tires RAM 1500 2022 Service Manual

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE461
TRACTION GRADES
The Traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement, as measured under
controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
TEMPERATURE GRADES
The Temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat, when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than three
weeks, we recommend that you take the following
steps to minimize the drain on your vehicle's
battery:
Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for about
five minutes in the fresh air and high blower
setting. This will ensure adequate system lubri-
cation to minimize the possibility of compressor
damage when the system is started again.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
A
GENTS
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to
geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that
make roads passable in snow and ice and those
that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during
other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in
your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your
vehicle to airborne contaminants, road surfaces on
which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold
weather and other extreme conditions will have an
adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody
protection.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and
does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation,
or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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Accessory Drive Belt Inspection..................... 418Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control).........131, 136, 137, 176, 178Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 422Adding Fuel.......................................... 207, 208Additives, Fuel............................................... 468AdjustDown........................................................... 38Forward....................................................... 38Rearward..................................................... 38Up................................................................ 38Adjustable Pedals............................................ 44Advance Phone Connectivity......................... 280Air BagAir Bag Operation...................................... 344Air Bag Warning Light...................... 342, 344Enhanced Accident Response......... 352, 392Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 392Front Air Bag............................................. 344If Deployment Occurs................................ 351Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 349Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 353Maintenance............................................. 353Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............342Transporting Pets...................................... 368
Air Bag Light................................ 128, 342, 368Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)............................. 410Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 415Air Conditioner Refrigerant........................... 415Air Conditioner System................................. 415Air Conditioning......................................... 62, 65Air Conditioning Filter..............................68, 416Air Conditioning System................................... 67Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 68Air Filter............................................... 410, 412Air PressureTires......................................................... 452Air Suspension......... 131, 134, 135, 165, 169AlarmSecurity Alarm....................................27, 131Alterations/ModificationsVehicle......................................................... 13Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 422, 472Disposal................................................... 423Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 312Anti-Lock Warning Light................................ 131Assist, Hill Start............................................. 318Audio Settings............................................... 268Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 233Auto Down Power Windows............................. 80
Automatic Door Locks......................................32Automatic Headlights.......................................56Automatic High Beams.....................................55Automatic Tailgate Release.............................86Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............67Automatic Transmission....................... 154, 426Adding Fluid.............................................. 426Fluid And Filter Change............................. 426Fluid Change............................................. 426Fluid Level Check...................................... 426Fluid Type........................................ 426, 476Special Additives...................................... 426Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode... 158AutoPark....................................................... 142AUX Camera.................................................. 203Auxiliary Driving Systems.............................. 319Axle Fluid.............................................. 427, 476Axle Locker System....................................... 172Axle Lubrication............................................ 427
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Back-Up Camera........................................... 199Battery................................................. 129, 408Charging System Light.............................. 129Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................21Battery Saver Feature......................................59
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Heater, Engine Block
..................................... 149High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch.............................................. 55Hill Descent Control............................. 137, 316Hill Descent Control Indicator........................ 316Hill Start Assist.............................................. 318Hitches Trailer Towing............................................ 216HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).................... 49HoodOpening..................................................... 130Hood Release.................................................. 85HUD..................................................... 121, 122
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Ignition............................................................ 23Switch......................................................... 23Ignition Park Interlock.................................... 154Illuminated Entry............................................. 60Inside Rearview Mirror............................ 45, 372Instrument
Cluster............ 106, 108, 110, 111, 113, 114Descriptions.................. 107, 109, 111, 114Display...................................................... 114Engine Oil Reset........................................ 116Location And Controls............................... 115Menu Items............................................... 116
Instrument Cluster DisplayAudio........................................................ 121Driver Assist............................................. 117Fuel Economy........................................... 120Off-Road................................................... 117Speedometer............................................ 116StopStart.................................................. 120Stored Messages...................................... 121Trailer Tow................................................ 121Trip........................................................... 120Vehicle Info............................................... 116Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 465Integrated Trailer Brake Control................... 221Interior Appearance Care.............................. 464Interior Lights................................................... 59Intervention Regeneration Strategy..... 124, 414Inverter Outlet (115V)...................................... 77
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Jack Location................................................ 375Jump Starting............................................... 384
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Key Fob............................................................ 19Programming Additional Key Fobs............... 22Key Fob Battery Replacement......................... 21
Key Fob Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)....................................22Keyless Enter-N-Go................................ 30, 141Passive Entry...............................................30Keys.................................................................19
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Lane Change Assist..........................................57LaneSense........................ 132, 136, 137, 196Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 336Latches......................................................... 370Hood............................................................85Lead Free Gasoline....................................... 467Leaks, Fluid................................................... 370Life Of Tires................................................... 454Light Bulbs........................................... 370, 438Lights............................................................ 3704WD.......................................................... 1354WD AUTO................................................ 1374WD High................................................. 1354WD Low.................................................. 135Air Bag.................................... 128, 342, 368Air Suspension Aerodynamic Height......... 134Air Suspension Fault................................. 131Air Suspension Off-Road 1........................ 134Air Suspension Off-Road 2........................ 134
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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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490 Storage, Vehicle
...................................... 68, 461Store Radio Presets....................................... 268Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 461Sun Roof............................................ 82, 83, 85Sunglasses Storage......................................... 72Sunshade Operation................................. 83, 84Surround View Camera.................................. 200Suspension Air.................................................... 165, 169Sway Control, Trailer...................................... 319Symbol Glossary.............................................. 13Synthetic Engine Oil....................................... 409
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Tailgate............................................................ 86Tailgate Removal............................................. 88Tailgate, Electronic Lowering........................... 86Tailgate, Multifunction..................................... 87Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 33Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............ 67TiltDown........................................................... 38Up................................................................ 38Tilt Steering Column........................................ 33Tip Start......................................................... 141Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 448Tire Identification Number (TIN).................... 446Tire Markings................................................. 444
Tire Safety Information................................. 444Tire Terminology And Definitions.................. 447Tires......................... 369, 451, 455, 456, 460Aging (Life Of Tires).................................. 454Air Pressure.............................................. 451Chains...................................................... 458Compact Spare......................................... 456Dual.......................................................... 466General Information............... 451, 455, 456High Speed............................................... 452Inflation Pressure..................................... 452Life Of Tires.............................................. 454Load Capacity........................................... 448Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)........................................ 133, 328Quality Grading......................................... 460Radial....................................................... 452Replacement............................................ 454Rotation.................................................... 460Run Flat.................................................... 453Safety.............................................. 444, 451Sizes......................................................... 445Snow Tires................................................ 455Spare Tires............................. 455, 456, 457Spinning................................................... 453Trailer Towing........................................... 220Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 453Types........................................................ 455Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 466
To Open Hood..................................................85Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 213, 217Tonneau Cover....................................... 98, 462Tonneau Cover Cleaning............................... 462Tow/Haul Mode............................................ 160Towing.........................................135, 212, 390Disabled Vehicle....................................... 390Guide........................................................ 217Recreational............................................. 227Weight...................................................... 217Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 227Traction......................................................... 230Traction Control............................................ 319Trailer Reverse Steering Control................... 217Trailer Sway Control (TSC).................... 213, 319Trailer Tire Pressure...................................... 332Trailer Towing....................................... 131, 212Frontal Area.............................................. 213Hitches..................................................... 216Minimum Requirements........................... 219Mirrors.........................................................49Tips........................................................... 225Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 217Weight Carrying Hitch............................... 213Weight Distributing Hitch.......................... 214Wiring....................................................... 223Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 217Trailer Weight................................................ 217

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