index Ram 1500 2017 User Guide

Shifting........................... .395, 405
Special Additives ........................ .670
Axle Fluid ........................... .668, 701
Axle Lubrication .......................... .668
Back-Up Camera .......................... .171
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System ...................455
Battery .............................. .245, 648
Charging System Light ....................245
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................25
Belts, Seat .................................95
Body Builders Guide ..........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................656
B-Pillar Location .......................... .513
Brake Assist System ........................ .497
Brake Control System, Electronic ................495
Brake Fluid .......................... .667, 701
Brake System ......................... .494, 667
Fluid Check ........................... .667
Master Cylinder ........................ .667
Parking .............................. .492
Warning Light .......................... .242
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................387
Bulb Replacement ...................... .688, 690Bulbs, Light
........................... .98, 688
Cab Top Clearance Lights .....................694
Camera, Rear ............................ .171
Camper ................................ .220
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .697
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................... .642
Power Steering ......................... .492
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................664
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................95, 545
Cargo Light ............................. .146
Car Washes .............................. .673
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............693
Center

Seat Storage Compartment ...............195
Certification Label ......................... .549
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .509
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .637
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................94
Checks, Safety .............................94
Child Restraint .............................69
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................73
Child Restraints ..........................69
Child Seat Installation ...................82, 85
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INDEX 717

How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt.........81
Infants And Child Restraints .................70
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............78
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........75
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........72
Seating Positions ..........................74
Cigar Lighter ............................ .189
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .542
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .674
Climate Control ........................... .330
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .384
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................328
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .523
Console, Overhead ........................ .173
Contract, Service .......................... .712
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............664
Cooling System ........................... .662
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................663
Coolant Capacity ........................ .697
Coolant Level ....................662, 665, 666
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................664
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................662
Inspection ......................... .665, 666
Points To Remember ..................... .666Pressure Cap
........................... .664
Radiator Cap .......................... .664
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......662, 697, 698
Corrosion Protection ....................... .672
Cruise Light ....................... .263, 264, 265
Cupholders .............................. .191
Customer Assistance ....................... .710
Customer Programmable Features ...............307
Daytime Running Lights .....................140
Dealer Service ............................ .639
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .200
Defroster, Windshield ........................96
Delay

(Intermittent) Wipers ...................148
Differential, Limited-Slip .....................470
Dipsticks Power Steering ......................... .492
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................626
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................664
Do Not Disturb ........................... .372
Door Ajar ............................... .248
Door Ajar Light ........................... .248
Door Locks Door Locks ..............................32
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KeyFob................................32
Remote................................32
Remote Keyless Entry ......................32
Door Locks, Automatic .......................34
Door Opener, Garage ....................... .175
Driving Off-Pavement .......................... .457
Off-Road ............................. .457
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .472
Dual Rear Wheels ...................... .532, 581
E-85 Fuel ............................... .545
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .184
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................200
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case . . . .417, 422, 427, 432
Electronic Brake Control System ................495
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................495
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................504
Traction Control System ....................500
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ............393, 401, 410
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........154
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............500
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........246
Emergency Brake .......................... .492Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................621
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................580
Jump Starting .......................... .618
Tow Hooks ............................ .623
Emission Control System Maintenance ............637
Engine .............................. .634, 635
Air Cleaner ............................ .643
Block Heater ........................... .385
Break-In Recommendations ..................94
Compartment .......................... .633
Compartment Identification ...........633, 634, 635
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .698
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................95, 545
Flooded, Starting ........................ .384
Fuel

Requirements ....................541, 697
Jump Starting .......................... .618
Oil ........................... .640, 697, 698
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .642
Oil Filter .............................. .642
Oil Selection ........................ .641, 697
Oil Synthetic ........................... .642
Overheating ........................... .580
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................641, 642
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................641
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INDEX 719

Enhanced Accident Response Feature..........66, 630
Entry System, Illuminated .....................21
Ethanol ............................. .542, 545
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................95, 545
Exhaust System ........................ .95, 660
Exterior Lighting .......................... .139
Exterior Lights .............................98
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .643
Air Conditioning .....................347, 650
Engine Oil ......................... .642, 698
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .642
Flashers Turn Signal ...................... .98, 146, 263
Flat Tire Stowage ...................... .596, 613
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ......................... .547
Engine Oil ............................ .546
Fuel Requirements ....................545, 546
Maintenance ........................... .547
Replacement Parts ....................... .547
Starting .............................. .547
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .384
Fluid, Brake ............................. .701Fluid Capacities
........................... .697
Fluid Leaks ...............................98
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .667
Power Steering ......................... .492
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............698
Fog Lights ........................ .142, 256, 691
Fold Flat Load Floor ....................... .202
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................580
Four Wheel Drive ......................... .414
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .621
Front Axle (Differential) ..................... .668
Fuel ................................... .541
Adding .............................. .548
Additives ............................. .544
Clean

Air ............................. .542
Ethanol ........................... .542, 545
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .549
Gasoline .............................. .541
Light ................................ .254
Materials Added ........................ .544
Methanol ............................. .542
Octane Rating ....................... .541, 698
Requirements ....................... .541, 697
Tank Capacity .......................... .697
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Fuel, Flexible............................. .545
Fuses .................................. .679
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............175, 180
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................549, 637
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .542
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .541
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .542
Gear Ranges .......................... .396, 405
Gear Select Lever Override ....................623
General Information ........................ .540
Glass Cleaning ........................... .677
Grocery Bag Retainer ....................... .200
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................552
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................551
Guide, Body Builders .........................6
GVWR ................................. .550
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or
Shallow Standing Water ....................472
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .580
Headlights .............................. .690
Automatic ............................ .139
Cleaning .............................. .677High Beam
............................ .147
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........147
Passing ............................... .147
Switch ............................... .139
Head Restraints ........................... .129
Heated Mirrors .........................115,200
Heater ................................. .330
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .385
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .....147
Hill Descent Control ....................... .505
Hill Descent Control Indicator .................505
Hill Start Assist ........................... .498
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .558
Hoisting ................................ .618
HomeLink

(Garage Door Opener) ...............175
Hood Release ............................ .136
Hub Caps ............................... .617
Ignition ..................................15
Key.................................11,15
Ignition Key Removal ........................15
Illuminated Entry ...........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................17
Inside Rearview Mirror ...................104, 110
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INDEX 721

Instrument Cluster..................... .244, 263
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ..................267
Instrument Panel And Controls .................235
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................677
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ................562
Interior Appearance Care .....................676
Interior Lights ............................ .143
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..............148
Introduction ................................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ...................... .189
Jack Location ......................... .583, 600
Jump Starting ............................ .618
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....25
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......21
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................21
Key-In Reminder ............................17
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .36, 382
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ................295, 315
Passive Entry ............................36
Passive Entry Programming ...........36, 295, 315 Keyless Entry System
........................21
Key, Replacement ...........................18
Keys ....................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................17
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................146
Lane Change Assist ........................ .147
Latches ..................................98
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .541
Leaks, Fluid ...............................98
Life Of Tires ............................. .526
Light Bulbs ........................... .98, 688
Lights ............................... .98, 138
AirBag ............................ .96, 241
Automatic Headlights .....................139
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .503
Brake Warning ......................... .242
Bulb Replacement ....................... .690
Cap

Top Clearance ...................... .694
Cargo................................ .146
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .693
Courtesy/Reading .................144, 145, 174
Cruise ......................... .263, 264, 265
Daytime Running ....................... .140
Engine Temperature Warning ................244
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Exterior................................98
Fog........................... .142, 256, 691
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator .................417
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................580
Headlights ............................ .139
High Beam ............................ .147
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................147
Hill Descent Control Indicator ...............505
Illuminated Entry .........................21
Interior ..................... .143, 144, 145, 174
Low Fuel ............................. .254
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........249
Park ................................. .262
Passing ............................... .147
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .241
Security Alarm ......................... .244
Service ............................ .688, 690
Side Marker ........................... .696
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........252, 535
Traction Control ........................ .503
Transfer Case .......................... .417
Turn Signal ................98, 146, 263, 690, 692
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .244, 263
Limited-Slip Differential ..................470, 669 Loading Vehicle
........................... .549
Tires................................. .513
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .282
Battery Saver On ........................ .282
Electrical Load Reduction ...................282
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................282
Locks ....................................32
Automatic Door ..........................34
Child Protection ..........................34
Door ..................................32
Power Door .............................33
Low Tire Pressure System .....................535
Lubrication, Body ......................... .656
Lug

Nuts ............................... .581
Maintenance Free Battery .....................648
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .639
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .704
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .249, 637
Manual, Service ........................... .714
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ....................... .669
Lubricant Selection ...................... .701
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INDEX 723

Memory Seat............................. .132
Methanol ............................... .542
Mirrors ................................. .104
Electric Powered .........................114
Heated ................................115
Memory .............................. .132
Outside ................................111
Rearview .......................... .104, 110
Trailer Towing ...........................116
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................535
MOPAR Parts ......................... .639, 713
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .542
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................146
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ..............171
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................94
Occupant Restraints .........................42
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................541
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............457, 473
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............457, 473
Oil, Engine ........................... .640, 698
Capacity .............................. .697
Change Interval ........................ .640Dipstick
.............................. .640
Disposal .............................. .642
Filter ............................. .642, 698
Filter Disposal .......................... .642
Identification Logo ...................... .641
Pressure Warning Light ....................245
Recommendation .....................641, 697
Synthetic ............................. .642
Viscosity ....................... .641, 642, 697
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .642
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .643
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .245
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................636
Operating Precautions ...................... .636
Operator
Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................111
Overdrive ........................... .403, 412
Overdrive OFF Switch ....................403, 412
Overhead Console ......................... .173
Overheating, Engine ....................... .580
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,714
Paint Care ............................... .672
Panic Alarm ...............................24
Parking Brake ............................ .492
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ParkSense System, Rear...................156, 163
Passing Light ............................ .147
Passive Entry ..............................36
Pedals, Adjustable ......................... .152
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .349
Personal Settings .......................... .275
Pickup Box ....................... .206, 209, 223
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........513, 514
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................680
Door Locks ..............................33
Mirrors ................................114
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .........184, 189
Seats .................................118
Sliding Rear Window ..................... .201
Steering ........................ .490, 491, 492
Sunroof .............................. .182
Windows ...............................39
Power Seats Down .................................119
Forward ............................119,120
Rearward ...........................119,120
Recline ................................119
Tilt...................................119
Up ...................................119 Power Steering Fluid
....................... .701
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................53
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................53
Programmable Electronic Features ...............275
Programming Key Fobs (Remote Keyless Entry) ......21
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .520
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .........662, 664
Radio Frequency General Information .............17, 19, 28, 31, 38
Radio Operation .......................... .328
Radio (Sound Systems) ..................... .326
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................149
Ramp Travel Index ........................ .458
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .668
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails ..................219
Rear ParkSense System ...................156, 163
Rear Seat, Folding ...................... .126,
127
Rear Window Features ...................... .200
Rear Window, Sliding ...................... .202
Reclining Rear Seats ........................ .125
Recreational Towing ........................ .572
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .........574
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......576
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INDEX 725

Reformulated Gasoline...................... .542
Refrigerant ........................... .649, 650
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................43
Remote Control Starting System ...........................29
Remote Keyless Entry ..................... .21, 22
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........327
Remote Starting Uconnect Customer Programmable
Features ........................... .297, 317
Uconnect Settings .....................297, 317
Remote Starting System .......................29
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .688
Replacement Keys ...........................18
Replacement Parts ......................... .639
Replacement Tires ......................... .527
Reporting Safety Defects .....................713
Restraint, Head ........................... .129
Restraints, Child ............................69
Rotation, Tires ............................ .530
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................95
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................98
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................713 Safety, Exhaust Gas
..........................95
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .508
Safety Tips ................................94
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .704
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......48
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ............54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................47
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................48
Pregnant Women .........................53
Seat Belt Extender .........................52
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................53
Seat Belt Reminder ........................43
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .677
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................43
Seat Belts ............................. .43, 95
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....................48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..........48
Child Restraint ...........................69
Extender ...............................52
Front Seat ........................... .43,
47
Inspection ..............................95
Operating Instructions ......................47
Pregnant Women .........................53
Pretensioners ............................53
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