eco Ram 2500 2015 Owner's Manual

We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC
warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPAR® PARTS
MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
836 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer, and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153),
or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Adminis-
trator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West
Building, Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans-
port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and
Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 837

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............773
Adding Fuel ............................ .636
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .183
Airbag.............................. .67, 68
Air Bag Advance Front Air Bag ....................68
Air bag Operation .......................70
Air Bag Warning Light ....................78
Enhanced Accident Response ................78
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................81
FrontAirBag ........................67, 68
If A Deployment Occurs ...................76
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................71
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............80
Side Air Bags ...........................72
Air bag Deployment ........................67
Air bag Light ..................... .78, 116, 285
Air bag Maintenance ........................80
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .755 Air Conditioner Maintenance
.................761
Air Conditioning ..................... .395, 400
Air Conditioning Controls ................395, 400
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........414, 416
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..........761, 762, 763
Air Conditioning System ..........395, 400, 413, 761
Air Pressure, Tires .....................602, 613
Air Suspension .......................... .510
Alarm Light ............................ .285
Alarm, Panic .............................28
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................21
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................21
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............772, 815
Disposal ............................. .775
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................576
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................285, 577
Appearance Care ........................ .786
Ashtray ............................... .229
842 INDEX

Automatic........................... .405
Cold Weather Operation ....................445
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............392
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .608
Console, Overhead ....................... .209
Contract, Service ......................... .835
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........774
Cooling System .......................... .771
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............773
Coolant Capacity ...................... .815
Coolant Level ...................771, 775, 777
Disposal of Used Coolant .................775
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................772
Inspection ........................ .775, 777
Points to Remember .....................777
Pressure Cap ......................... .774
Radiator Cap ......................... .774
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......772, 815, 817
Corrosion Protection ...................... .786Cupholders
............................ .232
Customer Assistance ...................... .833
Customer Programmable Features .............370
Data Recorder, Event .......................81
Daytime Running Lights ....................167
Dealer Service ........................... .750
Defroster, Rear Window .....................242
Defroster, Windshield ...................116,398
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................177
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................545
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .571
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................737
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................775
Door Locks Door Locks ............................37
KeyFob...............................37
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INDEX 845

Break-In Recommendations................113
Compartment ......................... .744
Compartment Identification .........744, 745, 746
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................817
Exhaust Gas Caution .................114,632
Flooded, Starting ...................... .445
Fuel Requirements ...................627, 815
Jump Starting ......................... .725
Oil .......................... .751, 815, 817
Oil Filler Cap ...................... .753, 754
Oil Selection ...................... .752, 815
Oil Synthetic ......................... .754
Overheating .......................... .679
Engine Oil Viscosity ....................753, 754
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................753
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............78
Entry System, Illuminated ....................24
Ethanol ............................... .629
Event Data Recorder ........................81 Exhaust Gas Caution
....................114,632
Exhaust System .......................114,768
Exterior Lighting ......................... .165
Exterior Lights ...........................117
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .755
Engine Oil ........................ .754, 817
Engine Oil Disposal .....................754
Flashers Turn Signal .....................117, 175, 285
Flat Tire Stowage ..................... .698, 719
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .635
Engine Oil ........................... .634
Fuel Requirements ...................633, 634
Maintenance .......................... .636
Replacement Parts ...................... .635
Starting ............................. .635
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INDEX 847

Occupant Restraints........................49
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................627
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ...........526, 549
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ...........526, 549
Oil, Engine ......................... .751, 817
Capacity ............................ .815
Change Interval ....................... .752
Dipstick ............................. .751
Disposal ............................. .754
Filter ............................ .754, 817
Filter Disposal ........................ .754
Identification Logo ..................... .752
Recommendation ....................752, 815
Synthetic ............................ .754
Viscosity ...................... .753, 754, 815
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .754
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................747
Operating Precautions ..................... .747
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4Outside Rearview Mirrors
...................134
Overdrive .......................... .474, 485
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................474, 485
Overhead Console ........................ .209
Overheating, Engine ...................... .679
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,837
Paint Care ............................. .786
Panic Alarm ..............................28
Parking Brake ........................... .572
ParkSense® System, Rear ................189, 198
Passing Light ........................... .176
Passive Entry .............................42
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .183
Personal Settings ..................... .319, 346
Pets ...................................112
Pets, Transporting .........................112
Pickup Box ...................... .248, 251, 268
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........598
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PowerDistribution Center (Fuses) ................795
Door Locks ............................39
Mirrors ............................. .138
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........224, 230
Seats ............................... .142
Sliding Rear Window ....................243
Steering .......................... .569, 571
Sunroof ............................. .220
Windows ..............................46
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .820
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................63
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................63
Programmable Electronic Features ..........319, 346
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .604
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ........771, 774Radio Operation
......................... .393
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................390
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................179
Ramp Travel Index ....................... .527
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................780
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails .................262
Rear ParkSense System ..................189, 198
Rear Seat, Folding .....................152, 153
Rear Window Features .....................242
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... .244
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .151
Recorder, Event Data .......................81
Recreational Towing ...................... .667
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........670
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......673
Reformulated Gasoline .....................629
Refrigerant .......................... .762, 763
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................52
854 INDEX

Uconnect® Voice Command..................417
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................839
Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) Programming HomeLink® .......212, 213, 215, 217
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .627
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................61
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ................262
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ...................... .598, 639
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage ....................... .415, 803
Viscosity, Engine Oil ....................753, 754
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................417
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .285
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .836
Washers, Windshield ....................178, 768 Washing Vehicle
......................... .787
Water Driving Through ....................... .547
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................789
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................789
Wheel Cover ........................... .724
Winch ................................ .550
Accessories ........................... .554
Operation ............................ .555
Rigging Techniques ..................... .567
Usage .............................. .550
Wind Buffeting ....................... .49, 223
Window Fogging ........................ .415
Windows ................................46
Power ................................46
Rear Sliding .......................... .244
Reset Auto-Up ..........................48
Wind Buffeting ..........................49
Windshield Defroster .......................116
860 INDEX