load capacity RAM 1500 2023 User Guide
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380SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The
manufacturer strongly recommends using tires equivalent
to the originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed
Úpage 379. Refer to the Tire And
Loading Information Placard or the Vehicle Certification
Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index
and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original
equipment tire sidewall.
For more information relating to the Load Index and Speed
Symbol of a tire
Úpage 371.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear
tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect
your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the
original wheels.
It is recommended you contact an authorized tire dealer or
original equipment dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
TIRE TYPES
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring,
Summer, Autumn, and Winter). Traction levels may vary
between different all season tires. All season tires can be
identified by the M+S, M&S, M/S or MS designation on the
tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four;
failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires —
If Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry
conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or on
ice. If your vehicle is equipped with Summer tires, be
aware these tires are not designed for Winter or cold
driving conditions. Install Winter tires on your vehicle when
ambient temperatures are less than 40°F (5°C) or if
roads are covered with ice or snow. For more information,
contact an authorized dealer.
Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or
mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use
Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed
rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels
may change suspension dimensions and perfor -
mance characteristics, resulting in changes to
steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This
can cause unpredictable handling and stress to
steering and suspension components. You could
lose control and have a collision resulting in serious
injury or death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with
load ratings approved for your vehicle.
Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may
result in false speedometer and odometer readings.WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
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408 N
Navigation .................................................................... 103
New Vehicle Break-In Period ....................................... 122
OOccupant Restraints .................................................... 282
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................................... 393
Off Road Pages ............................................................ 256 Accessory Gauges................................................... 259
Pitch And Roll .......................................................... 260
Status Bar ............................................................... 257Vehicle Dynamics.................................................... 258
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ................................. 190
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ................................. 190
Oil Filter, Change .......................................................... 342
Oil Filter, Selection ....................................................... 342
Oil Life Reset ¹ .............................................................. 101
Oil Pressure Light ......................................................... 109
Oil, Engine............................................................ 341
, 396
Capacity ................................................................... 395
Dipstick.................................................................... 340
Disposal................................................................... 342
Filter......................................................................... 342
Filter Disposal ......................................................... 342 Identification Logo .................................................. 341Materials Added To................................................. 342Pressure Warning Light .......................................... 109Recommendation .......................................... 341
, 395
Synthetic.................................................................. 342
Viscosity................................................................... 395
Onboard Diagnostic System ........................................ 116
Operating Precautions ................................................. 116 Operator Manual
Owner's Manual ....................................................... 401
Outside Rearview Mirrors............................................... 40
Overheating, Engine ..................................................... 327
PPaddle Shifters ............................................................. 129
Paint Care...................................................................... 388
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone
b
...230
Panic Alarm ..................................................................... 17
Parallel Parking ............................................................. 159
Parking Brake ............................................................... 122
Parking Lights ................................................................. 48
ParkSense Front And Rear......................................................... 152
ParkSense Active Park Assist ...................................... 157
ParkSense System, Rear.............................................. 152
Passive Entry................................................................... 25 Pedals, Adjustable .......................................................... 38
Pedestrian Warning System ......................................... 276
Pets ................................................................................ 311
Phone Mode .................................................................. 228
Pickup Box................................................................ 79
, 81
Pinch Protection.............................................................. 73
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........................ 374
Power Distribution Center (Fuses)........................... 355
, 360
Door Locks ................................................................. 25
Mirrors ........................................................................ 41
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...................... 66
, 67
Seats .......................................................................... 32
Side Steps .................................................................. 25
Sliding Rear Window ................................................. 71
Steering ....................................................................141 Sunroof ...................................................................... 72
Windows .................................................................... 70
Power Seats Down .......................................................................... 32
Forward ...................................................................... 32
Rearward ................................................................... 32
Recline ....................................................................... 32
Tilt .............................................................................. 32
Up ............................................................................... 32
Power Steering ............................................................. 141
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................................ 287
Presets .......................................................................... 224
Pressure Washing ........................................................ 341
Pretensioners Seat Belts ................................................................ 287
Profile Settings ............................................................. 193
RRadial Ply Tires ............................................................. 378
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ................349, 350
Radio Off Road Pages ....................................................... 256Presets ..................................................................... 224Settings.................................................................... 191
Sound Setting .......................................................... 211
Radio Controls .............................................................. 218
Radio Mode .................................................................. 218
Radio Operation ..................................................218
, 252
Radio Remote Controls ................................................ 218
Rain Sensitive Wiper System......................................... 53 RamBox........................................................................... 81
RamBox Safety ............................................................... 83Rear Axle (Differential) ................................................. 353
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails .......................................... 80
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Shifting.......................................................................... 124Automatic Transmission......................................... 125
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer CaseNeutral (N) ......................................................... 187
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......................................................... 188
Shoulder Belts .............................................................. 283
Side Steps, Power ...........................................................25
Signals, Turn................................................. 49
, 115, 313
Sirius Satellite Radio ................................................... 220 Favorites.................................................................. 223
Replay ...................................................................... 222
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Browse in SXM ........................................................ 223Favorites.................................................................. 223
Replay ...................................................................... 222
Sliding Rear Window, Power...........................................71 Smart Watch................................................................. 248
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)........................................... 384
Snow Plow .................................................................... 184
Snow Tires .................................................................... 381
SOS Call ............................................................... 239
, 248
Spare Tires .......................................................... 381, 382
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................................... 145
Starting ......................................................................... 118 Automatic Transmission......................................... 118
Button .........................................................................20
Engine Fails To Start............................................... 121
Starting And Operating ................................................ 118
Starting Procedures ..................................................... 118 Steering
Power ....................................................................... 141
Tilt Column ................................................................. 28
Wheel, Heated ........................................................... 28
Wheel, Tilt .................................................................. 28
Wheel, Voice Recognition ......................................... 36
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....................................218
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System .................... 218
Steps, Power Side ........................................................... 25
Stolen Vehicle Assistance .................................. 246
, 250
Stop/Start .....................................................................141
Storage ............................................................................ 60 Below Seat ................................................................. 64
Door ............................................................................ 60
Front Bench Seat....................................................... 63
Glove Compartment .................................................. 60
In Floor ....................................................................... 64
Rear Console ............................................................. 63
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .............................. 60
Storage, Vehicle .....................................................59
, 387
Store Radio Presets ...................................................... 224
Storing Your Vehicle ..................................................... 387
Sun Roof ................................................................... 72
, 73
Sunglasses Storage ........................................................ 62
Sunshade Operation....................................................... 73
Surround View Camera ................................................ 165
Suspension Air ................................................................... 134
, 137
Sway Control, Trailer..................................................... 268
Symbol Glossary ............................................................. 11
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................................................... 342
TTailgate ........................................................................... 74
Tailgate Removal ............................................................ 76
Tailgate, Electronic Lowering ......................................... 75 Tailgate, Multifunction ................................................... 75
Telescoping Steering Column ........................................ 28
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ......................... 59
Tilt Down .......................................................................... 32
Up ............................................................................... 32
Tilt Steering Column ....................................................... 28 Tip Start......................................................................... 118
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........................ 374
Tire Identification Number (TIN) .................................. 372
Tire Markings ................................................................ 370
Tire Safety Information ................................................ 370
Tire Terminology And Definitions................................. 373
Tires ................................................... 312
, 377, 381, 386
Aging (Life Of Tires) ................................................. 379 Air Pressure ............................................................. 377
Chains ...................................................................... 384Compact Spare........................................................ 381Dual.......................................................................... 392
General Information.......................................377
, 381
High Speed .............................................................. 378 Inflation Pressure .................................................... 377
Life Of Tires ............................................................. 379
Load Capacity .......................................................... 374
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............ 112
, 277
Quality Grading........................................................ 386 Radial ....................................................................... 378
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