RAM 1500 2023 Owners Manual

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WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and
lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary,
service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when
servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious accident. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
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DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend or use public transportation.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
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FCA US LLC reserves the right to modify the terms or discontinue the Roadside Assistance Program at any time. The Roadside Assistance Program is subject to restrictions and conditions of use, that are determined solely by FCA US LLC.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS A WEEK AT YOUR SERVICE. CALL 1-800-521-2779 OR VISIT CHRYSLER.RSAHELP.COM (USA) CALL 1-800-363-4869 OR VISIT FCA.ROADSIDEAID.COM (CANADA) SERVICES: Flat Tire Service, Out Of Gas/Fuel Delivery, Battery Jump Assistance, Lockout Service and Towing Service
Please see the Customer Assistance chapter in this Owner’s Manual for further information.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 8
2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ................................................................................. 16
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................................................... 93
4 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................................................................ 118 5 MULTIMEDIA ................................................................................................................................ 191
6 SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................ 262 7 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ..................................................................................................... 314
8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................... 333
9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................ 392
10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ..................................................................................................... 398 11 INDEX ............................................................................................................................................ 403

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INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY ....................................................................... 9
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ......................................... 9
CONSUMER INFORMATION — TRUCK-CAMPER
LOADING ................................................................................ 9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ......................11
SYMBOL GLOSSARY ...........................................................11
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ....................................................................................16 Key Fob ........................................................................ 16
SENTRY KEY ........................................................................19
IGNITION SWITCH ..............................................................20 Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition .................................... 20
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED ......................................21 How To Use Remote Start .......................................... 21
To Exit Remote Start Mode ........................................ 22
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —
If Equipped .................................................................. 22
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped.......... 22
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Activation — If Equipped ............................................. 23
Remote Start Abort Message ..................................... 23
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .................23 To Arm The System ..................................................... 23
To Disarm The System ................................................ 23
Rearming Of The System ............................................ 24
Security System Manual Override.............................. 24 DOORS ................................................................................ 24
Manual Door Locks......................................................24
Power Door Locks — If Equipped ............................... 25
Power Side Steps — If Equipped ................................ 25
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry ...................... 25
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit — If Equipped ......... 27
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ........................ 27
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors.....27
STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 28 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............................. 28
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ....................... 28
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED ................ 29 Programming The Memory Feature............................ 29
Linking And Unlinking The Key Fob To Memory......... 29
Memory Position Recall............................................... 30
SEATS .................................................................................. 30 Manual Adjustment
(Front Seats) — If Equipped......................................... 30
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ............................... 31
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped ......... 32
Heated Seats — If Equipped ....................................... 33
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped................................... 34
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers — If Equipped ............ 34
Head Restraints .......................................................... 34
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................................... 36 Introducing Voice Recognition .................................... 36
Basic Voice Commands............................................... 36
Get Started ................................................................... 37
Additional Information................................................. 37 DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS —
IF EQUIPPED ...................................................................... 38
MIRRORS ............................................................................ 38
Inside Rearview Mirror ................................................ 38
Illuminated Vanity Mirror ............................................ 39
Outside Mirrors ........................................................... 40
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors —
If Equipped................................................................... 40
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And
Approach Lighting — If Equipped................................ 40
Power Mirrors .............................................................. 41
Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard
And Trailer Tow — If Equipped .................................... 41
Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ......................... 42
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .................................... 42
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK®) — IF EQUIPPED ......................................... 42 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® ............ 43
Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels ....................... 43
Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling Code Or
Non-Rolling Code Device............................................. 43
Programming HomeLink® To A Garage Door
Opener ......................................................................... 44
Programming HomeLink® To A Miscellaneous
Device .......................................................................... 44
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button ........... 45
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .................... 45
Security ........................................................................ 45
Troubleshooting Tips ................................................... 46

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS ..............................................................46Headlight Switch ........................................................ 46
Multifunction Lever .................................................... 47
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) ................................ 47
High/Low Beam Switch ............................................. 47
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped ................................................................. 47
Flash-To-Pass ............................................................. 48
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ......................... 48
Parking Lights And Panel Lights................................. 48
Automatic Headlights With Wipers ............................ 48
Headlight Delay ........................................................... 48
Lights-On Reminder .................................................... 48
Fog Lights — If Equipped ........................................... 48
Turn Signals ................................................................ 49
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped............................. 49
Cargo Lights/Trailer Spotter Lights/Trailer
Hitch Light With Bed Lights — If Equipped ................ 49
Battery Saver ............................................................... 50
INTERIOR LIGHTS ...............................................................50 Courtesy Lights............................................................ 50
Illuminated Entry ........................................................ 52
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ..........................52 Windshield Wiper Operation....................................... 52
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped .......................... 53
CLIMATE CONTROLS .........................................................54 Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions ............................................................. 54
Manual Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions ............................................................. 56
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ................................................................. 59
Climate Voice Recognition — If Equipped .................. 59
Operating Tips ............................................................ 59 INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............................ 60
Storage ......................................................................... 60
USB/AUX Control ........................................................ 65
Electrical Power Outlets ............................................. 66
Power Inverter — If Equipped ..................................... 67
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped ........................ 68
UV-C Light — If Equipped ............................................. 69
WINDOWS .......................................................................... 70 Power Windows............................................................ 70
Automatic Window Features ....................................... 70
Reset Auto-Up ............................................................. 71
Window Lockout Switch ..............................................71
Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped ............... 71
Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped .............. 71
Wind Buffeting ............................................................ 72
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ................................. 72 Dual Pane Power Sunroof .......................................... 72
HOOD ................................................................................... 74 To Open The Hood .......................................................74
To Close The Hood .......................................................74
TAILGATE ............................................................................. 74 Opening ........................................................................ 74
Closing .......................................................................... 75
Locking Tailgate ........................................................... 75
Multifunction Tailgate — If Equipped ......................... 75
Tailgate Removal ........................................................ 76
Bed Step — If Equipped ............................................... 78
PICKUP BOX ....................................................................... 79 Bed Rail Tie-Down System — If Equipped ................. 80
RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED .................................................. 81 Locking And Unlocking RamBox ................................. 82
RamBox Cargo Storage Bins ....................................... 82
RamBox Safety Warning..............................................83
Bed Extender — If Equipped ....................................... 84 TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED .................. 86
Tonneau Cover Components ...................................... 86
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Folding For Driving
Or Removal .................................................................. 87
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation ........................... 90
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning ............................... 92
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE .............. 93 Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions —
Gasoline ....................................................................... 94
HIGHLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE ............ 95 Highline Instrument Cluster Descriptions —
Gasoline ....................................................................... 96
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE............ 97 Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions —
Gasoline ....................................................................... 98
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..................................... 98 Instrument Cluster Display Location
and Controls ................................................................ 98
Oil Life Reset.............................................................. 101
Display Menu Items .................................................. 101
Head Up Display (HUD) —
If Equipped ................................................................ 105
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions —
If Equipped ................................................................ 106

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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES.............................. 107
Red Warning Lights ................................................... 108
Yellow Warning Lights ............................................... 110Yellow Indicator Lights .............................................. 113
Green Indicator Lights .............................................. 114
White Indicator Lights ............................................... 115Blue Indicator Lights ................................................. 116
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ................. 116 Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ............................................... 116
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ..................................................................... 117
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE .................................................. 118 Automatic Transmission ........................................... 118
Tip Start Feature ...................................................... 118Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Ignition .............................. 118
Normal Starting Using ENGINE START/STOP
Button ....................................................................... 118
AutoPark .................................................................... 119Extended Park Starting............................................. 120
If Engine Fails To Start ............................................. 121
After Starting ............................................................. 121
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ...................... 121
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .................... 122
PARKING BRAKE ............................................................ 122 Electric Park Brake (EPB) ........................................ 122
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ......................................... 124 Ignition Park Interlock............................................... 125Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System ...................................................................... 125
8-Speed Automatic Transmission ........................... 125 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —
IF EQUIPPED .................................................................... 130
Four-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer
Case — If Equipped .................................................. 130Five-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer
Case — If Equipped .................................................. 132
ACTIVE-LEVEL FOUR CORNER AIR SUSPENSION
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ................................................ 134 Description ................................................................ 134Air Suspension Modes.............................................. 135
Instrument Cluster Display Messages .................... 136
Operation................................................................... 136
ACTIVE-LEVEL FOUR CORNER AIR SUSPENSION
SYSTEM (OFF-ROAD GROUP) — IF EQUIPPED ............ 137 Description ................................................................ 137Air Suspension Modes.............................................. 138
Instrument Cluster Display Messages .................... 139
Operation................................................................... 139
AXLE LOCK SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ............................ 140
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL — IF EQUIPPED ............. 140
POWER STEERING .......................................................... 141 Electric Power Steering ........................................... 141
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINES ONLY —
IF EQUIPPED ..................................................................... 141
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ......................... 141 Autostop Mode.......................................................... 141
Possible Reasons The Engine Does
Not Autostop ............................................................. 142
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode ......... 142
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System ......... 143
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System ......... 143
System Malfunction.................................................. 143
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED ............. 143 Cruise Control ........................................................... 143
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................................. 145 PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ................................................. 152
ParkSense Sensors ................................................... 153
ParkSense Warning Display...................................... 153ParkSense Display .................................................... 153
Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear
ParkSense.................................................................. 156
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System ............ 156
Cleaning The ParkSense System ............................. 156
ParkSense System Usage Precautions .................... 156
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .................................................. 157 Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense
Active Park Assist System ......................................... 158
Parallel/Perpendicular Parking Space
Assistance Operation ................................................ 159
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 161 LaneSense Operation ............................................... 161Turning LaneSense On Or Off ................................... 161
LaneSense Warning Message .................................. 161
Changing LaneSense Status .................................... 163
Turn Signal Activated Blind Spot Assist —
If Equipped................................................................. 163
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ........................... 163
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................................165 Forward Facing Camera With Tire Lines —
If Equipped................................................................. 167
TRAILER CAMERAS — IF EQUIPPED ............................. 168 Trailer Surround View Camera System —
If Equipped................................................................. 168
AUX Camera — If Equipped ....................................... 170
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ...............................................171

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VEHICLE LOADING .......................................................... 172Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ..................... 172
Payload ...................................................................... 172
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)............................ 172
Tire Size ..................................................................... 172Rim Size ..................................................................... 172Inflation Pressure ...................................................... 172Curb Weight ............................................................... 172
Loading ...................................................................... 172
TRAILER TOWING ............................................................ 173 Common Towing Definitions .................................... 173
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight ..... 176Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .......................... 176Trailer And Tongue Weight ...................................... 176
Trailer Reverse Steering
Control — If Equipped................................................ 177Towing Requirements .............................................. 179
Towing Tips ............................................................... 184
SNOWPLOW ..................................................................... 184 Before Plowing .......................................................... 185
Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability ............ 185Over The Road Operation With Snowplow
Attached .................................................................... 185Operating Tips ........................................................... 185
General Maintenance ............................................... 185
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME) .... 186 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle .......... 186
Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models ... 186
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models... 187 DRIVING TIPS ................................................................... 189
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................................. 189
Driving Through Water ............................................. 189
Off-Road Driving Tips ............................................... 190
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ..................................................... 191
CYBERSECURITY ............................................................. 191
UCONNECT SETTINGS .................................................... 191 Customer Programmable Features ........................ 192
UCONNECT INTRODUCTION............................................ 215 System Overview....................................................... 215
Safety And General Information ............................. 217
UCONNECT MODES ......................................................... 218 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ............................... 218
Radio Mode .............................................................. 218
Media Mode ............................................................. 226
Phone Mode ............................................................. 228
CONNECTED VEHICLE SERVICES —
IF EQUIPPED .................................................................... 236 Is My Vehicle Connected? ........................................ 236
Introduction To Connected Vehicle Services ......... 237
Getting Started With Connected Vehicle
Services .................................................................... 238
Using SiriusXM Guardian™ ..................................... 239
Manage My SiriusXM Guardian™ Account ............. 248
CONNECTED SERVICES FAQS ....................................... 248 Connected Services SOS FAQs — If Equipped ....... 248Connected Services Remote Door
Lock/Unlock FAQs ................................................... 249 Connected Services Roadside Assistance FAQs .... 249
Connected Services Send & Go FAQs —
If Equipped ................................................................ 249
Connected Services Vehicle Finder FAQs ............... 249
Connected Services Stolen Vehicle
Assistance FAQs — If Equipped ............................... 250Connected Services Remote Vehicle
Start FAQs ................................................................. 250
Connected Services Remote Horn & Lights
FAQs ........................................................................... 250Connected Services Account FAQs —
If Equipped................................................................. 251
Data Collection & Privacy.......................................... 252
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES .................252 Regulatory And Safety Information .......................... 253
PERFORMANCE PAGES — IF EQUIPPED .......................253 Timers ........................................................................ 253
Gauges ....................................................................... 254
G-Force ....................................................................... 254
Dynamometer (Dyno)/Engine ................................... 255
Vehicle Dynamics ...................................................... 255
OFF-ROAD PAGES — IF EQUIPPED ................................256 Off-Road Pages Status Bar ...................................... 257Vehicle Dynamics ..................................................... 258Accessory Gauge ....................................................... 259
Pitch & Roll ................................................................ 260
Suspension — If Equipped ........................................ 261Forward Facing Camera — If Equipped .................... 261

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SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES........................................................... 262
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................................. 262Rear Seat Reminder Alert (RSRA) ............................ 263
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System .................. 263
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ...................................... 269 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped ............................................................... 269
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation — If Equipped ........................................... 274
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............... 277
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ................................ 282 Occupant Restraint Systems Features ................... 282Important Safety Precautions .................................. 282Seat Belt Systems .................................................... 282
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) .................. 288Child Restraints ........................................................ 298
SAFETY TIPS .................................................................... 311 Transporting Passengers .......................................... 311
Transporting Pets ..................................................... 311
Connected Vehicles .................................................. 311
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ............................................................... 311
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle .................................................. 312
Exhaust Gas ............................................................. 313Carbon Monoxide Warnings .................................... 313
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .................................... 314
ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ................. 314
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .................................... 317 Preparations For Jacking.......................................... 317Jack Location ............................................................ 318
Removal Of Jack And Tools ...................................... 318
Removing The Spare Tire ......................................... 319
Jacking Instructions.................................................. 321To Stow The Flat Or Spare ....................................... 323
Reinstalling The Jack And Tools .............................. 324
JUMP STARTING ............................................................. 325 Preparations For Jump Start .................................... 325Jump Starting Procedure.......................................... 325
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY........................................... 326
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ....................................... 327
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ............................................... 328
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......................................... 329
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ..................................... 330 Two-Wheel Drive Models .......................................... 331Four-Wheel Drive Models ......................................... 331
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped ..................... 332
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .............................................................................. 332
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ..................................... 332
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................. 333 Maintenance Plan ..................................................... 334
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ................................................337 3.6L Engine With Stop/Start ................................... 337
5.7L Engine Without Stop/Start ............................... 3385.7L Engine With Stop/Start .................................... 339
Checking Oil Level ..................................................... 340Adding Washer Fluid ................................................ 340
Maintenance-Free Battery ....................................... 340Pressure Washing ..................................................... 341
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ................................................. 341 Engine Oil .................................................................. 341
Engine Oil Filter ........................................................ 342
Engine Air Cleaner Filter .......................................... 342
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................................... 344
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............................... 346Body Lubrication ....................................................... 347
Windshield Wiper Blades ......................................... 347
Exhaust System ........................................................ 348
Cooling System ......................................................... 349
Brake System ........................................................... 352
Automatic Transmission .......................................... 353
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle
Fluid Level ................................................................. 353
Transfer Case ........................................................... 354
Fuses .......................................................................... 354Bulb Replacement .................................................... 365

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TIRES ................................................................................. 370Tire Safety Information ............................................ 370
Tires — General Information .................................... 377
Tire Types................................................................... 380
Spare Tires — If Equipped ........................................ 381Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .................................... 383
Snow Traction Devices ............................................ 384
Tire Rotation Recommendations ............................ 386
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES .................................................. 386 Treadwear .................................................................. 386
Traction Grades ......................................................... 387
Temperature Grades................................................. 387
STORING THE VEHICLE ................................................... 387
BODYWORK ...................................................................... 388 Protection From Atmospheric Agents ..................... 388
Body And Underbody Maintenance ......................... 388Preserving The Bodywork ......................................... 388
INTERIORS ....................................................................... 390 Seats And Fabric Parts ............................................. 390
Plastic And Coated Parts .......................................... 390
Leather Surfaces....................................................... 391Glass Surfaces ......................................................... 391TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)..................... 392
BRAKE SYSTEM .............................................................. 392
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ............. 392 Torque Specifications .............................................. 392
FUEL REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 393 3.6L Engine .............................................................. 393
5.7L Engine ............................................................... 393Reformulated Gasoline ........................................... 393Materials Added To Fuel ......................................... 393
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ................................... 394Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ............ 394
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications.................. 394
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline ................................. 394
Fuel System Cautions ............................................... 394
FLUID CAPACITIES .......................................................... 395
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .............................. 396
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............................ 397
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR
VEHICLE ............................................................................398 Prepare For The Appointment .................................. 398
Prepare A List ............................................................ 398Be Reasonable With Requests ................................. 398
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE .............................................398 Roadside Assistance ................................................. 398
FCA US LLC Customer Center ................................... 399
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center........................... 399
Mexico ........................................................................ 399
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands............................ 399
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ..................................... 400
Service Contract ....................................................... 400
WARRANTY INFORMATION.............................................400
MOPAR® PARTS ..............................................................400
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ......................................401 In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C........ 401
In Canada................................................................... 401
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .......................................401
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR ADDRESS.......................402
GENERAL INFORMATION................................................. 402

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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Ram vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and perform tasks that are not intended for conventional passenger vehicles. It handles and maneuvers differently from many
passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road, so take time to become familiar with your vehicle. If equipped, the two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was designed for on-road use
only. It is not intended for off-road driving or use in other severe conditions suited for a four-wheel drive vehicle. Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure
you are familiar with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for braking, steering, transmission, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces.
Your driving skills will improve with experience. When driving off-road, or working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws wherever you drive. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a
collision
Úpage 189.
This Owner's Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is
supplemented by customer-oriented documents. Within this information, you will find a description of the services that FCA US LLC offers to its customers as well as the details of the
terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of these publications carefully before driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the instructions,
recommendations, tips, and important warnings in this manual will help ensure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
This Owner's Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore, you should
only consider the information that is related to the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced throughout the Owner's Information, which may or
may not be applicable to your vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible
way. FCA US LLC aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial
reasons. For further information, contact an authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that authorized dealers know your Ram vehicle best, have factory-trained technicians, genuine Mopar® parts, and care about your satisfaction.

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