Instrument Ram 2500 2019 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................. 132 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ......................................................................................................................................... 16
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .............................................................................................................. 160
4 SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 195
5 STARTING AND OPERATING ...................................................................................................................................................... 290
6 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .............................................................................................................................................................. 440
7 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 499
8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 564
9 MULTIMEDIA .................................................................................................................................................................................... 575
10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................................................................................. 673
11 INDEX .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 678

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
PANEL
BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .............. 160
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions.... 161
 PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ........................... 163
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions ............. 164
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ............................. 165
Instrument Cluster Display Controls ....................... 165
Oil Life Reset ............................................................... 167
Display Menu Items .................................................... 169
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions —
If Equipped ................................................................ 177
 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ........................ 179
Red Warning Lights .................................................... 179
Yellow Warning Lights............................................... 184
Yellow Indicator Lights .............................................. 188
Green Indicator Lights ................................................ 190
White Indicator Lights ................................................ 191
Blue Indicator Lights ................................................... 192
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ........ 192
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ............................................................... 193
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ..................................................................... 193
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .........................................................195
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................................. 195
Electronic Brake Control System ..............................196
 AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ..................................208
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped ........208
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation —
If Equipped ...................................................................216
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..............220
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ...........................230
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ......................230
Important Safety Precautions.....................................230
Seat Belt Systems .........................................................231
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS).....................245
Child Restraints ..........................................................258
Transporting Pets ......................................................286
 SAFETY TIPS ...................................................................286
Transporting Passengers ............................................286
Exhaust Gas ..............................................................286
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ..........................................................................287
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle ...................................................................289

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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE .............................................. 290
Automatic Transmission ............................................ 291
Tip Start Feature ......................................................... 291
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition................................. 291
Normal Starting Using ENGINE START/STOP
Button ......................................................................... 292

Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or −30°C) ..... 296

After Starting................................................................ 296
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED .............. 297
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ............ 297
 PARKING BRAKE ........................................................... 298
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ................................... 299
Ignition Park Interlock ................................................ 301
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System ........... 301
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission .................... 301
 ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION ............................... 308
 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —
IF EQUIPPED .................................................................... 309
Four-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer
Case — If Equipped ................................................... 309
Manually Shifted Transfer Case — If Equipped ..... 314 
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (2500/3500 MODELS) —
IF EQUIPPED .....................................................................317
Description.................................................................... 317
Air Suspension Modes ................................................318
Instrument Cluster Display Messages ......................320
Operation ......................................................................320
 AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM — POWER WAGON
MODELS ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)....................................320
 STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER WAGON
ONLY ................................................................................322
 SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER WAGON
ONLY .................................................................................324
Off-Road Driving Tips And Vehicle
Characteristics ............................................................324
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand .............................326
Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High
Points)............................................................................327
Hill Climbing................................................................329
Driving Through Water ..............................................331
Airing Down For Off-Road Driving .........................332
Vehicle Recovery .........................................................333
After Driving Off-Road...............................................336
 LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL ....................................337

14 INTRODUCTION
be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data
contained in this publication are intended to help you use
your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA aims at a constant
improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason, it
reserves the right to make changes to the model described for
technical and/or commercial reasons. For further informa-
tion, contact an authorized dealer.
If applicable, refer to the Owner’s Manual Supplement for
related information.
NOTE:
After reviewing the Owner’s Information, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient referencing, and remain with
the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni -
cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your
satisfaction.HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items
of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations
may differ from your vehicle's equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner's Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored labels whose
symbols indicate precautions to be observed when using this
component. Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further infor -
mation on the symbols used in your vehicle.

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KEYS
Key Fob
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The ignition
system consists of a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) and a START/STOP push button ignition system. The
Remote Keyless Entry system consists of a key fob and
Keyless Enter-N-Go feature.
NOTE:
The key fob may not be found if it is located next to a mobile
phone, laptop or other electronic device; these devices may
block the key fob’s wireless signal.
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock all doors, tailgate,
and the RamBox (if equipped) as well as activate the Panic
Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using
a handheld key fob. The key fob does not need to be pointed
at the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE:
• In the ON/RUN position, all key fob buttons will workuntil the vehicle reaches 3 mph (5 km/h).
• The key fob should not be placed next to the wireless charging pad (if equipped). Key Fob
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of
a button, the key fob may have a low or fully depleted
battery. A low key fob battery can be verified by referring to
the instrument cluster, which will display directions to
follow.
1 — Emergency Key
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — PANIC

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In a situation where the battery is low or fully depleted, a
back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch.
Put the nose side of the key fob (side opposite of the Emer-
gency Key) against the ENGINE START/STOP button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
To Unlock The Doors And Tailgate
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver’s door. Push the unlock button twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors, the tailgate and the
RamBox (if equipped). The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry
system will also turn on.
NOTE:
The instrument cluster display or Uconnect Settings are
setup for driver door first, otherwise this will unlock all
doors.
To Lock The Doors And Tailgate
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all
doors, the tailgate, and the RamBox (if equipped). The turn
signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowl -
edge the signal. Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are
locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or
turned off.
NOTE:
Pushing the lock button on the key fob while you are in the
vehicle will activate the vehicle security alarm system.
Opening a door with the vehicle security alarm system acti
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vated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the unlock button
to deactivate the vehicle security alarm system.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push the Panic
button on the key fob. When the Panic Alarm is activated, the
turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the
interior lights will turn on.
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Remote Start Abort Message
The following messages will display in the instrument
cluster display if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits
remote start prematurely:
• Remote Start Cancelled — Door Open
• Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open
• Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Cancelled — System Fault
• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
The instrument cluster display message stays active until the
ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the Remote Start button on the key
fob twice within five seconds. The parking lights
will flash, vehicle doors will lock, and the horn will
chirp twice (if programmed). Once the vehicle has started,
the engine will run for 15 minutes.
NOTE:
• If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start will automatically lock the doors.
• If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window and power sunroof operation (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the
Remote Start mode.
• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the key fob. However, the ignition
must be placed in the ON/RUN position before you can
repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the
Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other
controls could cause serious injury or death.
WARNING! (Continued)

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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors, tail-
gate, and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the
vehicle security alarm is activated, interior switches for door
locks are disabled. The system will turn the horn off after 29
seconds, 5 seconds between cycles, up to 8 cycles if the
trigger remains active and then the vehicle security alarm
will rearm itself.
To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security alarm:
1. Remove the key from the ignition system (refer to "Starting The Engine" in "Starting And Operating" for
further information).
•Make sure the vehicle ignition system is "OFF."
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
•Push lock button on the interior power door lock switchwith the driver and/or passenger door open.

• Push the lock button on the exterior Passive Entry Door Handle with a valid key fob available in the same exterior
zone (refer to "Keyless Enter- N-Go — Passive Entry" in
"Getting To Know Your Vehicle" for further information).

• Push the lock button on the key fob. 3. If any doors are open, close them.
The vehicle security alarm will set when you use the power
door locks, or use the key fob to lock the doors. After all the
doors are locked and closed, the vehicle security light, in the
instrument panel cluster, will flash rapidly for about 16
seconds to indicate that the alarm is being set. After the
alarm is set, the vehicle security light will flash at a slower
rate to indicate that the system is armed.
To Disarm The System
The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed using any of the
following methods:
1. Push the unlock button on the key fob.
2. Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle with a valid
key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passive entry door
handle. If equipped, refer to "Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry" in "Getting To Know Your Vehicle" for
further information.
3. Place the ignition out of the “OFF” position.
The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously

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Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking
NOTE:
• After pushing the door handle lock button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using
either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you
to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle,
without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
• The Passive Entry system depends on a key fob that is not fully discharged of its coin battery capacity.
• The LED light on the key fob will not blink if the key fob battery is low or fully depleted, but a low key fob battery
condition will still support the Passive Entry system func -tionality. When the key fob battery is low, the instrument
cluster will display a message indicating that the key fob
battery is low. Refer to “Keys” in “Getting To Know Your
Vehicle” for further information.
The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the key fob
lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle’s inte -
rior door panel.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with
Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera -
tion.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

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Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled.
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when
the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door
lock feature can be enabled or disabled by an authorized
dealer per written request of the customer. Please see an
authorized dealer for service.
Automatic Doors Unlock — If Equipped

This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when either front
door is opened. This will occur only after the vehicle has been
shifted into the PARK position after the vehicle has been driven
(shifted out of PARK and all doors closed).

Automatic Doors Unlock Programming — If Equipped
The Automatic Doors Unlock feature can be enabled or
disabled as follows:
• For vehicles not equipped with a touchscreen radio, referto “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

• For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen radio, refer to “Ucon -
nect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
NOTE:
Use the Auto Unlock Doors feature in accordance with local laws.

Child-Protection Door Lock
To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear
seat, the rear doors (if equipped) of your vehicle have the
Child-Protection Door Lock system.
Child-Protection Door Lock Location
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