind the grille near the headlamp.
• Connect the heater cord to a ground-fault interrupter protected 110–115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.
NOTE:
The block heater will require 110 volts AC and 6.5 amps to activate the heater element.
•The block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming
effect on the coolant.
Water In Fuel Message
•
If a Water In Fuel message orindicator appears in the cluster and a chime
sounds five times, the fuel/water separator will need to be drained immediately to
prevent engine damage.
• Refer to “Draining Fuel Water Separator” in this guide for draining instructions or see your dealer.
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