tow mode Ram 1500 2018 Owner's Guide

Mileage or time passed (whichever comesfirst)
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
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and
replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
1500 Models:
Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If
gear oil leakage is suspected, check the
fluid level. If using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer tow-
ing, change axle fluid. XX X X X
2500/3500 Models:
Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If
gear oil leakage is suspected, check the
fluid level. If using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer tow-
ing, change axle fluid. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as neces-
sary. XXX X X X X
Adjust parking brake as necessary. XXX X X XX
Inspect transfer case fluid. XX X
Additional Maintenance
Replace cabin air filter. XXX X X XX
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
232

Radial Ply Tires
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other types
of tires on your vehicle will cause your
vehicle to handle poorly. The instability
could cause a collision. Always use radial
ply tires in sets of four. Never combine
them with other types of tires.
Tire Repair
If your tire becomes damaged, it may be
repaired if it meets the following criteria:
• The tire has not been driven on when flat.
• The damage is only on the tread section of your tire (sidewall damage is not repair-
able).
• The puncture is no greater thana¼ofan inch (6 mm).
Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire re-
pairs and additional information. Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that
have experienced a loss of pressure should be
replaced immediately with another Run Flat
tire of identical size and service description
(Load Index and Speed Symbol).
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive
50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after
a rapid loss of inflation pressure. This rapid
loss of inflation is referred to as the Run Flat
mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire
inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi
(96 kPa). Once a Run Flat tire reaches the
run flat mode it has limited driving capabili-
ties and needs to be replaced immediately. A
Run Flat tire is not repairable.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle
loaded at full capacity or to tow a trailer while
a tire is in the run flat mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for
more information.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice con-
ditions, do not spin your vehicle's wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than
30 seconds continuously without stopping.
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “In
Case Of Emergency” for further information.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A
tire could explode and injure someone. Do
not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 sec-
onds continuously when you are stuck,
and do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
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Accessories..................287
Mopar ...................287
Adding Fuel ..........181, 182, 186
Additives, Fuel ................182
Adjustable Pedals ...............30
Air Bag Air Bag Operation ............106
Air Bag Warning Light .........104
Enhanced Accident Response .114, 227
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ......227
If A Deployment Occurs ........113
Knee Impact Bolsters .........107
Maintaining Your Air Bag System . .114
Transporting Pets ............133
Air Bag Light ...........76, 104, 135
Air Bag Maintenance ............114
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ...........249, 252
Air Conditioning Filter ............48
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ......48
Air Conditioning System ...........47
Air Filter ...................252
Air Pressure, Tires ..............265
Air Suspension ............170, 172
Alarm, Panic ..................15 Alarm (Security Alarm)
.........18, 77
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .......18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........278
Capacities ................279
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...........81
Audio Jack ..................325
Automatic Headlights ............33
Automatic High Beams ...........33
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . .47
Automatic Transmission ..........156
Fluid Type .........282, 284, 286
Shifting ..............158, 160
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ....................157
Axle Fluid ............282, 284, 286
Back-Up ...................179
Back-Up Camera ..............179
Battery .....................

77
Charging System Light .........77
Belts, Seat ..................134
Body Builders Guide ..............2
B-Pillar Location ..............261
Brake Fluid ..............282, 284 Brake System
Warning Light ...............76
Brake/Transmission Interlock .......156
Bulb Replacement .............202
Bulbs, Light ..............136, 202
Camera ....................179
Camera, Rear ................179
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................279
Capacities, Fluid ...........278, 279
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ...............243
Carbon Monoxide Warning .........134
Cargo Light ...................34
Chart, Tire Sizing ..............258
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . .134
Checks, Safety ................134
Child Restraint ................115
Child Restraints Booster Seats ..............118
Child Restraints .............115
Child Seat Installation .....126, 127
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat
Belt ....................125
INDEX
357

Phone (Uconnect)..............332
Pickup Box ..............57, 59, 63
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .261
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......203
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................55, 56
Sunroof ..................49
Power Steering Fluid ............282
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .....101
Pretensioners Seat Belts ................102
Radial Ply Tires ...............266
Radio Presets ........293, 296, 301, 310
Radio 3.0 ...................292
Radio Frequency General Information ......16, 18, 21
Radio Operation ...............300
Radio Screens ................306
Radio (Sound Systems) ..........300
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails ........62
Rear ParkSense System ..........179
Rear Seat, Folding ..............22
Recreational Towing .............196 Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N)
...............198
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ...............199
Release, Hood .................50
Reminder, Lights On .............32
Reminder, Seat Belt .............94
Remote Keyless Entry ............15
Panic Alarm ................15
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ........18
Replacement Bulbs .............202
Replacement Tires .............267
Reporting Safety Defects ..........354
Resetting Perform Service Indicator . . .239
Restraint, Head ................27
Restraints, Child ...............115
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .......134
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ......136
Safety Defects, Reporting .........354
Safety, Exhaust Gas .............134
Safety
Information, Tire ..........257
Safety Tips ..................134
Schedule, Maintenance .......230, 234
SD Card Port .................325 Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage .................98
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .102
Energy Management Feature .....102
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ......97
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting .....98
Pregnant Women ............101
Seat Belt Extender ...........101
Seat Belt Pretensioner ........102
Seat Belt Reminder ............94
Seat Belt Reminder ..............94
Seat Belts ................94, 134
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ........98
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage .................98
Child Restraint .............115
Extender .................101
Front Seat ..............94, 97
Inspection ................134
Operating Instructions .........97
Pregnant Women ............101
Pretensioners ..............102
Reminder .................76
Untwisting Procedure ..........98
Seats ......................22
Adjustment ................22
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