brake light Ram 1500 2013 Get to Know Guide 

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUP LLC.................. 3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT .............. 6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......... 8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ................... 10
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ......... 11
REMOTE START .............. 13
THEFT ALARM ............... 13
SEATBELT .................. 13
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS ....... 14
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............ 15
FRONT SEATS ................ 20
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS ....... 22
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........ 23
TILT STEERING COLUMN ......... 24
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS........... 25
TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/
HIGH BEAMS LEVER ............ 26
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............ 27
SPEED CONTROL .............. 28
EIGHT–SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED .... 29
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS)
OPERATION ................. 30
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM ........ 32
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITHOUT TOUCH-SCREEN ........ 34
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCH-SCREEN ........... 35
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCH-SCREEN ........... 36
PARKSENSE
®REAR PARK ASSIST . . . 37
PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP
CAMERA ................... 38
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM
(TPMS) – 2500 MODELS ONLY ...... 38
POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW .... 39
POWER SUNROOF ............. 40
WIND BUFFETING ............. 41
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 42
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........ 44
Uconnect
®Access (AVAILABLE ON
Uconnect®8.4A AND Uconnect®8.4AN)
(IF EQUIPPED) ................ 45
Uconnect
®3.0 ................ 54
Uconnect®5.0 ................ 56 Uconnect
®8.4A ............... 62
Uconnect®8.4AN .............. 79
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS .................. 97
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) ..... 98
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ....... 98
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
®) ................ 101
POWER INVERTER ............ 103
POWER OUTLETS ............ 104
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 105
UTILITY
TONNEAU COVER............. 108
EASY-OFF TAILGATE ........... 108
PICKUP BOX ................ 109
RAMBOX
®.................. 110
TOWING & PAYLOAD ........... 114
TOW/HAUL MODE ............ 116
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE
MODULE .................. 116
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..... 118
DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS........... 120
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ............... 120
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE
(ENGINE BRAKING) ........... 121
IDLE-UP FEATURE (AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION ONLY) ......... 122
ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL
FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR ....... 123
UNDERBODY MOUNTED FUEL
FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR ....... 124
ADDING FUEL – DIESEL ENGINE
ONLY ..................... 125
EXHAUST REGENERATION ....... 125
COOL-DOWN IDLE CHART ........ 127
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........ 127
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE......... 130
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ................... 130
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..... 134
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 135
JUMP-STARTING ............. 148
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS ....... 150
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ........ 150
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 153
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 154
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 155
TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Headlight Switch pg. 27
B. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/HighBeams Lever pg. 26
C. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 98
D. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 9
E. Instrument Cluster pg. 8
F. Four Wheel Drive Operation pg. 105
G. Identify Your Audio System pg. 42
H. Audio System Hard Controls pg. 42
I. Power Inverter Outlet pg. 103
J. Manual Climate Controls pg. 34 K. Switch Panel
• Diesel Exhaust Brake
• Tow/Haul pg. 116
• Electronic Stability Control pg. 130
• Air Suspension System
• ParkSense
®Rear Park Assist pg. 37
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) pg. 130
• Front Heated Seats pg. 22
• Front Ventilated Seats pg. 22
• Heated Steering Wheel pg. 23
• Integrated Trailer Brake Module pg. 116
• Engine Stop Start L. Shifter
M. Keyless Engine Starting/Stopping
pg. 12
N. Electronic Speed Control pg. 28
O. Hood Release (below steering wheel at base of instrument panel) pg. 156
P. Parking Brake Release
Q. Power Mirrors
R. Power Windows
S. Power Door Locks
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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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
8

KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
• Press and release the UNLOCK buttonon the RKE transmitter once to unlock
the driver’s door (EVIC can be setup for
driver door first, otherwise this will
unlock all doors), or press the unlock
button twice within five seconds to
unlock all doors, the tailgate and the
RamBox
®(if equipped). The turn sig-
nal lights will flash to acknowledge the
unlock signal. The illuminated entry
system will also turn on.
• All doors can be programmed to un- lock on the first press of the UNLOCK
button. Refer to Programmable Fea-
tures in this guide.
Panic Alarm
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic alarm off.
Emergency Key
• Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an emergency key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking
the doors. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the top of the Key Fob
sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
WARNING!
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not
leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children,
and do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-G0™ in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. A child could start the vehicle, operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
GETTING STARTED
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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.
ELECTRONICS
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TOW/HAUL MODE
•When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent
transmission shifting occurs, press the TOW/HAUL switch to select TOW/HAUL
mode. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission
overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/HAUL mode,
transmission upshifts are delayed, and the transmission will automatically downshift
(for engine braking) during steady braking maneuvers.
• The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to
indicate that TOW/HAUL mode has
been activated. Pressing the switch a
second time restores normal operation.
If the TOW/HAUL mode is desired, the
switch must be pressed each time the
engine is started.
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE MODULE
• The Integrated Trailer Brake Controller allows you to automatically or manuallyactivate the Electric Trailer Brakes and Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brakes for a
better braking performance when towing a trailer.
NOTE:
The Integrated Trailer Brake Controller is located in the center stack below the
climate controls.
• This module will have four different options depending on the type of trailer you want to tow and can be selected through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) or touch-screen radio – if equipped.• Light Electric
• Heavy Electric
• Light EOH (Electric Over Hydraulic)
• Heavy EOH (Electric Over Hydraulic)
UTILITY
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Cold Start Procedure
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. If the Wait To Start
light appears
in the cluster, wait for the light to turn off before starting.
• In extremely cold weather below 0°F (-18°C) it may be beneficial to cycle the manifold heaters twice before attempting to start the engine. This can be
accomplished by turning the ignition OFF for at least five seconds and then back
ON after the “Wait To Start Light” has turned off, but before the engine is started.
However, excessive cycling of the manifold heaters will result in damage to the
heater elements or reduced battery voltage.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual Diesel Supplement on the DVD for further details.
Engine Idling
• Avoid prolonged engine idling. Long periods of idling may be harmful to your engine because combustion chamber temperatures can drop so low that the fuel
may not burn completely.
• Incomplete combustion allows carbon and varnish to form on piston rings, engine valves, and injector nozzles. Also, the unburned fuel can enter the crankcase,
diluting the oil and causing rapid wear to the engine.
• If the engine is allowed to idle, under some conditions the idle speed may increase to 900 RPM then return to normal idle speed. This is normal operation.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110–115 volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution.
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING)
• The exhaust brake feature will only function when the driver presses the exhaustbrake switch.
• The switch is located on the switch bank below the audio system.
• Your vehicle is also equipped with the Smart Brake feature.
• This feature will automatically provide a variable amount of engine braking in an attempt to maintain a constant vehicle speed.
• The Smart Brake is activated by pressing the exhaust brake switch twice. The first press activate the full strength brake, second press activates the Smart Brake and
third press turns the brake off.
• The Smart Brake target vehicle speed is set when either the vehicle brake or the throttle pedal is released.
• Exhaust braking is most effective when the engine RPM is higher.
NOTE:
For optimum braking power, it is recommended to use the exhaust brake while in
TOW/HAUL mode.
DIESEL
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BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied,
it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will
drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We
recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
• If the ESC OFF indicator light comes on when the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with
the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four
minutes when this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged bat-tery it can be jump-started using a set
of jumper cables and a battery in an-
other vehicle or by using a portable
battery booster pack.
•
Jump-starting can be dangerous if done
improperly so please follow the proce-
dures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster
pack follow the manufacturer’s operating
instructions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.
NOTE:
The positive battery post is covered with a protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain
access to the positive battery post.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to OFF.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
• Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the positive (+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
• Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable to the positive (+)post
of the booster battery.
• Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the negative (-)post of the
booster battery.
• Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper cable to a good engine ground
(exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and
the fuel injection system.
• Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE – GASOLINE ENGINE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change
indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will
illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures,
and E85 fuel usage will influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to
illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Re-
quired” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, powersteering (2500/3500 Models Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only) as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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