controls Ram 1500 2013 Service Manual

Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping
and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy
traffic.
Automatic Transmission
The “DRIVE” range can be selected when towing. The
transmission controls include an adaptive drive strategy
to avoid frequent shifting when towing. However, if
frequent shiftingdoes occur while in DRIVE, select
“TOW/HAUL” mode or select a lower gear using the
Electronic Range Select (ERS) switches.
NOTE:Using “TOW/HAUL” mode or a lower gear
range while operating the vehicle under heavy loading
conditions will improve performance and extend trans-
mission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build
up. This action will also provide better engine braking.
Seven-Pin Connector
1 — Battery 5 — Ground
2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn
3 — Right Stop/Turn 7 — Running Lamps
4 — Electric Brakes
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STARTING AND OPERATING 555

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............649
Adding Fuel ............................ .530
Additives, Fuel .......................... .524
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .179
Airbag ..................................66
Airbag Deployment ........................80
Airbag Light .............................74
Airbag Maintenance ........................82
Airbag, Side ..............................69
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................70
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .640
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................642
Air Conditioning ......................... .315
Air Conditioning Controls ...................315
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................642
Air Conditioning System ....................315
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .494
Air Suspension .......................... .410
Alarm Light ............................ .262Alarm, Panic
.............................28
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................21
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................21
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................648
Disposal ............................. .651
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................470
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................257
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........21
Anti-Theft System ..........................21
Appearance Care ........................ .661
Ashtray ............................... .212
Auto Down Power Windows ..................45
Automatic Door Locks ......................37
Automatic Headlights ..................... .162
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........325
Automatic Transmission ....................355
Adding Fluid ......................... .660
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................661
714 INDEX

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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INDEX 721

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

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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