Ram 2500 2015 Owner's Manual

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
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 perfor-
mance.
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.9
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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 car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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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
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Auto Down Power Windows..................47
Automatic Door Locks ......................39
Automatic Headlights ..................... .166
Automatic High Beams .....................168
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........413
Automatic Transmission .................455, 786
Adding Fluid ...................... .785, 786
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................786
Fluid Change ......................... .786
Fluid Level Check ................782, 783, 784
Fluid Type ........................ .782, 820
Shifting .......................... .464, 476
Special Additives ...................... .783
Axle Fluid .......................... .780, 820
Axle Lubrication ......................... .780
Back-Up Camera ......................... .207
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System ..................524
Battery ................................ .760Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)
........30
Belts, Seat ...............................115
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................763
B-Pillar Location ......................... .597
Brake Assist System ...................... .577
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............575
Brake Fluid ......................... .779, 820
Brake System ........................ .575, 778
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .576
Fluid Check .......................... .779
Master Cylinder ....................... .779
Parking ............................. .572
Warning Light ........................ .285
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................454
Bulb Replacement ..................... .804, 805
Bulbs, Light ..........................117,804
Cab Top Clearance Lights ...................811
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Camera, Rear........................... .207
Camper ............................... .264
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .815
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ....................... .753, 754
Power Steering ........................ .571
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................774
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............114,632
Cargo Light ............................ .174
Car Washes ............................ .787
Cellular Phone .......................... .393
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............810
Center Seat Storage Compartment .............237
Certification Label ........................ .639
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .592
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ............285, 748
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............114
Checks, Safety ............................114 Child Restraint
............................82
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................87
Child Restraints .........................82
Child Seat Installation .................100, 102
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........98
Infants And Child Restraints ................85
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....97
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................99
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............94
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......89
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........85
Seating Positions ........................88
Cigar Lighter ........................... .229
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .629
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .789
Climate Control ...................... .395, 405
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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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Remote...............................37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................37
Door Locks, Automatic ......................39
Door Opener, Garage .......................211
Driving Off-Pavement ......................... .526
Off-Road ............................ .526
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .547
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... .617, 680
E-85 Fuel .............................. .633
Electrical Power Outlets .....................224
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................242
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ......491, 498, 503
Electronic Brake Control System ...............575
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................576
Brake Assist System .....................577
Traction Control System ...................577 Electronic Range Select (ERS)
..........462, 471, 483
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........185
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............581
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . .207, 297 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .297
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu ............................... .297
EVIC Messages ........................ .297
Selectable Menu Items ....................312
Emergency Brake ........................ .572
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................730
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................679
Jump Starting ......................... .725
Tow Hooks ........................... .732
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........748
Engine ............................. .745, 746
Air Cleaner .......................... .755
Block Heater ......................... .451
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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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Flooded Engine Starting....................445
Fluid, Brake ............................ .820
Fluid Capacities ......................... .815
Fluid Leaks .............................118
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .779
Power Steering ........................ .571
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........817
Fog Lights ....................... .170, 285, 808
Fold Flat Load Floor ...................... .244
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................679
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .487
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................730
Front Axle (Differential) .....................780
Fuel .................................. .627
Adding ............................. .636
Clean Air ............................ .629
Ethanol ............................. .629
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................638 Gasoline
............................. .627
Methanol ............................ .629
Octane Rating ..................... .627, 817
Requirements ...................... .627, 815
Tank Capacity ......................... .815
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .633
Fuses ................................. .794
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) .........211,218
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ................638, 747
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .629
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .627
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................629
Gauges Speedometer ......................... .285
Tachometer ........................... .285
Gear Ranges ........................ .465, 477
Gear Select Lever Override ..................733
General

Information ...................... .627
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