seat Ram 1500 2013 Owner's Manual

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F88 15 Amp
Blue Instrument Panel
Cluster
F90/F91 20 Amp
Yellow Power Outlet (Rear
seats) Customer Selectable
F93 20 Amp
Yellow Cigar Lighter
F94 10 Amp
Red Shifter / Transfer
Case Module
F95 10 Amp
Red Rear Camera /
Park Assist
F96 10 Amp
Red Rear Seat Heater
SwitchCavity Car- tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F97 25 Amp
Natural Rear Heated Seats
& Heated Steering Wheel – IfEquipped
F98 25 Amp
Natural Front Heated Seats
– If Equipped
F99 10 Amp
Red Climate Control
F101 15 Amp
Blue Electrochromatic
Mirror / Smart
High Beams – If Equipped
F104 20 Amp
Yellow Power Outlets (In-
strument Panel/Center Console)
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 677

Fluid Level Check...................... .658
Fluid Type ........................... .658
Shifting ............................. .364
Special Additives ...................... .659
Axle Fluid ............................. .656
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................656
Back-Up Camera ......................... .193
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System ..................419
Battery ................................ .641
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........30
Belts, Seat ...............................51
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................643
B-Pillar Location ......................... .488
Brake Assist System ...................... .471
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............470
Brake Fluid ............................ .654Brake System
........................... .469
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .470
Fluid Check .......................... .654
Master Cylinder ....................... .654
Parking ............................. .467
Warning Light ........................ .259
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................354
Bulb Replacement ........................ .678
Bulbs, Light ............................ .124
Cab Top Clearance Lights ...................686
Camera, Rear ........................... .193
Camper ............................... .245
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .689
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .639
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................650
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................121
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INDEX 715

Cargo Light............................ .170
Car Washes ............................ .662
Cellular Phone .......................... .314
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............684
Center Seat Storage Compartment .............219
Certification Label ........................ .532
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .483
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .257
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............120
Checks, Safety .......................... .120
Child Restraint ............................84
Cigar Lighter ........................... .212
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .522
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .664
Climate Control ......................... .314
Cold Weather Operation ....................345
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............313
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .498Console, Overhead
....................... .194
Contract, Service ......................... .707
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........650
Cooling System .......................... .647
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............649
Coolant Capacity ...................... .689
Coolant Level ......................... .648
Disposal of Used Coolant .................651
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................648
Inspection ........................... .651
Points to Remember .....................653
Pressure Cap ......................... .650
Radiator Cap ......................... .650
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............648
Corrosion Protection ...................... .661
Cupholders ............................ .214
Customer Assistance ...................... .705
Data

Recorder, Event .......................83
716 INDEX

Cap Top Clearance..................... .686
Cargo .............................. .170
Center Mounted Stop ....................684
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........257
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .168
Daytime Running ...................... .163
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....480
Exterior ............................. .124
Fog ................................ .166
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ................390
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................571
Headlights ........................... .162
High Beam ........................... .172
High Beam Indicator .....................261
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............172
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .257
Interior ............................. .167
Oil Pressure .......................... .262Passing
............................. .172
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .261
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............262
Service .............................. .678
Side Marker .......................... .688
SmartBeams .......................... .164
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............262
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............262
Traction Control ....................... .480
Transfer Case ......................... .390
Turn Signal .......................... .124
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......257
Limited-Slip Differential ....................440
Loading Vehicle ......................... .532
Tires ............................... .488
Locks ..................................34
Automatic Door .........................37
Child

Protection .........................38
Door .................................34
722 INDEX

Power Door............................36
Low Tire Pressure System ...................508
Lubrication, Body ........................ .643
Maintenance Free Battery ....................641
Maintenance Procedures ....................636
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .696
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......634
Manual, Service ......................... .710
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ...................... .658
Lubricant Selection ..................... .692
Memory Seat ........................... .156
Methanol .............................. .522
Mirrors ............................... .131
Electric Powered ....................... .136
Heated .............................. .137
Memory ............................. .156
Outside ............................. .133Rearview
............................ .131
Trailer Towing ........................ .139
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................508
Mopar Parts ............................ .635
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .522
Multi-Function Control Lever .................171
Navigation System (Uconnect® gps) ............193
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................119
Occupant Restraints ........................47
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................69
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................521
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..............421
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..............421
Oil, Engine ............................. .637
Capacity ............................ .689
Change Interval ....................... .638
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INDEX 723

Dipstick............................. .637
Disposal ............................. .639
Filter ............................... .640
Filter Disposal ........................ .639
Identification Logo ..................... .638
Recommendation ...................... .638
Synthetic ............................ .639
Viscosity ............................ .639
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .640
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................633
Operating Precautions ..................... .633
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................133
Overdrive .............................. .374
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .374
Overhead Console ........................ .194
Overheating, Engine ...................... .266
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4Paint Care
............................. .661
Panic Alarm ..............................28
Parking Brake ........................... .467
Park Sense System, Rear ....................184
Passing Light ........................... .172
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .179
Personal Settings ......................... .285
Pets ...................................119
Pets, Transporting .........................119
Pickup Box ............................. .229
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........489
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ................668
Door Locks ............................36
Mirrors ............................. .136
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........208
Seats ............................... .141
Sliding Rear Window ....................226
Steering ............................. .465
724 INDEX

Sunroof............................. .205
Windows ..............................44
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .692
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................65
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................63
Programmable Electronic Features .............285
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry). . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .496
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........648
Radio Operation ......................... .314
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................175
Ramp Travel Index ....................... .422
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................656
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails .................243
Rear Park Sense System .....................184
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .151
Rear Window Features .....................225 Rear Window, Sliding
..................... .227
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .150
Recorder, Event Data .......................83
Recreational Towing ...................... .561
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........564
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......567
Reformulated Gasoline .....................522
Refrigerant ............................. .643
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................64
Remote Control Starting System .........................31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................23
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........312
Remote Starting System ......................31
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .678
Replacement Keys .........................19
Replacement Parts ........................ .635
Replacement Tires ........................ .502
Reporting Safety Defects ....................709
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INDEX 725

Restraint, Head.......................... .154
Restraints, Child ...........................84
Restraints, Occupant ........................47
Rotation, Tires .......................... .506
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................122
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................124
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................709
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .121
Safety Information, Tire .....................482
Safety Tips ............................. .120
Schedule, Maintenance .....................696
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .666
Seat Belt Reminder .........................64
Seat Belts ................................47
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........59
And Pregnant Women .....................65
Child Restraint ..........................84
Extender ..............................65 Front Seat
.............................51
Inspection ........................... .122
Pretensioners ...........................63
Reminder ............................ .261
Untwisting Procedure .....................59
Seats ................................. .140
Adjustment .......................... .140
Folding Floor ......................... .227
Memory ............................. .156
Power .............................. .141
Rear Folding ......................... .151
Reclining Rear ........................ .150
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................21
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............691
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................18
Sentry Key Programming ....................20
Sentry Key Replacement .....................19
Service Assistance ........................ .705
Service Contract ......................... .707
726 INDEX

Service Manuals......................... .710
Settings, Personal ........................ .285
Shifting ............................... .352
Automatic Transmission ..................355
Transfer Case ......................... .389
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ................................ .564
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ................................ .567
Shift Lever Override ...................... .618
Shoulder Belts ............................51
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................59
Side Airbag ..............................75
Signals, Turn ........................... .124
Sliding Rear Window Power .............................. .226
SmartBeams ............................ .164
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................504
Snow Plow ............................. .557Snow Tires
............................. .497
Spare Tire .............................. .498
Spark Plugs ............................ .691
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................180
Speedometer ............................ .262
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System ..................419
Starting .................................31
Automatic Transmission ..................342
Cold Weather ......................... .345
Engine Fails to Start .....................345
Remote ...............................31
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) .............342
Steering Power .............................. .465
Wheel, Heated ........................ .177
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .176
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............312
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .312
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .............219
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INDEX 727

Unleaded Gasoline....................... .521
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................59
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ................243
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ......................... .489
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage .......................... .332
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .257
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .708
Washers, Windshield ...................... .173
Washing Vehicle ......................... .662
Water Driving Through ....................... .442
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................664
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................664
Wheel Cover ........................... .590Wheel Nut Torque
........................ .590
Winch ................................ .445
Accessories ........................... .449
Operation ............................ .450
Rigging Techniques ..................... .463
Usage .............................. .445
Wind Buffeting ............................47
Window Fogging ........................ .332
Windows ................................44
Power ................................44
Rear Sliding .......................... .227
Windshield Defroster ...................... .122
Windshield Washers ...................... .172
Fluid ............................... .172
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................644
Windshield Wipers ....................... .172
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................644
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... .173
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ..................... .175
730 INDEX