Brake change Ram 1500 2018 Owner's Guide

Severe Duty All Models
NOTE:Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 350
hours of engine run time if the vehicle is operated in a
dusty and off road environment or is operated predomi-
nantly at idle, or only very low engine RPM’s. This type of
vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering (2500/3500 Models
Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only) and
fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lightsMaintenance Plan
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Plan on the following pages for
required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and
park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4)
models only).
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Mileage or time passed (which-ever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Inspect the brake linings, replace
as necessary. XXX X X X X
Adjust parking brake as necessary. X X X X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. XX X
Additional Maintenance
Replace cabin air filter. XX X XX XX
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace spark plugs. ** X
Flush and replace the engine cool-
ant at 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes
first. XX
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter(s) (six-speed auto-
matic only), if using your vehicle
for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. XX
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WARNING!(Continued)
in a tightly closed container. Keep the master cylin-
der reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in
a open container absorbs moisture from the air
resulting in a lower boiling point. This may cause it
to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged brak-
ing, resulting in sudden brake failure. This could
result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing the
brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also damage
painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be taken to
avoid its contact with these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer ’s specified transmission fluid. Refer
to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications”. It is important to maintain the transmission fluid at the
correct level using the recommended fluid. No chemical
flushes should be used in any transmission; only the
approved lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in
“Technical Specifications” for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission. Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its perfor-
mance may be impaired by supplemental additives. There-
fore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission.
The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes
for diagnosing fluid leaks in six-speed transmissions.
Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely
affect seals.
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3. Run the engine at normal idle speed for at least 60seconds, and leave the engine running for the rest of this
procedure.
4. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the brake pedal.
5. Place the gear selector momentarily into each gear position (allowing time for the transmission to fully
engage in each position), ending with the transmission
in PARK.
6. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until seated.
7. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if there
is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick.
Note that the holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid if
the actual level is at or above the hole. The fluid level
should be between the “HOT” (upper) reference holes
on the dipstick at normal operating temperature. If the
fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick tube to
bring it to the proper level. Do not overfill.Use ONLY
the specified fluid (see Fluids And Lubricants for fluid
specifications). After adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait a minimum of two minutes for
the oil to fully drain into the transmission before re-
checking the fluid level.
NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below
the operating temperature, the fluid level should be be-
tween the two “COLD” (lower) holes on the dipstick with
the fluid at 60-70°F / 16-21°C. Only use the COLD region
of the dipstick as a rough reference when setting the fluid
level after a transmission service or fluid change. Re-check
the fluid level, and adjust as required, once the transmis-
sion reaches normal operating temperature.
CAUTION!
If the fluid temperature is below 50 °F (10 °C) it may
not register on the dipstick. Do not add fluid until the
temperature is elevated enough to produce an accurate
reading. Run the engine at idle, in PARK, to warm the
fluid.
8. Reinsert the dipstick. Check for leaks. Release the park- ing brake.
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Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 3
Personal Settings
Push the MORE or SETTINGS button on the faceplate, then
press the “Settings” button on the touchscreen (if
equipped) to display the settings menu screen. In thismode the Uconnect system allows you to access program-
mable features that may be equipped such as Display,
Units, Voice, Clock, Safety & Driving Assistance, Lights,
Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort (if equipped), Engine Off
Options, Suspension, Trailer Brake, Audio, Compass Set-
tings, Phone/Bluetooth, SiriusXM Setup (if equipped),
Restore Settings, Clear Personal Data and System Informa-
tion.
NOTE:
Only one category may be selected at a time.
When making a selection, press the button on the touch-
screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired
mode, press and release the preferred setting until the
button is highlighted. Once the setting is complete, either
press the back arrow or the “Done” button on the touch-
screen or the Back button on the faceplate to return to the
previous menu. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow buttons
on the touchscreen on the right side of the screen will allow
you to toggle up or down through the list of available
settings.
NOTE: All settings should be changed with the ignition in
the RUN position.
Uconnect 3 With 5–inch Display Buttons On The
Touchscreen And Buttons On The Faceplate
1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen
2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate
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Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect
4C/4C NAV Personal Settings
Press the “Apps” button on the touchscreen then press the
“Settings” button on the touchscreen to display the settings
menu screen. In this mode the Uconnect system allows youto access programmable features that may be equipped
such as Display, Voice, Clock, Safety & Driving Assistance,
Lights, Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort (if equipped),
Engine Off Options, Suspension, Trailer Brake, Audio,
Phone/Bluetooth, SiriusXM Setup (if equipped), Restore
Settings, Clear Personal Data and System Information.
NOTE:
Only one category may be selected at a time.
When making a selection, press the button on the touch-
screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired
mode, press and release the preferred setting until a
check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that
setting has been selected. Once the setting is complete,
either press the back arrow button on the touchscreen or
the Back button on the faceplate to return to the previous
menu or press the “X” button on the touchscreen to close
out of the settings screen. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow
buttons on the touchscreen on the right side of the screen
will allow you to toggle up or down through the list of
available settings.
NOTE: All settings should be changed with the ignition in
the RUN position.
Uconnect 4C/4C NAV With 8.4–inch Display Buttons On
The Touchscreen And Buttons On The Faceplate
1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen
2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............548
Adding Fuel ............................. .413
Additives, Fuel ............................597
Adjust Down ...............................47, 49
Forward ............................ .47, 48
Rearward ............................47, 48
Up .................................47, 49
Adjustable Pedals ...........................62
Air Bag Air Bag Operation ........................240
Air Bag Warning Light .....................237
Enhanced Accident Response .............250, 514
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................514
If A Deployment Occurs ....................249
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .241
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............251
Transporting Pets ........................278
Air Bag Light .......................189, 237, 279
Air Bag Maintenance ........................251
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......531
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................533
Air Conditioning ............................86
Air Conditioning Filter ...................105, 534
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...............104Air Conditioning Refrigerant
...............533, 534
Air Conditioning System ..................104, 533
Air Filter ............................... .531
Air Pressure, Tires ..........................569
Air Suspension ........................ .344, 350
Alarm, Panic ...............................23
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................35, 191
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................35
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................547, 603
Disposal ...............................549
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................204
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................196
Ashtray .................................137
Assist, Hill

Start.......................... .206
Audio Systems (Radio) .......................611
Auto Down Power Windows ..................107
Automatic Door Locks ........................42
Automatic Headlights ........................76
Automatic High Beams .......................75
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........104
Automatic Transmission ..................299, 556
Adding Fluid ........................554, 556
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................556
Fluid Change .......................... .556
682 INDEX

Ignition Key Removal........................28
Illuminated Entry ...........................83
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................33
Inside Rearview Mirror .................64, 65, 447
Instrument Cluster ..........................198
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................589
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ................426
Interior Appearance Care .....................587
Interior Lights ..............................80
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............84
Introduction ................................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) .......................137
Jack Location ..........................468, 485
Jack Operation ............................468
Jump Starting ............................ .502
Key Fob Panic Alarm .............................23
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........27, 34
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....24
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......27
Key-In Reminder ............................30
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .39, 289
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ................621, 641 Passive Entry
............................39
Passive Entry Programming ...........39, 621, 641
Key, Replacement ...........................34
Keys ....................................20
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................33
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................78
Lane Change Assist ..........................79
Latches ................................. .282
Hood .................................112
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .596
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .282
Life Of Tires ............................. .572
Light Bulbs .......................... .281, 452
Lights .................................. .281
AirBag .........................189, 237, 279
Automatic Headlights ......................76
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .212
Brake Warning ......................... .190
Bulb Replacement ........................452
Cap

Top Clearance .......................458
Cargo .................................79
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .457
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .80, 82
Cruise ............................... .199
688 INDEX

Memory Seats And Radio.....................44
Methanol ............................... .598
Mirrors ..................................64
Electric Powered ..........................67
Heated .................................71
Memory ................................49
Outside ................................66
Rearview ........................ .64, 65, 447
Trailer Towing ...........................70
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................216
Mopar Parts ............................. .679
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................74
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ..............410
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................295
Occupant Restraints ........................ .223
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................596
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............362, 443
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............362, 443
Oil, Engine ............................528, 604
Capacity ...............................603
Change Interval ........................ .528
Dipstick ...............................526 Disposal
...............................530
Filter ............................. .530, 604
Filter Disposal .......................... .530
Identification Logo .......................529
Materials Added To .......................530
Pressure Warning Light ....................191
Recommendation .....................528, 603
Synthetic ............................. .530
Viscosity ........................529, 530, 603
Oil Filter, Change ..........................530
Oil Filter, Selection ..........................530
Oil Pressure Light ..........................191
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................200
Operating Precautions ...................... .200
Operator Manual

(Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................66
Overdrive ............................313, 322
Overdrive OFF Switch ....................313, 322
Overheating, Engine ........................505
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........5,680
Paint Care ............................... .584
Panic Alarm ...............................23
Parking Brake ............................ .295
ParkSense System, Rear ...................398, 404
690 INDEX