charging Ram 1500 2020 User Guide

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 475
If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you
should have the battery and charging system inspected at an
authorized dealer.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the poten-
tial for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL (N), but do not increase the engine idle speed
while preventing vehicle motion with the brakes. NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending
overheat condition:
• If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning
the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to
high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to
the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine
cooling system.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use
(i.e., cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough without engine operation, the vehicle’s battery
will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant
(antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or
hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to
open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or
coolant bottle is hot.6
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MULTIMEDIA 623
IPOD®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
Located on the center stack, just below the instrument panel,
is the main media hub. There are four total USB Ports: Two
Mini-USBs (Type C) and two Standard USBs (Type A). There
is also an AUX Port located in the middle of the USB Ports.
NOTE:
• Two devices can be plugged in at the same time, and bothports will provide charging capabilities. Only one port can
transfer data to the system at a time. A pop-up will appear
and allow you to select the device transferring data.
For example, if a device is plugged into the Type A USB port
and another device is plugged into the Type C USB port, a
message will appear and allow you to select which device to
use. Center Stack USB/AUX Media Hub
1 — Standard USB Type A Port #1
2 — AUX Port
3 — Standard USB Type A Port #2
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If equipped, two Mini-USB Ports (Type C), two Standard
USB Ports (Type A), and one AUX Port may be located to the
left of the center stack, just below the climate controls.Center Console USB/AUX Media Hub Some USB ports support media and charging. You can use
features, such as Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™,
Pandora®, and others while charging your phone.
NOTE:
Plugging in a phone or another USB device may cause the
connection to a previous device to be lost.
For further information, refer to the Uconnect Owner’s
Manual Supplement or visit
UconnectPhone.com.
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your
vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your
radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relo -
cating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is not
harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not
satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the antenna, it is
recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off
during mobile phone operation when not using Uconnect (if
equipped).
1 — Standard USB Type A Ports
2 — Mini-USB Type C Ports
3 — AUX Port
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Audio Systems (Radio) .......................................................... 557
Auto Down Power Windows .................................................. 95Auto Unlock, Doors ................................................................ 308
Automatic Door Locks ............................................................. 41
Automatic Headlights .............................................................. 70
Automatic High Beams ............................................................ 68
Automatic Tailgate Release ................................................... 107
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ................................ 91
Automatic Transmission ................................................ 304, 514 Adding Fluid ....................................................................... 514Fluid And Filter Change .................................................... 514
Fluid Change........................................................................ 514
Fluid Level Check ....................................................... 513, 514
Fluid Type .................................................................... 513, 556
Special Additives................................................................. 514
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ...................... 308
Auxiliary Driving Systems .................................................... 211
Axle Fluid......................................................................... 515, 556
Axle Lubrication...................................................................... 515 B
Back-Up .................................................................................... 396
Back-Up Camera ..................................................................... 396
Battery............................................................................... 181, 491 Charging System Light....................................................... 181
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ............................................ 21
Battery Saver Feature ............................................................... 73 Belts, Seat ..................................................................................286
Blind Spot Monitoring ............................................................ 211
Body Builders Guide ................................................................14
Body Mechanism Lubrication ...............................................502
B-Pillar Location ......................................................................521
Brake Assist System ................................................................200
Brake Control System .............................................................199
Brake Fluid .......................................................................512, 556
Brake System....................................................................512, 546 Fluid Check ..........................................................................512
Master Cylinder ...................................................................512Parking ..................................................................................297
Warning Light......................................................................179
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..............................................304
Bulb Replacement ...................................................................436
Bulbs, Light ......................................................................289, 436 C
Camera...................................................................................... 396
Camera, Rear....................................................................396, 398
Camper .....................................................................................146
Capacities, Fuel........................................................................553
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................................................................487, 493
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...............................................509
Car Washes ..............................................................................540
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...........................................286, 552
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U
Uconnect Uconnect Settings ................ 559, 566, 569, 586, 590, 610, 612
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable
Features .................................. 37, 566, 569, 586, 590, 610, 612
Passive Entry Programming ........................ 37, 566, 586, 610
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................................................ 538
Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..................... 109
Universal Transmitter ............................................................ 109
Unleaded Gasoline.................................................................. 548
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ........................................... 241
USB ............................................................................................ 623
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area............................................... 144 V
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................................. 546
Vehicle Loading .............................................................. 405, 522
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations......................................... 15
Vehicle Storage .................................................................. 92, 539
Vehicle User Guide In Vehicle Help ...................................................................... 16
Navigation.............................................................................. 16
Operating Instructions ......................................................... 16
Searching User Guide ........................................................... 16
Viscosity, Engine Oil .............................................................. 493
Voice Recognition System (VR) ............................................ 628 W
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions) ...........185
Warnings And Cautions ..........................................................14
Warranty Information ............................................................ 655
Washers, Windshield........................................................76, 490
Washing Vehicle ......................................................................540
Water Driving Through .................................................................427
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care..................................................535
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim .................................................535
Wind Buffeting ............................................................ 97, 99, 104
Window Fogging.......................................................................93
Windows ....................................................................................94 Power ......................................................................................94
Rear Sliding ............................................................................97
Reset Auto-Up .......................................................................96
Windshield Defroster .............................................................287
Windshield Washers ................................................... 75, 76, 490 Fluid ................................................................................75, 490
Windshield Wiper Blades ......................................................503
Windshield Wipers ...................................................................75
Wipers Blade Replacement ....................................................503
Wipers, Intermittent .................................................................76
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ..............................................................77
Wireless Charging Pad ........................................................... 134
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