transfer case Ram 1500 2020 Owner's Guide
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556 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission
Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may
affect the function or performance of your transmission.
Transfer Case – 48-11 Active On-Demand 2–speed Transfer
Case (With 4WD AUTO) We recommend you use Mobil Fluid LT.
Transfer Case – 48-12 Part Time 2–Speed Transfer Case
(Without 4WD AUTO) We recommend you use Shell Spirax S2 ATF A389
Front Axle We recommend you use Mopar GL-5 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
Rear Axle (3.21/3.55) We recommend you use Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant
SAE 75W-90 (MS-A0160). Limited-Slip Rear Axles require
the addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) Mopar Limited Slip Additive
(MS-10111).
Rear Axle (3.92) We recommend you use Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant
SAE 75W-140 (MS-8985). Limited-Slip Rear Axles require the
addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) Mopar Limited Slip Additive
(MS-10111).
Max Tow Rear Axle (3.92) We Recommend You Use Dana SAE 80W90 Axle Lubricant.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3.
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Differential, Limited Slip ....................................................... 332
Disable Vehicle Towing ......................................................... 478
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .............................................. 509
Do Not Disturb ........................................................................ 646
Door Ajar.......................................................................... 182, 183
Door Ajar Light ............................................................... 182, 183
Door Locks Automatic ............................................................................... 41
Doors........................................................................................... 35
Drag And Drop Menu ............................................................ 557
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .............................................................. 42
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ..................................................................................... 427
Dual Rear Wheels ................................................................... 547 E
Electric Brake Control System ............................................... 199 Anti-Lock Brake System ..................................................... 198
Electronic Roll Mitigation .......................................... 200, 210
Electric Parking Brake ............................................................ 297
Electrical Power Outlets......................................................... 128
Electronic Range Select (ERS)................................................ 309
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control).......................... 337
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................ 201
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ......................... 181 Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ............................311, 314
Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ..............................................477Hazard Warning Flasher ....................................................431
Jump Starting .......................................................................472
Emission Control System Maintenance ...............................196
Engine .......................................................................................487 Air Cleaner ...........................................................................494
Block Heater .........................................................................296
Break-In Recommendations...............................................297Compartment .......................................................487, 488, 489Compartment Identification ..............................487, 488, 489Coolant (Antifreeze)............................................................ 554
Exhaust Gas Caution................................................... 286, 552Fails To Start.........................................................................295
Flooded, Starting .................................................................295
Fuel Requirements ......................................................548, 553
Jump Starting .......................................................................472Oil ..........................................................................492, 553, 554
Oil Filler Cap ................................................................487, 493
Oil Filter ................................................................................494Oil Selection .................................................................492, 553
Oil Synthetic .........................................................................493
Overheating..........................................................................475
Starting..................................................................................292
Engine Oil Viscosity................................................................493
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Radial Ply Tires ....................................................................... 527
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......................... 507, 509
Radio Operation ...................................................................... 626
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................................................... 77
Rear Axle (Differential) .......................................................... 515
Rear Camera ............................................................................ 398
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails................................................ 144
Rear Cross Path ....................................................................... 216
Rear ParkSense System .......................................................... 361
Rear Window, Sliding .............................................................. 97
Reclining Rear Seats ................................................................. 45
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 422 Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......................... 424
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..................... 426
Reformulated Gasoline .......................................................... 549
Refrigerant ............................................................................... 497
Release, Hood .......................................................................... 105
Release, Tailgate ...................................................................... 107
Reminder, Seat Belt................................................................. 236
Remote Keyless Entry .............................................................. 19 Panic Alarm ........................................................................... 20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ............................. 24, 31
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ....................................................... 29 Uconnect Customer Programmable
Features.................................................................569, 590, 612
Uconnect Settings ................................................569, 590, 612
Replacement Bulbs..................................................................436
Replacement Keys .....................................................................32
Replacement Tires ...................................................................530
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................................655
Restraints, Child ......................................................................265
Restraints, Head ........................................................................54 Rotation, Tires..........................................................................537 S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................................................286
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..............................................289
Safety Defects, Reporting .......................................................655
Safety Information, Tire .........................................................516
Safety Tips ................................................................................285
Safety, Exhaust Gas.................................................................286
Schedule, Maintenance........................................................... 482
Seat Belt Reminder ..................................................................179
Seat Belts ...........................................................................236, 286 Adjustable Shoulder Belt....................................................241
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...........................241
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage...................241
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ................................244
Child Restraints ...................................................................265Energy Management Feature ............................................243
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Extender................................................................................ 242
Front Seat.............................................................. 236, 237, 239
Inspection ............................................................................. 286
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ........................................... 239
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ......................................... 241Lap/Shoulder Belts............................................................. 237
Operating Instructions ....................................................... 239
Pregnant Women................................................................. 243
Pretensioners........................................................................ 243
Rear Seat ............................................................................... 237Reminder .............................................................................. 236
Seat Belt Extender ............................................................... 242Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................................................... 243
Seat Belt Reminder .............................................................. 236Untwisting Procedure ........................................................ 241
Seat Belts Maintenance........................................................... 544
Seats ................................................................................ 42, 45, 46 Adjustment....................................................................... 42, 46Easy Entry .............................................................................. 50
Head Restraints ..................................................................... 54
Memory .................................................................................. 47
Power ...................................................................................... 46
Rear Folding........................................................................... 42
Reclining Rear........................................................................ 45
Tilting ...................................................................................... 42
Security Alarm .................................................................. 33, 180 Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........................................554
Sentry Key
Key Programming .................................................................31
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).........................................................31
Sentry Key Replacement ..........................................................32
Service Assistance ...................................................................652
Service Contract.......................................................................654
Service Manuals ......................................................................656
Shifting...................................................................................... 302 Automatic Transmission ....................................................304
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ..........................................................................................424
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ..........................................................................................426
Shoulder Belts ..........................................................................237
Side Steps, Power ......................................................................37
Signals, Turn ..............................................................71, 193, 289
Siri..............................................................................................645
Sliding Rear Window, Power ..................................................97
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................................................536
Snow Plow ...............................................................................421
Snow Tires ................................................................................532
Spare Tires ................................................................532, 533, 534
Spark Plugs ..............................................................................554
Speed Control Accel/Decel..........................................................................340
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Inflation Pressure ................................................................ 526
Life Of Tires ......................................................................... 529
Load Capacity .............................................................. 521, 522
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....................... 185, 227
Quality Grading .................................................................. 538
Radial .................................................................................... 527Replacement......................................................................... 530
Rotation ................................................................................ 537
Safety............................................................................. 516, 525
Sizes....................................................................................... 517Snow Tires ............................................................................ 532
Spare Tires ............................................................ 532, 533, 534
Spinning................................................................................ 528
Trailer Towing ..................................................................... 415
Tread Wear Indicators ........................................................ 529
Wheel Nut Torque .............................................................. 546
To Open Hood ......................................................................... 105
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ............................................ 413
Tonneau Cover ................................................................ 150, 540
Tonneau Cover Cleaning ....................................................... 540
Towing.............................................................................. 407, 478 Disabled Vehicle.................................................................. 478
Guide..................................................................................... 413
Recreational.......................................................................... 422
Weight................................................................................... 413
Towing Behind A Motorhome .............................................. 422 Traction .....................................................................................427
Traction Control ......................................................................210
Traction Control Switch .........................................................210
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................................................... 210
Trailer Towing .........................................................................407 Cooling System Tips ........................................................... 421Hitches ..................................................................................411
Minimum Requirements ....................................................413
Mirrors ....................................................................................64
Tips ........................................................................................420Trailer And Tongue Weight...............................................413
Wiring ...................................................................................419
Trailer Towing Guide .............................................................413
Trailer Weight ..........................................................................413
Transfer Case ...........................................................................515 Electronically Shifted ..................................................311, 314
Fluid ...................................................................................... 556
Transmission ............................................................................304 Automatic .....................................................................304, 513
Fluid ...................................................................................... 556
Maintenance .........................................................................513
Shifting ..................................................................................302
Transporting Pets .................................................................... 285
Tread Wear Indicators ............................................................ 529
Turn Signals ....................................................... 71, 193, 438, 441
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