Ram 2500 2018 Owner's Manual

Daytime Running.........................74
Engine Temperature Warning ................191
Exterior ...............................281
Fog ............................78, 197, 455
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator .................327
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................447
Headlights ..............................73
High Beam ..............................74
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................74
Hill Descent Control Indicator ...............214
Illuminated Entry .........................83
Interior ............................. .80, 82
Low Fuel ............................. .196
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........192
Park ................................. .198
Passing ................................76
Seat Belt Reminder .......................189
Security Alarm ..........................191
Service ............................... .452
Side Marker ............................460
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........194, 216
Traction Control ........................ .212
Transfer Case .......................... .327
Turn Signal ................78, 198, 281, 454, 456
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .191, 198 Limited-Slip Differential
..................375, 557
Loading Vehicle ............................414
Tires................................. .564
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode .......................187
Battery Saver On ........................ .187
Electrical Load Reduction ...................187
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................187
Locks Automatic Door ..........................42
Child Protection ..........................43
Power Door .............................38
Low Tire Pressure System .....................216
Lubrication, Body ..........................541
Lug Nuts ............................... .594
Maintenance Fr

ee Battery.....................526
Maintenance Schedule .......................517
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .192, 201
Manual, Service ............................680
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ........................557
Lubricant Selection .......................607
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .................44
Memory Seat ............................44, 49
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Memory Seats And Radio.....................44
Methanol ............................... .598
Mirrors ..................................64
Electric Powered ..........................67
Heated .................................71
Memory ................................49
Outside ................................66
Rearview ........................ .64, 65, 447
Trailer Towing ...........................70
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................216
Mopar Parts ............................. .679
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................74
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ..............410
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................295
Occupant Restraints ........................ .223
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................596
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............362, 443
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............362, 443
Oil, Engine ............................528, 604
Capacity ...............................603
Change Interval ........................ .528
Dipstick ...............................526 Disposal
...............................530
Filter ............................. .530, 604
Filter Disposal .......................... .530
Identification Logo .......................529
Materials Added To .......................530
Pressure Warning Light ....................191
Recommendation .....................528, 603
Synthetic ............................. .530
Viscosity ........................529, 530, 603
Oil Filter, Change ..........................530
Oil Filter, Selection ..........................530
Oil Pressure Light ..........................191
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................200
Operating Precautions ...................... .200
Operator Manual

(Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................66
Overdrive ............................313, 322
Overdrive OFF Switch ....................313, 322
Overheating, Engine ........................505
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........5,680
Paint Care ............................... .584
Panic Alarm ...............................23
Parking Brake ............................ .295
ParkSense System, Rear ...................398, 404
690 INDEX

Passive Entry..............................39
Pedals, Adjustable ...........................62
Personalized Menu Bar ......................611
Personal Settings .......................... .182
Pets ................................... .278
Pickup Box ........................139, 141, 156
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........564
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................461
Door Locks ..............................38
Mirrors ................................67
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .........133, 137
Seats ..................................46
Steering ........................ .392, 393, 394
Sunroof ...............................110
Windows ............................. .107
Power Seats Down ...............................47, 49
Forward ............................ .47, 48
Rearward ............................47, 48
Recline .................................47
Tilt .................................47, 49
Up .................................47, 49
Power Steering Fluid ........................607
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................234Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............................. .234
Programmable Electronic Features ...............182
Radial Ply Tires ............................570
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .........547, 549
Radio Frequency General Information ................27, 33, 35, 42
Radio Operation .......................... .654
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................85
Ramp Travel Index ........................ .363
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .556
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails ..................151
Rear ParkSense System ...................398, 404
Rear Seat, Folding ..................... .44, 55, 56
Reclining Rear Seats .........................46
Recreational Towing ........................ .436
Shifting Into

Transfer Case Neutral (N) .........438
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......440
Reformulated Gasoline .......................597
Refrigerant ...............................534
Release, Hood .............................112
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .224
Remote Keyless Entry ........................22
Panic Alarm .............................23
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Programming Additional Key Fobs..........27, 34
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........653
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................32
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . .623, 644
Uconnect Settings .....................623, 644
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .452
Replacement Keys ...........................34
Replacement Tires ..........................573
Reporting Safety Defects .....................679
Restraint, Head .............................58
Restraints, Child .......................... .252
Rotation, Tires ............................ .580
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................279
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................281
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................679
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .279
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .558
Safety Tips ...............................278
Schedule, Maintenance .......................517
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......229
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........235
Energy Management Feature ................234 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation
................227
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............229
Pregnant Women ........................ .234
Seat Belt Extender ........................233
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................234
Seat Belt Reminder .......................224
Seat Belt Maintenance .......................588
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .224
Seat Belts ............................ .224, 279
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................229
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........229
Child Restraint ..........................252
Extender ...............................233
Front Seat ..........................224, 227
Inspection ............................. .279
Operating

Instructions .....................227
Pregnant Women ........................ .234
Pretensioners .......................... .234
Reminder ............................. .189
Untwisting Procedure .....................229
Seats ............................ .44, 46, 47, 48
Adjustment ........................44, 47, 48
Easy Entry .......................... .44, 51
Folding Floor .......................... .128
Heated .................................44
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Memory............................ .44, 49
Power .................................46
Rear Folding ........................44, 55, 56
Reclining Rear ...........................46
Seatback Release ..........................44
Tilting .................................44
Vented .................................44
Ventilated ...............................44
Security Alarm ..........................35, 191
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............604
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................34
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................33
Sentry Key Replacement ......................34
Service Assistance ..........................676
Service Contract .......................... .678
Service Manuals .......................... .680
Settings, Personal ..........................182
Shifting .................................297
Automatic Transmission .............299, 306, 315
Transfer Case .......................... .326
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .438
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .440Shift Lever Override
........................506
Signals, Turn ........................78, 198, 281
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................579
Snow Plow ...............................433
Snow Tires ...............................575
Spare Tire ............................ .575, 577
Spark Plugs ............................. .604
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............................397
Cancel ............................... .397
Resume ...............................397
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................395
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System ...................361
Starting ............................. .288, 289
Automatic Transmission ....................288
Cold Weather .......................... .294
Engine Fails

To Start..................... .293
Starting And Operating ..................... .289
Starting Procedures ........................ .289
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ...............288
Steering Power ..........................392, 393, 394
Tilt Column .............................61
Wheel, Heated ...........................61
Wheel, Tilt ..............................61
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Steering Wheel Audio Controls.................653
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .653
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ..............123
Storage, Vehicle ........................105, 584
Storing Your Vehicle ........................584
Sun Roof .................................110
Suspension, Air ........................344, 350
Sway Control, Trailer ........................213
Synthetic Engine Oil ........................530
Tailgate .................................153
Telescoping Steering Column ...................61
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........104
Tilt Down ...............................47, 49
Up .................................47, 49
Tilt Steering Column .........................61
Tip Start .................................289
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............564
Tire Markings ............................ .558
Tires......................... .281, 568, 575, 583
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .572
Air Pressure ............................568
Chains ............................... .579
Changing ............................. .468Compact Spare
..........................575
Dual ............................. .582, 594
General Information ...................568, 575
High Speed ............................ .570
Inflation Pressures ........................569
Jacking ............................... .468
Life Of Tires ............................572
Load Capacity .......................564, 565
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............216
Pressure Warning Light ....................194
Quality Grading ........................ .583
Radial ............................... .570
Replacement ............................573
Rotation ...............................580
Safety ............................ .558,568
Sizes .................................560
Snow

Tires ............................ .575
Spare Tire ..........................575, 577
Spinning ...............................571
Trailer Towing .......................... .425
Tread Wear Indicators .....................572
Wheel Nut Torque ........................594
Tire Safety Information .......................558
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................423
694 INDEX

Tonneau Cover............................585
Tonneau Cover Cleaning .....................585
To Open Hood ............................112
Torque Converter Clutch ..................315, 323
Towing ............................. .416, 510
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .510
Guide .................................423
Recreational ............................436
Weight ............................... .423
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............436
Traction .................................441
Traction Control .......................... .209
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................213
Trailer Towing ............................ .416
Cooling System Tips ..................... .432
Hitches ............................... .422
Minimum Requirements ....................424
Mirrors ................................70
Tips ................................. .431
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................423
Wiring ............................... .430
Trailer Towing Guide ........................423
Trailer Weight ............................ .423Transfer Case
............................ .557
Electronically Shifted ............327, 332, 336, 339
Fluid .................................607
Transmission ............................. .299
Automatic ....................299, 306, 315, 553
Fluid .................................607
Maintenance ............................553
Shifting ...............................297
Transporting Pets ..........................278
Tread Wear Indicators .......................572
Turn Signals .....................78, 198, 454, 456
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features .........623,644
Uconnect

Settings ........................613
Uconnect Settings .....................623, 644
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features .......39, 621, 641
Passive Entry Programming ...........39, 621, 641
Uconnect Settings .....................621, 641
Uconnect Voice Command ....................656
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................583
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Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)Programming HomeLink .............115,117,118
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .596
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................229
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ..................151
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............593
Vehicle Loading ........................414, 565
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................7
Vehicle Storage ........................ .105, 584
Viscosity, Engine Oil .....................529, 530
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................656
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .194
Warnings And Cautions .......................7
Warranty Information .......................679
Washers, Windshield ..................... .84, 526
Washing Vehicle .......................... .585
Water Driving Through ........................ .442Wheel And Wheel Trim
..................... .578
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..................578
Wheel Cover ............................. .501
Winch ................................. .376
Accessories ............................ .380
Operation ............................. .381
Rigging Techniques .......................391
Usage .................................376
Wind Buffeting ........................ .109, 111
Window Fogging .......................... .105
Windows ............................... .107
Power ............................... .107
Reset Auto-Up ..........................108
Windshield Defroster ........................280
Windshield Washers ...................83, 84, 526
Fluid ...............................83, 526
Windshield Wiper Blades .....................542
Windshield Wipers ..........................83
Wiper Blade Replacement .....................542
W ipers,

Intermittent .........................84
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ........................85
696 INDEX

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DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken 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 trans-
portation.
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 manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional 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 improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
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