Display Ram 1500 2020 Owner's Manual

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
PANEL
BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .............. 161
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions.... 162
 PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ........................... 164
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions ............. 164
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ............................. 166
Instrument Cluster Display Controls ....................... 166
Oil Life Reset ................................................................ 168
Display Menu Items .................................................... 169
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If
Equipped....................................................................... 176
 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ........................ 178
Red Warning Lights .................................................... 179
Yellow Warning Lights............................................... 183
Yellow Indicator Lights .............................................. 188
Green Indicator Lights ................................................ 192
White Indicator Lights ................................................ 193
Blue Indicator Lights ................................................... 194
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ........... 195
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ............................................................... 195
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS....................................................................... 196
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .........................................................198
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................................. 198
Electronic Brake Control System ..............................199
 AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ..................................211
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped ........211
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation —
If Equipped ...................................................................222
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............... 227
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ...........................234
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ......................234
Important Safety Precautions.....................................235
Seat Belt Systems .........................................................236
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS).....................245
Child Restraints............................................................ 265
Transporting Pets.........................................................285
 SAFETY TIPS......................................................................285
Transporting Passengers ............................................285
Exhaust Gas .................................................................286
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ..........................................................................286
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle ...................................................................289
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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE .............................................. 290
Automatic Transmission ............................................ 291
Tip Start Feature ......................................................... 291
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition................................. 291
Normal Starting Using ENGINE START/STOP
Button ............................................................................ 292
Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or
−30°C) ........................................................................... 296
After Starting................................................................ 296
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED .............. 296
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ............ 297
 PARKING BRAKE ............................................................ 297
Electric Park Brake (EPB) ........................................... 297
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ................................... 302
Ignition Park Interlock ................................................ 303
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System ........... 304
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission ..................... 304
 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF
 EQUIPPED ........................................................................ 310
Four-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
(Eight Speed Transmission Only) — If
Equipped ...................................................................... 311
Five-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
(Eight Speed Transmission Only) — If
Equipped ...................................................................... 314 
ACTIVE-LEVEL FOUR CORNER AIR SUSPENSION
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ...............................................319
Description.................................................................... 319
Air Suspension Modes ................................................322
Instrument Cluster Display Messages ......................323
Operation ......................................................................323
 ACTIVE-LEVEL FOUR CORNER AIR SUSPENSION
SYSTEM (REBEL MODELS ONLY) — IF
EQUIPPED .........................................................................325
Description.................................................................... 325
Air Suspension Modes ................................................328
Instrument Cluster Display Messages ......................329
Operation ......................................................................329
 AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..................331
 LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL — IF EQUIPPED ...... 332
 POWER STEERING ..........................................................333
Electric Power Steering ..............................................333
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINES ONLY —
IF EQUIPPED .....................................................................333
 STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .....................334
Automatic Mode ..........................................................334
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop........................................................................334
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode ........335
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To Manually Turn Off The Stop Start System ......... 336
To Manually Turn On The Stop Start System ......... 337
System Malfunction .................................................... 337
 SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ............................. 337
To Activate ................................................................... 338
To Set A Desired Speed .............................................. 338
To Vary The Speed Setting ......................................... 338
To Accelerate For Passing ......................................... 340
To Resume Speed ....................................................... 340
To Deactivate ............................................................... 340
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED ......................................................................... 340
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation............. 342
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ............ 343
To Activate/Deactivate .............................................. 344
To Set A Desired ACC Speed..................................... 345
To Cancel ...................................................................... 345
To Turn Off................................................................... 346
To Resume .................................................................... 346
To Vary The Speed Setting ......................................... 346
Setting The Following Distance In ACC .................. 348
Overtake Aid ................................................................ 351
ACC Operation At Stop.............................................. 351
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu.....................352
Display Warnings And Maintenance .......................353
Precautions While Driving With ACC .....................355
General Information ....................................................358
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode...........359
 PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST .......361
ParkSense Sensors........................................................363
ParkSense Warning Display.......................................363
ParkSense Display .......................................................363
Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear
ParkSense ......................................................................368
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System ..............368
Cleaning The ParkSense System................................369
ParkSense System Usage Precautions.......................369
 PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED .........................................................................371
Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense Active Park
Assist System................................................................372
Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/
Display ..........................................................................373
Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation/
Display ..........................................................................381
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FLUID CAPACITIES ........................................................ 553
 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ......................................... 554
Engine............................................................................ 554
Chassis........................................................................... 556
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ................................................... 557
 DRAG & DROP MENU BAR .......................................... 557
 CYBERSECURITY ............................................................ 558
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ................................................. 559
Uconnect 3 Settings ..................................................... 559
Uconnect 4/4C/4C NAV Settings ............................ 576
Uconnect 4C NAV With 12-inch Display
Settings .......................................................................... 600
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED ......................................................................... 622
Radio Operation .......................................................... 622
Media Mode ................................................................. 622
 IPOD®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ........ 623
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES .......... 626
Regulatory And Safety Information ......................... 627 
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ...628
Introducing Uconnect .................................................628
Get Started .................................................................... 629
Basic Voice Commands...............................................629
Radio..............................................................................631
Media ............................................................................. 632
Phone ............................................................................. 634
Voice Text Reply ..........................................................636
Climate ..........................................................................638
Navigation .................................................................... 639
SiriusXM Guardian™ (4C/4C NAV) — If
Equipped .......................................................................641
Register (4C/4C NAV)................................................642
Mobile App (4C/4C NAV) .........................................642
SiriusXM® Travel Link (4C NAV) ............................643
Siri® Eyes Free — If Equipped ................................. 645
Using Do Not Disturb ................................................646
Android Auto™ — If Equipped ...............................647
Apple CarPlay® — If Equipped ...............................648
General Information ....................................................650
Additional Information...............................................651
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED
Access your Owner’s Information right through your Ucon-
nect 4C or 4C NAV touchscreen system (if equipped).
To access the Vehicle User Guide on your Uconnect Touch -
screen: Press the Uconnect Apps button. From there, press
the Vehicle User Guide icon on your touchscreen. No Ucon -
nect registration is required.
Uconnect 4C NAV With 8.4–inch Display Vehicle User Guide Touchscreen Icon
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NOTE:
Vehicle User Guide features are not available while the
vehicle is moving. If you try to access while the vehicle is in
motion, the system will display: Feature not available while
the vehicle is in motion.
Pre-Installed Features
• Your User Guide – Updated in real-time
• Touchscreen convenience
• Maintenance schedules and information
• Comprehensive icon & symbol glossary
• Available when and where you need it
• Customizable interface
• Multilingual
Once you launch your Vehicle User Guide, you will be able
to explore your warranty information and radio manual
when and where you need them. Your Uconnect system
displays the Vehicle User Guide on your touchscreen radio
to assist in better understanding your vehicle. There’s no app
to download, no phone to connect and no external device
needed for playback. Plus, it’s updated throughout the year,
in real-time, so it never goes out of date.Features/Benefits
• Pre-installed on your Uconnect touchscreen radio
• Enhanced search and browsing capability
• Robust NAV application (if equipped)
• Add selected topics to a fast-access Favorites category
• Icon and symbol glossary
• Warranty information
• Crucial driver information and assistance:
• Operating Instructions
• Warranty Information
• Fluid Level Standards
• Maintenance Schedules
• Emergency Procedures
• 911 Contact and More
TIP:
When viewing a topic, tap the star icon to add it to your
Favorites, for easy access in the future.
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In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of
a button, the key fob may have a low or fully depleted
battery. A low key fob battery can be verified by referring to
the instrument cluster, which will display directions to
follow.
NOTE:
A low key fob battery condition may be indicated by a
message in the instrument cluster display, or by the LED
light on the key fob. If the LED key fob light no longer illu-
minates from key fob button pushes, then the key fob battery
requires replacement.
In a situation where the battery is low or fully depleted, a
back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch.
Put the nose side of the key fob (side opposite of the emer-
gency key) against the START/STOP ignition button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
To Unlock The Doors And Tailgate
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver’s door. Push the unlock button twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors, the tailgate and the
RamBox (if equipped). The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry
system will also turn on. NOTE:
The instrument cluster display or Uconnect Settings are
setup for driver door first, otherwise this will unlock all
doors.
To Lock The Doors And Tailgate
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all
doors, the tailgate, and the RamBox (if equipped). The turn
signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowl
-
edge the signal.
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are
locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or
turned off.
NOTE:
Pushing the lock button on the key fob while you are in the
vehicle will activate the vehicle security alarm system.
Opening a door with the vehicle security alarm system acti -
vated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the unlock button
to deactivate the vehicle security alarm system.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
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REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the engine
will remote start:
• Gear selector in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• HAZARD switch off
• BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• PANIC button not pushed
• Fuel meets minimum requirement
• System not disabled from previous remote start event
• Vehicle security alarm not active
Remote Start Abort Message
The following messages will display in the instrument
cluster display if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits
remote start prematurely:
• Remote Start Cancelled — Door Open
• Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open
• Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Cancelled — System Fault
• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
The instrument cluster display message stays active until the
ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide
(CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or
death when inhaled.
• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the
Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other
controls could cause serious injury or death.
WARNING! (Continued)
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Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door
handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking
NOTE:
• After pushing the door handle lock button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using
either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you
to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle,
without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
• The Passive Entry system depends on a key fob that is not fully discharged of its coin battery capacity. • The LED light on the key fob will not blink if the key fob
battery is low or fully depleted, but a low key fob battery
condition will still support the Passive Entry system func -
tionality. When the key fob battery is low, the instrument
cluster will display a message indicating that the key fob
battery is low. Refer to “Keys” in this chapter for further
information.
The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the key fob
lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle’s inte -
rior door panel.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera -
tion.
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equipped), and a set of desired radio station presets. Your
remote keyless entry key fob can also be programmed to
recall the same positions when the unlock button is pushed.
NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs, one key fob can
be linked to memory position 1 and the other key fob can be
linked to memory position 2.
The driver memory seat buttons are located on the driver
door, next to the door handle.Driver Memory Seat Buttons Programming The Memory Feature
To create a new memory profile, perform the following:
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/RUN position (do
not start the engine).
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences (i.e., driver’s seat, outside mirrors, adjustable pedals (if
equipped), and radio station presets).
3. Push and release the set (S) button on the memory switch.
4. Within five seconds, push and release either of the memory buttons (1) or (2). The instrument cluster display
will show which memory position has been set.
NOTE:
• Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory
profile.
• To set a memory profile to your key fob, refer to “Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To
Memory” in this section for further information.
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