index Ram 1500 2013 User Guide

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
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Daytime Running Lights....................163
Dealer Service ........................... .635
Defroster, Rear Window .....................225
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .122
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................173
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................440
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................623
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................651
Door Locks ..............................34
Door Locks, Automatic ......................37
Driving Off-Pavement ......................... .421
Off-Road ............................ .421
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .442
Dual Rear Wheels ........................ .507E-85 Fuel
.............................. .526
Electrical Power Outlets .....................208
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................225
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .............390
Electronic Brake Control System ...............470
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................470
Brake Assist System .....................471
Traction Control System ...................471
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................361
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........180
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............475
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......193
Emergency Brake ........................ .467
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................616
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................571
Jump Starting ......................... .612
Tow Hooks ........................... .618
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........634
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Engine................................ .631
Air Cleaner .......................... .640
Block Heater ......................... .351
Break-In Recommendations ................119
Compartment ......................... .630
Compartment Identification ................630
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................691
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................121
Flooded, Starting ...................... .345
Fuel Requirements ..................... .521
Jump Starting ......................... .612
Oil................................. .637
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .639
Oil Selection .......................... .638
Oil Synthetic ......................... .639
Overheating .......................... .571
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............76
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .522Event Data Recorder
........................83
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................... .121
Exhaust System .......................... .121
Exterior Lighting ......................... .162
Exterior Lights .......................... .124
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .640
Engine Oil ........................... .640
Engine Oil Disposal .....................639
Flashers Turn Signal .......................... .124
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .585
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .529
Engine Oil ........................... .528
Fuel Requirements ..................... .526
Maintenance .......................... .529
Replacement Parts ...................... .529
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Starting............................. .528
Flooded Engine Starting ....................345
Fluid, Brake ............................ .692
Fluid Capacities ......................... .689
Fluid Leaks ............................ .124
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .654
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........691
Fog Lights ............................. .166
Fold Flat Load Floor ...................... .227
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................571
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .386
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................616
Front Axle (Differential) .....................656
Fuel .................................. .521
Adding ............................. .530
Additives ............................ .524
Clean Air ............................ .522
Ethanol ............................. .522Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
.....................531
Gasoline ............................. .521
Materials Added ....................... .524
Methanol ............................ .522
Octane Rating ......................... .521
Requirements ......................... .521
Tank Capacity ......................... .689
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .526
Fuel System Caution ...................... .530
Fuses ................................. .668
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................531
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .522
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .521
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................522
Gauges Speedometer ......................... .262
Tachometer ........................... .257
Gear
Ranges ............................ .365
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Gear Select Lever Override..................618
General Information ........................20
Glass Cleaning .......................... .666
Grocery Bag Retainer ...................... .224
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................535
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................534
Guide, Body Builders ........................6
GVWR ................................ .532
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .442
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................571
Headlights ............................. .680
Automatic ........................... .162
Cleaning ............................ .665
High Beam ........................... .172
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........172
Passing ............................. .172Switch
.............................. .162
Head Restraints ......................... .154
Heated Mirrors .......................... .137
Heater ................................ .315
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .351
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .172
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .539
Hoisting ................................611
Hood Release ........................... .160
Hub Caps .............................. .590
Ignition .................................16
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................22
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................18
Infant Restraint ...........................84
Inflation Pressure Tires .....................503
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Inside Rearview Mirror.....................131
Instrument Cluster ....................... .257
Instrument Panel and Controls ................255
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............666
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ..............549
Interior Appearance Care ....................665
Interior Lights .......................... .167
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............173
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... .213
Jack Location ........................... .572
Jump Starting ........................... .612
Key-In Reminder ..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................39
Keyless Entry System .......................23
Key, Programming .........................20
Key, Replacement ..........................19 Keys
...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................18
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................171
Lane Change Assist ....................... .172
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................51
Latches ............................... .124
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .521
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .124
Life of Tires ............................ .501
Light Bulbs ............................. .124
Lights ................................ .124
Airbag ................................74
Alarm .............................. .262
Anti-Lock ............................ .257
Automatic Headlights ....................162
Brake Assist Warning ....................480
Brake Warning ........................ .259
Bulb Replacement ...................... .680
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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
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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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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
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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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