trailer Ram 1500 2019 Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 — Headlight Switch8 — Uconnect System
2 — Multifunction Lever 9 — Climate Controls
3 — Instrument Cluster Display Controls 10 — Air Suspension Switch
4 — Instrument Cluster 11 — Integrated Trailer Brake Module
5 — Speed Controls 12 — Gear Selector
6 — Ignition 13 — Transfer Case
7 — Switch Panel 14 — Parking Brake
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▫Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ........41
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock ................42
 SEATS ................................43
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustment ..............44
▫ Manual Rear Seat Adjustment ...............45
▫ Power Front Seat Adjustment — If Equipped . . .46
▫ Driver Memory Seats — If Equipped ..........49
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ................52
▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ..............54
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers ...............55
 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................55
▫ Front Head Restraints ....................56
▫ Rear Head Restraints .....................57
 STEERING WHEEL .......................58
▫ Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............58
▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped .........59
 DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED .60 
MIRRORS ..............................61
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......61
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....61
▫ Outside Mirrors ........................62
▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped .............................62
▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped ..............63
▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And
Trailer Tow — If Equipped .................64
▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ........66
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............66
▫ Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped .....67
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped ......67
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................68
▫ Headlight Switch .......................68
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped . .69
▫ Multifunction Lever .....................69
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ..................69
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Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And
Trailer Tow — If Equipped
If equipped with power folding mirrors, they can be
electrically folded rearward and unfolded into the drive
position.
The switch for the power folding mirrors is located be-
tween the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right).
Push the switch once and the mirrors will fold in, push the
switch a second time and the mirrors will return to the
normal driving position.
If the mirror is manually folded after electrically cycled, a
potential extra button push is required to get the mirrors
back to the home position. If the mirror does not electri-
cally fold, check for ice or dirt build up at the pivot area
which can cause excessive drag.Resetting The Power Folding Outside Mirrors
You may need to reset the power folding mirrors if the
following occurs:
•
The mirrors are accidentally blocked while folding.
• The mirrors are accidentally manually folded/unfolded.
• The mirrors come out of the unfolded position.
• The mirrors shake and vibrate at normal driving speeds.
Power Folding Mirror Switch
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Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror head
to provide a greater vision range when towing extra-wide
loads. To change position inboard or outboard, the mirror
head should be rotated (flipped in or out).
NOTE:Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to
entering an automated car wash. A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirror and
can be adjusted separately.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature will be activated whenever you turn on the
rear window defroster (if equipped).
Refer to “Climate Controls” in this section for further
information.Trailer Towing Position
Blindspot Mirror
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charged. If the pointer moves to either extreme left or
right and remains there during normal driving, the
electrical system should be serviced.
NOTE: In vehicles equipped with Stop/Start, a reduced
voltage may be present during an Autostop.
3. Instrument Cluster Display
•When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the instrument cluster display messages. Refer
to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
4. Oil Pressure Gauge •The pointer should always indicate the oil pressure
when the engine is running. A continuous high or low
reading under normal driving conditions may indicate
a lubrication system malfunction. Immediate service
should be obtained from an authorized dealer.
NOTE: In vehicles equipped with Stop/Start, an oil pres-
sure indication of zero is normal during an Autostop. 5. Speedometer
•Indicates vehicle speed.
6. Fuel Gauge •The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
•
The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the
vehicle where the fuel door is located.
7. Temperature Gauge
•The gauge pointer shows engine coolant temperature.
The pointer positioned within the normal range indi-
cates that the engine cooling system is operating
satisfactorily.
• The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tem-
perature when driving in hot weather, up mountain
grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be
allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal
operating range.
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3. Speedometer•Indicates vehicle speed.
4. Fuel Gauge •The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
•
The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the
vehicle where the fuel door is located.
5. Temperature Gauge
•The gauge pointer shows engine coolant temperature.
The pointer positioned within the normal range indi-
cates that the engine cooling system is operating
satisfactorily.
• The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tem-
perature when driving in hot weather, up mountain
grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be
allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal
operating range.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for
service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look
under the hood yourself, see “Servicing And Mainte-
nance.” Follow the warnings under the Cooling System
Pressure Cap paragraph.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could dam-
age your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the
air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the
“H,” turn the engine off immediately and call an
authorized dealer for service.
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The instrument cluster display menu items may consist of
the following:
•Speedometer
• Vehicle Info
• Driver Assist
• Fuel Economy Info
• Trip •
Stop/Start
• Trailer Tow
• Audio
• Stored Messages
• Screen Setup
• Vehicle Settings (Not Equipped with a Uconnect touch-
screen radio)
The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following instrument cluster display control
buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel:
Premium Instrument Cluster Display
1 – Instrument Cluster Display Controls
2 – Instrument Cluster Display Screen
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
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LaneSense — If Equipped
The instrument cluster display displays the current Lane-
Sense system settings. The information displayed depends
on LaneSense system status and the conditions that need to
be met. For further information, refer to “LaneSense — If
Equipped” in “Starting And Operating.”
Fuel Economy
Push and release theupordown arrow button until the
Fuel Economy menu item is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. Push and hold the OKbutton to reset
Average Fuel Economy.
• Current Fuel Economy Gauge
• Average Fuel Economy Value
• Range To Empty
Trip
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
Trip menu item is highlighted in the instrument cluster
display. Push and release the rightorleft arrow buttons to
enter the submenus of Trip A and Trip B. The Trip A or Trip
B information will display the following:
• Distance •
Average Fuel Economy
• Elapsed Time
Push and hold OKbutton to reset all information.
Stop/Start — If Equipped
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
Stop/Start icon/title is highlighted in the instrument clus-
ter display. The screen will display the Stop/Start status.
Trailer Tow
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
Trailer Tow menu item is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the rightorleft arrow
buttons to cycle through the following trailer trip
information:
• Trip (trailer specific) Distance: Push and hold the OK
button to reset the distance.
• Trailer Brake
• Output
• Type
• Gain
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•Trip B Distance
• Trailer Trip – If Equipped
• Trailer Brake – If Equipped
• Oil Pressure – If Equipped
• Coolant Temperature – If Equipped
• Oil Temperature – If Equipped
• Battery Voltage – If Equipped
• Transmission Temperature – If Equipped
• Oil Life – If Equipped
Upper Center
• None
• Compass
• Outside Temp
• Time
• Range
• Average Fuel Economy
• Current Fuel Economy
• Trip A Distance •
Trip B Distance
• Trailer Trip – If Equipped
• Audio
• Speedometer (default setting)
• Menu Title
Upper Right
• None
• Compass (default setting – Premium)
• Outside Temp (default setting – Base)
• Time
• Range
• Average Fuel Economy
• Current Fuel Economy
• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
• Trailer Trip – If Equipped
• Trailer Brake – If Equipped
• Oil Pressure – If Equipped
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•Coolant Temperature – If Equipped
• Oil Temperature – If Equipped
• Battery Voltage – If Equipped
• Transmission Temperature – If Equipped
• Oil Life – If Equipped
Left Side – If Equipped
• None
• Range
• Average Fuel Economy
• Menu Icon (default setting)
• Coolant Temperature
• Oil Temperature
• Transmission Temperature
• Oil Life
Right Side – If Equipped
• None
• Range (default setting)
• Average Fuel Economy •
Menu Icon
• Coolant Temperature
• Oil Temperature
• Transmission Temperature
• Oil Life
Lower Left – If Equipped
• None
• Compass
• Outside Temp
• Time
• Range
• Average Fuel Economy
• Current Fuel Economy
• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
• Trailer Trip
• Trailer Brake
• Oil Pressure
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