automatic transmission Ram 1500 2018 Quick Reference Guide

Automatic High Beam —
If Equipped
The Automatic High Beam system provides
increased forward lighting at night by automat-
ing high beam control through the use of a
digital camera mounted above the inside rear-
view mirror. This camera detects vehicle spe-
cific light and automatically switches from high
beams to low beams until the approaching
vehicle is out of view. This feature is program-
mable through the Uconnect system.
NOTE:
For further information, and applicable warnings
and cautions, please refer to the Owner’s Manual
at
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html
(U.S. Residents) orwww.owners.mopar.ca(Cana-
dian Residents).
Parkview Rear Back-Up Camera —
If Equipped
You can see an on-screen image of the rear of
your vehicle whenever the transmission is
shifted into REVERSE. The ParkView Rear
Back-Up Camera image will be displayed on the
Uconnect Display, located on the center stack
of the instrument panel.
For further information, and applicable warnings
and cautions, please refer to the Owner’s Manual
atwww.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html
(U.S. Residents) orwww.owners.mopar.ca(Cana-
dian Residents).
Cargo Light With Bed Lights —
If Equipped
• The cargo light and bed lights (if equipped)
are turned on by pushing on the cargo lights
button located under the headlight switch.
• If the vehicle’s speed is 0 mph (0 km/h), these lights can also be turned on using the
switch located just inside the pickup box.
A telltale will illuminate in the instrument
cluster display when this lights are on. Push-
ing the switch a second time will turn the
lights off.
LIGHTS PARKVIEW CARGO FEATURES

Without Engine START/STOP Button
(Keyed Ignition)
• Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position
and wait for the “Wait to Start” telltale to
extinguish before cranking the engine.
For further information, and applicable warnings
and cautions, please refer to the Diesel Supplement
at www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html
(U.S. Residents) orwww.owners.mopar.ca(Cana-
dian Residents).
OPERATING YOUR DIESEL ENGINE IN
VERY COLD ENVIRONMENTS
• A winter front or cold weather cover is to be used in ambient temperatures below 32°F
(0°C), especially during extended idle con-
ditions to reduce condensation build-up
within the engine crankcase. If a winter front
or cold weather cover is to be used, a per-
centage of the total grille opening area must
be left uncovered to provide sufficient air
flow to the charge air cooler and automatic transmission oil cooler. The percentage of
opening must be increased with the increas-
ing ambient air temperature and/or engine
load. If the cooling fan can be heard cycling
frequently, increase the size of the opening
in the winter front. A suitable cold weather
cover is available from your MOPAR
®dealer.
• Climatized fuel or fuel treatment may be required for operation in temperatures under
-10°F (-23°C).
• Use of an engine block heater is recom- mended for routine operation under -10°F
(-23°C) and is required for cold starting
under -20°F (-28°C). If your vehicle is not
equipped with the electrical cord for the
block heater, it is available from your Mopar
dealer.
For further information, and applicable warnings
and cautions, please refer to the Diesel Supplement
at www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html
(U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Cana-
dian Residents).
Diesel Selective Catalytic
Reduction (SCR)/Diesel Particulate
Filter (DPF)
• Your RAM is equipped with an SCR system toreduce Nitrous Oxides (NOx) exhaust emis-
sions.
• The SCR system uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to convert NOx to harmless gases prior
to release from the exhaust system.
• It is recommended that DEF is refilled by your authorized RAM dealer at every oil
change interval or as required.
• A DEF level gauge is located on your instru- ment cluster.
• The DEF gauge may take up to 5 seconds to update after adding a gallon or more of
DEF to the DEF tank. If you have a fault
related to the DEF system, the gauge may
not update to the new level. See your
authorized dealer for service.