ECU Ram 1500 2018 Service Manual

2. Rotate the Manual Park Release leverforward to its original position, until the
locking tab snaps into place to secure the
lever.
3. Pull gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locked in its stowed
position.
4. Re-install the access cover.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand,
or snow, it can often be moved using a rock-
ing motion. Turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around the front wheels.
Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE (with automatic transmission)
or SECOND GEAR and REVERSE (with
manual transmission), while gently pressing
the accelerator. Use the least amount of ac-
celerator pedal pressure that will maintain
the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine. NOTE:
For trucks equipped with 8-speed automatic
transmission: Shifts between DRIVE and RE-
VERSE can only be achieved at wheel speeds
of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. Whenever the
transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more
than two seconds, you must press the brake
pedal to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
NOTE:
Push the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Elec-
tronic Stability Control (ESC) system in "Par-
tial Off" mode, before rocking the vehicle.
Refer to “Electronic Brake Control” in
“Safety” in the Owner’s Manual for further
information. Once the vehicle has been
freed, push the "ESC Off" switch again to
restore "ESC On" mode.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause damage, or even failure,
of the axle and tires. A tire could explode
and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds
continuously without stopping when you
WARNING!
are stuck and do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the
wheels may lead to transmission over-
heating and failure. Allow the engine to
idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL
for at least one minute after every five
rocking-motion cycles. This will mini-
mize overheating and reduce the risk of
clutch or transmission failure during
prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shift- ing between DRIVE/2nd gear and RE-
VERSE, do not spin the wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also dam-
age the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear
(no transmission shifting occurring).
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing
a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service. If the transmission and drivetrain are
operable, disabled vehicles may also be
towed as described under “Recreational Tow-
ing” in the “Starting And Operating” section.NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with air suspension must
be placed in Transport mode, before tying
them down (from the body) on a trailer or
flatbed truck. Refer to "Air Suspension" in
"Starting And Operating" for more informa-
tion. If the vehicle cannot be placed in Trans-
port mode (for example, engine will not run),
tie-downs must be fastened to the axles (not
to the body). Failure to follow these instruc-
tions may cause fault codes to be set and/or
cause loss of proper tie-down tension.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground
2WD Models4WD Models
Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max
• 15 miles (24 km) maxdistance •
Auto Transmission in PARK
• Manual Transmission in gear
(NOT NEUTRAL)
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
• Tow in FORWARDdirection
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK
NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL
BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
CAUTION!
• Do not use sling type equipment when
towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
CAUTION!
•When securing the vehicle to a flat bed
truck, do not attach to front or rear sus-
CAUTION!
pension components. Damage to your ve-
hicle may result from improper towing.
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CYBERSECURITY..............291
RADIO 3.0 ................. .292
Clock Setting.................293
Audio Setting .................293
Radio Operation ...............293
Disc Operation — If Equipped ......293
USB/Audio Jack (AUX) Manual
Operation ...................294
UCONNECT 3.0 ...............295
Clock Setting.................296
Audio Setting .................296
Radio Operation ...............296
Disc Operation — If Equipped ......296
USB/Audio Jack (AUX) Manual
Operation ...................297
UCONNECT 3 WITH 5-INCH DISPLAY . .298
Controls On The Front Panel .......298
Clock Setting .................299
Equalizer, Balance And Fade .......299
Radio Mode ..................300
Media Mode .................301 Bluetooth Source
..............304
UCONNECT 4C/4C NAV WITH 8.4-INCH
DISPLAY.................. .306
Uconnect 4C/4C NAV At A Glance . . . .306
Personalized Menu Bar...........309
Radio .....................310
Android Auto .................310
Apple CarPlay Integration .........314
SIRIUSXM GUARDIAN — IF EQUIPPED.316
SiriusXM Guardian — If Equipped
(Available on Uconnect 4C NAV) .....316
SiriusXM Guardian Activation ......317
Download The Uconnect App .......318
Renewing Subscriptions (Uconnect 4C
NAV)......................318
Maintaining Your SiriusXM Guardian
Account ...................318
Built-In Features ..............318
SiriusXM Guardian Remote Features . .321
UCONNECT SETTINGS ...........324
TIPS CONTROLS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION ............... .325
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......325
Reception Conditions ............325
Care And Maintenance ...........325
Anti-Theft Protection ............325
IPOD/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL . .325
Audio Jack (AUX)..............326
USB Port ...................326
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ........326
NAVIGATION................ .327
Changing The Navigation Voice Prompt
Volume....................327
Finding Points Of Interest .........329
Finding A Place By Spelling The Name .329
One-Step Voice Destination Entry . . . .329
Setting Your Home Location ........329
Home .....................330
Adding A Stop ................330
Taking A Detour ...............330
SiriusXM Traffic Plus (4C NAV) .....330
SiriusXM Travel Link (4C NAV) ......331
UCONNECT PHONE............332
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CYBERSECURITY
Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and
may be equipped with both wired and wire-
less networks. These networks allow your ve-
hicle to send and receive information. This
information allows systems and features in
your vehicle to function properly.
Your vehicle may be equipped with certain
security features to reduce the risk of unau-
thorized and unlawful access to vehicle sys-
tems and wireless communications. Vehicle
software technology continues to evolve over
time and FCA US LLC, working with its sup-
pliers, evaluates and takes appropriate steps
as needed. Similar to a computer or other
devices, your vehicle may require software
updates to improve the usability and perfor-
mance of your systems or to reduce the po-
tential risk of unauthorized and unlawful ac-
cess to your vehicle systems.
The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access
to your vehicle systems may still exist, even if
the most recent version of vehicle software
(such as Uconnect software) is installed.
WARNING!
• It is not possible to know or to predict allof the possible outcomes if your vehi-
cle’s systems are breached. It may be
possible that vehicle systems, including
safety related systems, could be im-
paired or a loss of vehicle control could
occur that may result in an accident
involving serious injury or death.
• ONLY insert media (e.g., USB, SD card,
or CD) into your vehicle if it came from a
trusted source. Media of unknown origin
could possibly contain malicious soft-
ware, and if installed in your vehicle, it
may increase the possibility for vehicle
systems to be breached.
• As always, if you experience unusual
vehicle behavior, take your vehicle to
your nearest authorized dealer immedi-
ately.
NOTE:
• FCA US LLC or your dealer may contact you directly regarding software updates. • To help further improve vehicle security and
minimize the potential risk of a security
breach, vehicle owners should: – Routinely check
www.driveuconnect.com/
software-update to learn about avail-
able Uconnect software updates.
– Only connect and use trusted media devices (e.g. personal mobile phones,
USBs, CDs).
Privacy of any wireless and wired communi-
cations cannot be assured. Third parties may
unlawfully intercept information and private
communications without your consent. For
further information, refer to “Data Collection
& Privacy” in “Uconnect + SiriusXM Guard-
ian” in your Uconnect Owner's Manual
Supplement and “Onboard Diagnostic Sys-
tem (OBD II) Cybersecurity” in “Getting To
Know Your Instrument Panel” in your Owner’s
Manual.
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Apple CarPlay Integration
Uconnect works seamlessly with Apple Car-
Play, the smarter, more secure way to use
your iPhone in the car, and stay focused on
the road. Use your Uconnect Touchscreen
display, the vehicle's knobs and controls, and
your voice with Siri to get access to Apple
Music, Maps, Messages, and more.
To use CarPlay, make sure you are using
iPhone 5 or later, have Siri enabled in Set-
tings, ensure your iPhone is unlocked for the
very first connection only, and then use the
following procedure:
1. Connect your iPhone to one of the mediaUSB ports in your vehicle.
NOTE:
Be sure to use the factory-provided Light-
ning cable that came with your phone, as
aftermarket cables may not work.
2. Once the device is connected, the system will display the CarPlay home screen.
Apple CarPlay should automatically
launch, but if it does not launch automati-
cally, refer to the Uconnect Owner’s
Manual Supplement for the procedure to enable the feature “AutoShow.” You can
also launch it by pressing the CarPlay
located in the “Apps” menu. If you use
Apple CarPlay frequently you can move
the app to the menu bar at the bottom of
the touchscreen. Press the “Apps” button
and locate the CarPlay app; then press
and drag the selected App to replace an
existing shortcut in the main menu bar.
Once CarPlay is up and running on your
Uconnect radio, the following features can be
utilized using your iPhone’s data plan:
• Phone
• Music
• Messages • Maps
NOTE:
To use CarPlay make sure that cellular data is
turned on, and that you are in an area with
cellular coverage. Your data and cellular cov-
erage is shown on the left side of the radio
screen.
Phone
With CarPlay, press and hold the VR button
on the steering wheel to activate a Siri voice
recognition session. You can also press and
hold the Home button within CarPlay to start
talking to Siri. This will allow you to make
calls or listen to voice mail as you normally
would using Siri on your iPhone.
CarPlay
CarPlay Data And Cellular Coverage
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• If you are using the native Uconnect navi-gation system, and you try and start a new
route using CarPlay, via voice or any other
method, a pop-up will appear asking if you
would like to switch from Uconnect naviga-
tion to iPhone navigation. A pop-up will
also appear, asking if you’d like to switch, if
an CarPlay navigation is currently in use
and you attempt to launch a native
Uconnect route. Selecting “Yes” will switch
the navigation type to the newly used
method of navigation and a route will be
planned for the new destination. If “No” is
selected the navigation type will remain
unchanged.Apps
To use a compatible app with CarPlay, you
must have the compatible app downloaded,
and you must be signed in to the app. Refer
to http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/ (U.S.
Residents) or https://www.apple.com/ca/
ios/carplay/ (Canadian Residents) to see the
latest list of available apps for CarPlay.
SIRIUSXM GUARDIAN — IF EQUIPPED
SiriusXM Guardian — If Equipped
(Available on Uconnect 4C NAV)
WARNING!
ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay atten-
tion to the road. ALWAYS drive safely with
your hands on the steering wheel. You have
full responsibility and assume all risks
related to the use of the features and
applications in this vehicle. Only use the
features and applications when it is safe to
do so. Failure to do so may result in an
accident involving serious injury or death. NOTE:
Your vehicle may be transmitting data as
authorized by the subscriber.
SiriusXM Guardian enhances your ownership
and driving experience. When connected to
an operable network, you can:
• Place a SOS Call to a SiriusXM Guardian
operator who can connect you to emergency
responders.
• Remotely lock/unlock your doors and start your vehicle from virtually anywhere, using
the Uconnect App from your device. You
can also do so by logging into your owner
site, or by calling SiriusXM Guardian Care
when your vehicle has an operable network
connection. Services can only be used
where coverage is available.
• Receive text or email notifications if your vehicle's security alarm goes off.
• Receive stolen vehicle assistance, using GPS technology to help authorities locate
your vehicle if it is stolen.
• Get operator assistance using the ASSIST button on your interior rearview mirror.
Navigation Pop-Up
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•Uconnect Care — In vehicle support for
Uconnect Apps and Features.
• SiriusXM Guardian Care — In vehicle
support for SiriusXM Guardian ser-
vices.
• Vehicle Care — Total support for your
FCA US LLC vehicle.
NOTE:
In order to provide SiriusXM Guardian Ser-
vices to you, we may record and monitor your
conversations with Roadside Assistance,
Uconnect Care, SiriusXM Guardian Care, or
Vehicle Care, whether such conversations are
initiated through the SiriusXM Guardian ser-
vices in your vehicle, your device, or via a
landline device, and may share information
obtained through such recording and moni-
toring in accordance with regulatory require-
ments. You acknowledge, agree, and consent
to any recording, monitoring or sharing of
information obtained through any such call
recordings. 2.
Emergency SOS Call (If Equipped) — The
rearview mirror contains a SOS Call but-
ton that, when pressed, may place a call
from your vehicle to a SiriusXM Guardian
Care operator, who can connect you to
emergency service operators, to request
help from local police, fire or ambulance
personnel. If this button is accidentally
pressed, you will have ten seconds to stop
the call. To cancel, press the SOS Call
button again or press the “Cancel” button
shown on the touchscreen. After ten sec-
onds has passed, the SOS call will be
placed and only the SOS Call operator can
cancel it. The LED light on the rearview
mirror will turn green once a connection to
a SOS Call operator has been made. The
green LED light will turn off once the SOS
Call is terminated. Have an authorized
dealer service the vehicle if the rearview
mirror light is continuously red. On
equipped vehicles, this feature requires a
functioning electrical system, a subscrip-
tion, and an operable network connection. If a connection is made between a SOS Call
operator and your vehicle, you understand
and agree that SOS Call operators will stay
on the line, even after you connect with
emergency services. The Emergency ser-
vices operator may, like any other emer-
gency call, record conversations and
sounds in and near your vehicle upon
connection.
3. Theft Alarm Notification — The Theft Alarm
Notification feature notifies you via email
or text (SMS) message when the vehicle’s
factory-installed security alarm system
has been set-off. There are a number of
reasons why your alarm may have been
triggered, one of which could be that your
vehicle was stolen. If so, please see the
details of the Stolen Vehicle Assistance
service below. When you activate, Theft
Alarm Notification is automatically set to
send you an email at the email address
you provide should the alarm go off. You
may also opt to have a text message sent
to your device.
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Canadian residents - visitUconnectPhone.com
or call: 1-800-465-2001 (English) or
call:1-800-387-9983 (French).
Remote Start (If Equipped) — This feature
provides the ability to start the engine on your
vehicle, without the keys and from virtually
any distance. You can send a request to your
vehicle in one of two ways:
1. Using the Uconnect App from a compat- ible device.
2. From the Mopar Owner Connect website.
• After 15 minutes if you have not en-tered your vehicle with the key, the
engine will shut off automatically.
• You can also send a command to turn- off an engine that has been remote
started.
• This remote function requires your ve- hicle to be equipped with a factory-
installed Remote Start system. To uti-
lize this feature after the Uconnect App
is downloaded, login with your user
name and password. To use this feature after the Uconncet App is
downloaded, login using your user name and
password. You will need your four digit
SiriusXM Guardian Security PIN to confirm
the request. Press the “remote start” icon on
your Uconnect App to remotely start the ve-
hicle.
You can set-up notifications for your account
to receive an email or text (SMS) message
every time a command is sent. Login to
Mopar Owner Connect at
moparownerconnect.com and click on Edit
Profile to manage SiriusXM Guardian Notifi-
cations.
Remote Door Lock/Unlock
— This feature pro-
vides the ability to lock or unlock the door on
your vehicle, without the keys and from virtu-
ally any distance. You can send a request to
your vehicle in one of three ways:
1. Using the Uconnect App from a compat- ible device.
2. From the Mopar Owner Connect website.
3. By contacting the SiriusXM Guardian Care on the phone. To use this feature after the Uconnect App is
downloaded, login using your user name and
password. You will need your four digit
SiriusXM Guardian Security PIN to confirm
the request. Press the “closed lock” icon on
your Uconnect App to lock the doors, and
press the “open lock” icon to unlock the
driver’s door.
You can set-up notifications for your account
to receive an email or text (SMS) message
every time a command is sent. Login to
Mopar Owner Connect at
moparownerconnect.com and click on Edit
Profile to manage SiriusXM Guardian Notifi-
cations.
Remote Horn And Lights
— It’s easy to locate a
vehicle in a dark, crowded or noisy parking
area by activating the horn and lights. It may
also help if you need to draw attention to your
vehicle for any reason. You can send a re-
quest to your vehicle in one of three ways:
1. Using the Uconnect App from a compat- ible device.
2. From the Mopar Owner Connect website.
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3. By contacting the SiriusXM Guardian Careon the phone.
To use this feature after the Uconnect App is
downloaded, login using your user name and
password. You will need your four digit
SiriusXM Guardian Security PIN to confirm
the request. You can set-up notifications for
your account to receive an email or text
(SMS) message every time a command is
sent. Login to Mopar Owner Connect at
moparownerconnect.com and click on Edit
Profile to manage SiriusXM Guardian Notifi-
cations.
Vehicle Finder
The Vehicle Finder feature of the Uconnect
Mobile App allows you to find the location of
your vehicle when you can't remember where
it's parked. You can also sound the alarm and
flash the lights to make finding your vehicle
even easier. To find your vehicle:
1. Press the “Location” tab on the Uconnect
Mobile App bottom bar.
2. Select the “Vehicle” icon to determine the location of your vehicle.
3. Select the “Find Route” button that ap- pears, once your vehicle is located.
4. Select your preferred Navigation App to route a path to your vehicle.
Send & Go
The Send & Go feature of the Uconnect
Mobile App allows you to search for a desti-
nation on your mobile device and then send
the route to your vehicle’s Uconnect Naviga-
tion system. To send a navigation route to your vehicle:
1. Press the “Location” tab on the Uconnect
Mobile App bottom bar.
2. Either type in the destination you would like to navigate to, or search through one
of the categories provided.
3. Select the destination you want to route to from the list that appears.
4. Press the “Send To Vehicle” button, and then confirm the destination by pressing
“Yes,” to send the navigation route to the
Uconnect Navigation in your vehicle.
5. Finally, confirm the route inside your ve- hicle by pressing the “Go Now” option on
the pop-up that appears on the touch-
screen, when the vehicle is started.
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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
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