maintenance RAM 1500 2022 Owners Manual

482 Bed Divider
...................................................... 97Bed Step.......................................................... 90Bedliner......................................................... 463Belts, Seat..................................................... 368Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 319Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular MobilePhone Or Audio Device After Pairing
..... 276Body Builders Guide........................................ 11Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 418Bodywork....................................................... 461B-Pillar Location............................................. 448Brake Assist System...................................... 313Brake Control System.................................... 313Brake Fluid.......................................... 425, 476Brake System...................................... 425, 466Fluid Check............................................... 425Master Cylinder......................................... 425Parking...................................................... 150Warning Light............................................ 128Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 154Bulb Replacement......................................... 438Bulbs, Light.......................................... 370, 438
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Camera.......................................................... 199Camera, AUX.................................................. 203Camera, Rear................................................ 199Camera, Surround View................................. 200
Camera, Trailer 360...................................... 203Capacities, Fuel............................................ 472Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............................................... 403Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 423Car Washes................................................... 462Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 370Care And Maintenance................................. 461Cargo Light..............................................57, 135CD................................................................. 270Cellular Phone.............................................. 302Center High Mounted Stop Light................... 443Center Seat Storage Compartment.................. 70Charge Air Cooler.......................................... 424Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 445Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)......................... 139Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 368Checks, Safety.............................................. 368Child Restraint.............................................. 354Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 357Child Seat Installation..................... 363, 364How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 362Infant And Child Restraints....................... 356Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 361Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren................................................ 359Older Children And Child Restraints......... 357Seating Positions...................................... 358
Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 468CleaningWheels...................................................... 457Climate Control................................................62Automatic....................................................62Manual........................................................65Cold Weather Operation................................ 145Compact Spare Tire...................................... 456Connected Services...................................... 282Connected Services FAQ............................... 297Connected Services Features....................... 286Connected Services, Getting Started............ 284Connected Services, Introduction................. 283Contract, Service........................................... 478Controls........................................................ 262Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 423Cooling System.................................... 130, 421Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 422Coolant Level..........................421, 423, 424Cooling Capacity....................................... 472Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 423Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 422Inspection........................................ 423, 424Points To Remember................................ 424Pressure Cap............................................ 423Radiator Cap............................................. 423Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 422, 472, 473Corrosion Protection..................................... 461

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Cruise Control Accel/Decel
............................................... 177Cancel....................................................... 177Resume..................................................... 177Cruise Control (Speed Control)... 133, 176, 178Cruise Light......................................... 136, 137Customer Assistance..................................... 477Cybersecurity................................................. 233
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Daytime Running Lights................................... 55Dealer Service............................................... 408Defroster, Windshield...................... 62, 65, 368Deleting A Phone........................................... 276Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 138Diesel Exhaust Fluid...................................... 209Adding....................................................... 209Fill Procedure............................................ 210Storage...................................................... 209Diesel Fuel..................................................... 469Diesel Fuel Requirements............................. 469Bulk Storage Of......................................... 209Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming..................... 414Differential, Limited Slip................................ 173Dimmer Control Switch.................................... 60Disable Vehicle Towing.................................. 390
Disc Drive..................................................... 270Disconnecting............................................... 276DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 423Disturb.......................................................... 279Door Ajar Light..................................... 129, 130Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 32Doors............................................................... 28Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter............ 412Driver Memory Presets................................. 268Driver’s Seat Back Tilt...................................... 35DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or ShallowStanding Water
.................................... 231Driving Tips................................................... 230Dual Rear Wheels......................................... 466
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 313Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 312Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 314, 319Electric Parking Brake................................... 150Electric Power Steering................................. 173Electrical Power Outlets................................... 76Electronic Range Select (ERS)...................... 158Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)........................................... 131, 132, 314
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 129Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.... 160, 162Emergency Braking....................................... 327Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 386Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 389Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 371Jump Starting........................................... 384Emission Control System Maintenance......... 139Engine........................................................... 403Air Cleaner................................................ 410Block Heater............................................. 149Break-In Recommendations..................... 150Compartment............... 403, 404, 405, 406CompartmentIdentification............ 403, 404, 405, 406Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 473Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 370Fails To Start............................................. 143Flooded, Starting...................................... 143Fuel Requirements.......................... 467, 472Idling......................................................... 147Jump Starting........................................... 384Oil...........................................409, 472, 473Oil Filler Cap............................................. 403Oil Filter.................................................... 409
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486 Air Suspension Payload Protection
............ 134Air Suspension Ride Height Lowering........ 135Air Suspension Ride Height Raising..........134Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 131Brake Assist Warning................................ 316Brake Warning.......................................... 128Bulb Replacement..................................... 438Cargo.................................................. 57, 135Center Mounted Stop................................ 443Courtesy/Reading....................................... 59Cruise.............................................. 136, 137Daytime Running......................................... 55ECO Mode................................................. 136Electric Power Steering............................. 130Electronic Park Brake................................ 131Electronic Stability Control........................ 131Electronic Throttle Control......................... 129Engine Coolant Temperature..................... 130Exterior............................................... 54, 370Fog.................................................. 136, 442Forward Collision Warning......................... 135Hazard Warning Flasher............................ 371Headlights............................................ 54, 56High Beam......................................... 55, 137High Beam/Low Beam Select..................... 55Hill Descent Control Indicator.......... 137, 316Hood Open................................................ 130Illuminated Entry......................................... 60Interior........................................................ 59LaneSense...................................... 136, 137
Lights On Reminder..................................... 56Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................... 135Low Fuel................................................... 136Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 132NEUTRAL.................................................. 135Oil Temperature........................................ 130Passing........................................................ 55Rear Axle Lock.......................................... 135Rear Axle Lock Fault................................. 133Rear Tail Lamps....................................... 442Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 130Security Alarm.......................................... 131Service..................................................... 438Service Stop Start..................................... 133Stop Start Active....................................... 136TOW HAUL................................................ 135Traction Control........................................ 316Transmission Temperature....................... 131Turn Signals.................................... 137, 440Wait To Start............................................. 135Warning Instrument ClusterDescriptions......................................... 137Limited-Slip Differential....................... 173, 427Load Shed Battery Saver Mode.................... 127Load Shed Battery Saver On......................... 127Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction........... 127Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............ 127Loading Vehicle............................................ 211Tires......................................................... 448
LocksAutomatic Door............................................32Child Protection...........................................32Power Door..................................................29Low Tire Pressure System............................. 328Lubrication, Body.......................................... 418Lug Nuts........................................................ 466Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 466
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Maintenance.............................................83, 85Maintenance Free Battery............................ 408Maintenance Schedule............... 393, 398, 399Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine).............................................. 132ManualService...................................................... 480Media Hub.......................................................75Media Mode.................................................. 270Memory Seat....................................................34Memory Settings..............................................34Methanol....................................................... 468Mirrors.............................................................45Automatic Dimming.....................................45Digital..........................................................46Electric Powered..........................................48Heated.........................................................49Manual Dimming.........................................45Memory.......................................................34Outside........................................................47

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488 Power Steering
.............................................. 173Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................340Presets.......................................................... 268Pressure Washing.......................................... 408Pretensioners Seat Belts.................................................. 340Profile Settings.............................................. 236
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 452Radiator Cap
(Coolant Pressure Cap)........................ 421, 423RadioOff Road Pages......................................... 306Presets...................................................... 268Settings..................................................... 234Sound Setting............................................ 255Radio Controls............................................... 262Radio Mode................................................... 262Radio Operation.................................. 262, 302Radio Remote Controls.................................. 262Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 62RamBox........................................................... 94RamBox Safety................................................ 96Rear Axle (Differential)................................... 427Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails............................ 93Rear Cross Path............................................. 322Rear ParkSense System................................ 186Rear Window, Sliding....................................... 81Reclining Rear Seats....................................... 37
Recreational Towing..................................... 227Four-Wheel Drive Models......................... 228Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 229Shifting Out Of Transfer CaseNeutral (N)........................................... 230Two-Wheel Drive Models.......................... 228Reformulated Gasoline................................. 468Refrigerant.................................................... 415Registering SiriusXM Guardian..................... 284Release, Hood................................................. 85Release, Tailgate............................................. 86Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 335Remote Features, Door Lock/Unlock... 290, 298Remote Features, Horn And Lights............... 291Remote Features, Starting................... 290, 299Remote Keyless EntryProgramming Additional Key Fobs............... 22Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 262Remote Start (Diesel)...................................... 27Remote Start (Gasoline).................................. 24Remote StartingComfort Systems......................................... 26Exit Remote Start Mode.............................. 25Remote Starting System........................... 24, 27Remove, Tailgate............................................. 88Replacement Bulbs...................................... 438Replacement Tires........................................ 454Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 479Restraints, Child........................................... 354Restraints, Head.............................................. 41
Roadside Assistance............................ 291, 298Rotation, Tires............................................... 460
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Safety............................................................ 261Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 368Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 369Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 479Safety Features............................................. 261Safety Information, Tire................................. 444Safety Tips.................................................... 368Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 370Satellite Radio............................................... 264Saved Radio Stations.................................... 268Schedule, Maintenance..............393, 398, 399Seat Belt Reminder....................................... 130Seat Belts............................................ 335, 368Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 339Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 339Adjustable Upper Shoulder BeltAnchorage............................................ 339Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 340Child Restraints........................................ 354Energy Management Feature................... 340Extender................................................... 339Front Seat............................... 335, 336, 338Inspection................................................. 368Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 338Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 338Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 336

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Operating Instructions
............................... 338Pregnant Women...................................... 340Pretensioners............................................ 340Rear Seat.................................................. 336Reminder.................................................. 335Seat Belt Extender.................................... 339Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 340Seat Belt Reminder................................... 335Untwisting Procedure................................ 338Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 464Seats................................................. 35, 37, 38Adjustment........................................... 35, 38Easy Entry................................................... 39Head Restraints.......................................... 41Memory....................................................... 34Power.......................................................... 38Rear Folding................................................ 35Reclining Rear............................................. 37Tilting.......................................................... 35Second Row USB............................................. 75Security System...................................... 27, 131Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)...................473Send & Go........................................... 292, 298Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 22Service Assistance......................................... 477Service Contract............................................ 478
Service Manuals........................................... 480Settings, Audio.............................................. 268Shifting......................................................... 153Automatic Transmission........................... 154Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N).......................... 135, 229Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N)................................... 230Shoulder Belts.............................................. 336Side Steps, Power............................................ 30Signals, Turn................................. 57, 137, 370Sirius Satellite Radio..................................... 264Favorites................................................... 267Replay...................................................... 266SiriusXM Satellite RadioBrowse in SXM......................................... 267Favorites................................................... 267Replay...................................................... 266Sliding Rear Window, Power............................ 81Smart Watch................................................. 296Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 458Snow Plow.................................................... 225Snow Tires.................................................... 455SOS Call............................................... 286, 298Spare Tires................................. 455, 456, 457Speed Control (Cruise Control)..................... 178
Starting....................................... 140, 141, 144Automatic Transmission........................... 141Button..........................................................23Cold Weather............................................ 145Engine Fails To Start................................. 143Starting And Operating................ 135, 141, 144Starting Procedures............................. 141, 144SteeringPower........................................................ 173Tilt Column...................................................33Wheel, Heated...................................... 33, 34Wheel, Tilt....................................................33Wheel, Voice Recognition............................43Steering Wheel Audio Controls...................... 262Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System....... 262Steps, Power Side............................................30Stolen Vehicle Assistance.................... 294, 299Stop/Start............................................ 133, 174Storage............................................................69Below Seat...................................................74Door.............................................................69Front Bench Seat.........................................72Glove Compartment.....................................69In Floor........................................................73Rear Console...............................................73Storage Compartment, Center Seat.................70
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Transfer Case
................................................ 427Electronically Shifted....................... 160, 162Fluid.......................................................... 476Transmission................................................. 154Automatic........................................ 154, 426Fluid.......................................................... 476Maintenance............................................. 426Shifting...................................................... 153Temperature............................................. 131Transporting Pets.......................................... 368Tread Wear Indicators................................... 453Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover.................................... 98Cleaning.................................................... 105Install........................................................ 102Removal...................................................... 99Turn Signals......................... 57, 137, 440, 442
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Uconnect Phone Call Features
.................................. 277Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone.................................... 280Uconnect Settings..................................... 234Uconnect (Radio)........................................... 233Uconnect 4C Nav With 12-Inch Display......... 233
Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch
Display.......................................................... 233Uconnect Phone........................................... 274Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call —Call Currently In Progress..................... 279Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call —No Call Currently In Progress................ 279Bluetooth Communication Link................ 282Call Continuation...................................... 280Call Controls............................................. 278Call Termination....................................... 280Cancel Command..................................... 274Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing.... 276Help Command......................................... 274Join Calls.................................................. 280Making A Phone Or Audio Device
A Favorite................................................. 276Making A Second Call While CurrentCall Is In Progress................................. 280Managing Your Favorites.......................... 277Natural Speech......................................... 274Operation................................................. 273Overview................................................... 272Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To AMobile Phone....................................... 274
Phonebook Download............................... 277Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold............... 279Power-Up.................................................. 282Recent Calls.............................................. 278Redial....................................................... 280To Remove A Favorite............................... 277Toggling Between Calls............................. 280Touch-Tone Number Entry........................ 278Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone....................................... 280Voice Command....................................... 280Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features.... 30, 235Passive Entry Programming.........................30Uconnect System.......................................... 259Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 460Universal Garage Door Opener
(Homelink®) — If Equipped
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.......................50Unleaded Gasoline........................................ 467Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................... 338USB..................................................................75Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area...........................93
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Vehicle Finder
...................................... 293, 299Vehicle Health Alert....................................... 295Vehicle Health Report.................................... 294Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............... 466Vehicle Loading................................... 211, 448Vehicle Maintenance..................................... 408Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.................... 13Vehicle Notifications...................................... 295Vehicle Settings............................................. 234Vehicle Storage...................................... 68, 461Ventilated Seats.............................................. 40Voice Command.............................................. 43Voice Recognition System (VR)........................ 43
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Warning Lights And Messages...................... 128Warranty Information.................................... 479Washers, Windshield.................................... 407Washing Vehicle........................................... 462Water Driving Through........................................ 231Water SeparatorDiesel Fuel....................................... 136, 412Wheel And Wheel Tire Care.......................... 457Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim........................... 457Wi-Fi.............................................................. 293Wind Buffeting................................................. 81Window Fogging............................................... 68
Window Lockout Switch...................................81Windows..........................................................79Power...........................................................79Rear Sliding.................................................81Reset Auto-Up..............................................80Windshield Defroster.................................... 368Windshield Washers..................... 61, 132, 407Fluid.......................................................... 407Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 419Windshield Wipers...........................................61Wipers Blade Replacement........................... 419Wipers, Rain Sensitive.....................................62Wireless Charging Pad.....................................79

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