Ram 2500 2013 Owner's Manual

Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................18
Infant Restraint ...........................82
Inflation Pressure Tires .....................508
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................127
Instrument Cluster ....................... .255
Instrument Panel and Controls ................253
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............673
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ..............553
Interior Appearance Care ....................672
Interior Lights .......................... .163
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............169
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... .210
Jack Location ........................... .578
Jump Starting ........................... .617
Key-In Reminder ..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................38 Keyless Entry System
.......................23
Key, Programming .........................20
Key, Replacement ..........................19
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................18
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................167
Lane Change Assist ....................... .168
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................50
Latches ............................... .120
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .526
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .120
Life of Tires ............................ .506
Light Bulbs ............................. .120
Lights ................................ .120
Airbag ................................72
Alarm .............................. .260
Anti-Lock ............................ .255
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... .472
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Automatic Headlights....................158
Brake Assist Warning ....................484
Brake Warning ........................ .257
Bulb Replacement ...................... .687
Cap Top Clearance ..................... .693
Cargo .............................. .166
Center Mounted Stop ....................692
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........255
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .164
Daytime Running ...................... .159
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....484
Exterior ............................. .120
Fog ................................ .162
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ................391
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................577
Headlights ........................... .158
High Beam ........................... .168
High Beam Indicator .....................259
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............168Hill Descent Control Indicator
..............479
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .255
Interior ............................. .163
Oil Pressure .......................... .260
Passing ............................. .168
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .259
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............260
Service .............................. .686
Side Marker .......................... .695
SmartBeams .......................... .160
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............260
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............260
Traction Control ....................... .484
Transfer Case ......................... .391
Turn Signal .......................... .120
W

arning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......255
Limited-Slip Differential ....................441
Loading Vehicle ......................... .536
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Tires ................................493
Locks ..................................34
Automatic Door .........................36
Child Protection .........................37
Door .................................34
Power Door ............................36
Low Tire Pressure System ...................513
Lubrication, Body ........................ .649
Maintenance Free Battery ....................647
Maintenance Procedures ....................642
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .704
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......640
Manual, Service ......................... .718
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ...................... .665
Lubricant Selection ..................... .700
Memory Seat ........................... .151
Methanol .............................. .527Mirrors
............................... .127
Electric Powered ....................... .132
Heated .............................. .133
Memory ............................. .151
Outside ............................. .129
Rearview ............................ .127
Trailer Towing ........................ .135
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................513
Mopar Parts ............................ .641
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .527
Multi-Function Control Lever .................167
Navigation System (Uconnect® gps) ............189
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................115
Occupant Restraints ........................46
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................67
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................526
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Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)..............422
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..............422
Oil, Engine ............................. .643
Capacity ............................ .696
Change Interval ....................... .644
Dipstick ............................. .643
Disposal ............................. .645
Filter ............................... .646
Filter Disposal ........................ .645
Identification Logo ..................... .644
Recommendation ...................... .644
Synthetic ............................ .645
Viscosity ............................ .645
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .646
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................639
Operating Precautions ..................... .639
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................129
Overdrive .............................. .374Overdrive OFF Switch
..................... .374
Overhead Console ........................ .191
Overheating, Engine ...................... .264
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .668
Panic Alarm ..............................27
Parking Brake ........................... .468
Park Sense System, Rear ....................180
Passing Light ........................... .168
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .175
Personal Settings ......................... .283
Pets ...................................115
Pets, Transporting .........................115
Pickup Box ............................. .226
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........494
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ................675
Door Locks ............................
36
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Mirrors............................. .132
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........205
Seats ............................... .137
Sliding Rear Window ....................223
Steering ............................. .466
Sunroof ............................. .202
Windows ..............................43
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .700
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................63
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................62
Programmable Electronic Features .............283
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .501
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........655
Radio Operation ......................... .313
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................171
Ramp Travel Index ....................... .423Rear Axle (Differential)
.....................663
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails .................240
Rear Park Sense System .....................180
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .146
Rear Window Features .....................222
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... .223
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .145
Recorder, Event Data .......................81
Recreational Towing ...................... .566
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........569
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......572
Reformulated Gasoline .....................527
Refrigerant ............................. .649
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................62
Remote Control Starting System .........................30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................23
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ..........311
Remote Starting System ......................30
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Replacement Bulbs....................... .686
Replacement Keys .........................19
Replacement Parts ........................ .641
Replacement Tires ........................ .507
Reporting Safety Defects ....................717
Restraint, Head .......................... .149
Restraints, Child ...........................82
Restraints, Occupant ........................46
Rotation, Tires ............................511
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................118
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................120
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................717
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................117
Safety Information, Tire .....................487
Safety Tips ..............................116
Schedule, Maintenance .....................704
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .673
Seat Belt Reminder .........................62 Seat Belts
................................46
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........58
And Pregnant Women .....................63
Child Restraint ..........................82
Extender ..............................63
Front Seat .............................50
Inspection ............................118
Pretensioners ...........................62
Reminder ............................ .259
Untwisting Procedure .....................58
Seats ................................. .136
Adjustment .......................... .136
Folding Floor ......................... .223
Memory ............................. .151
Power .............................. .137
Rear Folding ......................... .146
Reclining Rear ........................ .145
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................21
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............698
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Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................18
Sentry Key Programming ....................20
Sentry Key Replacement .....................19
Service Assistance ........................ .713
Service Contract ......................... .715
Service Manuals ......................... .718
Settings, Personal ........................ .283
Shifting ............................... .352
Automatic Transmission ..................355
Transfer Case ......................... .390
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .569
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .572
Shift Lever Override ...................... .624
Shoulder Belts ............................50
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................58
Side Airbag ..............................73
Signals, Turn ........................... .120Sliding Rear Window
Power .............................. .223
SmartBeams ............................ .160
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................509
Snow Plow ............................. .561
Snow Tires ............................. .502
Spare Tire .............................. .503
Spark Plugs ............................ .698
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................177
Speedometer ............................ .260
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System ..................420
Starting .................................30
Automatic Transmission ..................342
Cold Weather ......................... .345
Engine Fails to Start .....................345
Remote ...............................30
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) .............342
Steering Power .............................. .466
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Wheel, Heated........................ .173
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .172
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ................311
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .311
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .............216
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .331
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .685
Sun Roof .............................. .202
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information .........508
Suspension, Air .......................... .410
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .485
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .645
System, Remote Starting .....................30
Tachometer ............................. .255
Tailgate ............................... .242
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........324
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .172
Tip Start ............................... .343Tire and Loading Information Placard
...........493
Tire Markings ........................... .487
Tires ................................. .120
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................506
Air Pressure .......................... .498
Chains .............................. .509
Compact Spare ........................ .503
Dual ............................... .512
General Information .....................498
High Speed .......................... .501
Inflation Pressures ...................... .499
Life of Tires .......................... .506
Load Capacity ........................ .493
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............513
Pressure Warning Light ...................260
Quality Grading ....................... .719
Radial .............................. .501
Replacement .......................... .507
Rotation ..............................

511
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Safety.............................. .487
Sizes ............................... .488
Snow Tires ........................... .502
Spinning ............................ .505
Tread Wear Indicators ....................505
Tire Safety Information .....................487
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................549
Tonneau Cover .......................... .674
Tonneau Cover Cleaning ....................674
Torque Converter Clutch ....................376
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................623
Towing ............................... .539
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .628
Guide .............................. .545
Recreational .......................... .566
Weight .............................. .545
Traction ............................... .442
Traction Control ......................... .474
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................485 Trailer Towing
.......................... .539
Cooling System Tips .....................561
Hitches ............................. .544
Minimum Requirements ..................550
Mirrors ............................. .135
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................549
Wiring .............................. .558
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .545
Trailer Weight ........................... .545
Transfer Case ........................... .665
Electronically Shifted .....................392
Fluid ............................... .700
Transmission ........................... .355
Automatic ........................... .355
Fluid ............................... .700
Maintenance .......................... .665
Shifting ............................. .352
T

ransmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .29
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .23
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Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........23
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .505
Turn Signals ............................ .167
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................719
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .526
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................58
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ................240
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ......................... .494
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage .......................... .331
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .255
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .716
Washers, Windshield ...................... .170
Washing Vehicle ......................... .669Water
Driving Through ....................... .443
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................671
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................671
Wheel Cover ........................... .595
Wheel Nut Torque ........................ .596
Winch ................................ .446
Accessories ........................... .450
Operation ............................ .451
Rigging Techniques ..................... .464
Usage .............................. .446
Wind Buffeting ............................46
Window Fogging ........................ .331
Windows ................................43
Power ................................43
Rear Sliding .......................... .223
Windshield Defroster .......................118
Windshield Washers ...................... .169
Fluid ............................... .169
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