towing Ram 2500 2020 Repair Manual

486MULTIMEDIA
Air Suspension — If Equipped
After pressing the Suspension button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Headlight Off Delay
–+
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting
the vehicle.
Setting Name Selectable Options
Auto Entry/Exit — If EquippedOnOff
Easy Exit Seat — If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Easy Exit Seat” feature is selected, the Driver’s seat will automatically move rearward once the engine is shut off.
Setting Name Selectable Options
Setting NameSelectable Options
Display Suspension MessagesAllWarnings Only
Tire Jack Mode On Off
NOTE:
When the “Tire Jack Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system is disabled to assist with changing a spare tire.
Transport Mode On Off

NOTE:
When the “Transport Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system lowers and then disables to assist with flat bed towing.

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Suspension — If Equipped
After pressing the Suspension button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Auto Entry/Exit — If EquippedOnOff
Easy Exit Seat — If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Easy Exit Seat” feature is selected, the Driver’s seat will automatically move rearward once the engine is shut off.
Setting Name Selectable Options
Display Suspension MessagesAllWarning Only
Tire Jack Mode On Off
NOTE:
When the “Tire Jack Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system is disabled to assist with changing a spare tire. Transport Mode On Off
NOTE:
When the “Transport Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system lowers and then disables to assist with flat bed towing. Wheel Alignment Mode On Off
NOTE:
Before performing a wheel alignment, the “Wheel Alignment Mode” must be enabled. Refer to an authorized dealer for further information.
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Differential, Limited Slip
................................ 264
Disabled Vehicle Towing................................ 369
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
....................... 414
Do Not Disturb............................................... 532
Door Ajar........................................................ 133
Door Ajar Light............................................... 133Door LocksAutomatic
.................................................... 31
Doors............................................................... 27Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter............ 403
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 32
DrivingOff-Pavement
............................................ 255
Off-Road.................................................... 255Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
..................................... 335
Dual Rear Wheels................................ 437, 444
E
Electric Brake Control System
....................... 145
Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 144
Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 149, 153
Electrical Power Outlets................................... 88Electronic Range Select (ERS)............. 236, 241
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................146
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 132
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.............. 244
Emergency Braking........................................ 229
Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck
..................... 367
Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 338
Jump Starting........................................... 362
Emission Control System Maintenance........ 142
Engine......................................... 391, 392, 393
Air Cleaner................................................ 398Block Heater.................................... 218, 227
Break-In Recommendations..................... 228
Compartment.................................. 392, 393Compartment Identification...................... 391
Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 452, 454
Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 208, 448
Fails To Start............................................ 214
Flooded, Starting...................................... 214Fuel Requirements.......................... 446, 451
Identifcation.................................... 392, 393
Idling........................................................ 224
Jump Starting........................................... 362Oil..................................396, 451, 452, 454
Oil Filler Cap.................................... 391, 397
Oil Filter.................................................... 398
Oil Reset................................................... 119
Oil Selection.................................... 396, 451
Oil Synthetic............................................. 398
Overheating.............................................. 367
Runaway................................................... 312
Starting..................................................... 212
Engine Oil Viscosity....................................... 397
Enhanced Accident Response
Feature
................................................ 189, 371
Entry System, Illuminated................................55
Ethanol.......................................................... 446
Exhaust Brake............................................... 230
Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 208, 448
Exhaust System..........................208, 410, 419Exterior Lighting...............................................49
Exterior Lights........................................ 49, 210
F
FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 398
Air Conditioning................................. 70, 401
Engine Fuel............................................... 403
Engine Oil...............................398, 452, 454
Engine Oil Disposal................................... 398
FlashersTurn Signals
.............................. 52, 140, 210
Flash-To-Pass...................................................51
Flat Tire Stowage.......................................... 350
Fluid Capacities............................................ 451
Fluid Leaks.................................................... 210
Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 415
Fluid, Brake................................................... 454
Fluids And Lubricants........................... 452, 454
Fog Lights.............................................. 52, 376
Fold Flat Load Floor.........................................86
Fold-Flat Seats.................................................32

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Forward Collision Warning
............................. 160
Four Wheel Drive........................................... 244
Four-Way Hazard Flasher............................... 338
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 367
Front Axle (Differential).................................. 418
Fuel..................................................... 446, 448
Adding............................................. 312, 313Additives................................................... 446
Capacity.................................................... 451
Clean Air.................................................... 446Diesel.............................................. 448, 454
Ethanol...................................................... 446
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................................... 313
Filter.......................................................... 403
Gasoline.................................................... 446Light.......................................................... 135
Materials Added........................................ 446
Methanol................................................... 446
Octane Rating................................. 446, 452Requirements........................ 446, 448, 451
Specifications............................................ 448
Tank Capacity............................................ 451
Fueling........................................................... 313
Fuses............................................................. 353
G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)
.................... 76
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............................... 313
Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 446
Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 446
Gauges Voltage
..................................................... 221
Gear Ranges................................................. 238
Gear Selector Override................................. 365
Glass Cleaning.............................................. 443
Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 319
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 318GuideBody Builders
.............................................. 12
GVWR............................................................ 317
H
HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 335
Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 338
Head Restraints............................................... 39
Head Rests...................................................... 39
Headlights.................................................... 374
Automatic High Beam.................................. 50
Cleaning................................................... 439
High Beam................................................... 50
Lights On Reminder..................................... 52
Passing........................................................ 51Switch.......................................................... 49
Heated Mirrors................................................. 47
Heater, Engine Block.................................... 227
Hill Descent Control...................................... 149
Hill Descent Control Indicator....................... 149
Hill Start Assist.............................................. 151
HitchesTrailer Towing
........................................... 322
Hoisting......................................................... 422
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................76
Hood Prop........................................................74
Hood Release...................................................74
Hub Caps...................................................... 352
I
Idle-Up Feature
............................................. 224Ignition.............................................................18
Switch..........................................................18
Illuminated Entry..............................................55
In Vehicle HelpVehicle User Guide
......................................13
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 43, 44, 338
Instrument Cluster............ 113, 114, 116, 117
Descriptions.............................................. 140
Display...................................................... 117
Engine Oil Reset....................................... 119
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 443
Integrated Trailer Brake Control.................... 325
Interior Appearance Care.............................. 442
Interior Lights...................................................53Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................55
Intervention Regeneration Strategy..... 124, 407
Inverter Outlet (115V)......................................90
iPod/USB/MP3 Control................................. 52511

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Manual Park Release
............................................. 366
Service...................................................... 539
Media Hub..................................................... 525
Memory Seat................................................... 35
Methanol....................................................... 446
Mirrors............................................................. 43Electric Powered......................................... 45
Heated........................................................ 47
Memory....................................................... 35Outside........................................................ 45
Rearview..................................... 43, 44, 338
Trailer Towing.............................................. 46
Modifications/AlterationsVehicle
........................................................ 12Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 163
Mopar Parts................................................... 538
MP3 Control.................................................. 525
Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 49
N
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS)
............... 302
New Vehicle Break-In Period.......................... 228
Noise ControlMaintenance............................................. 419
Tampering Prohibited................................ 420
Noise Emission Warranty..................... 419, 420
O
Occupant Restraints
..................................... 171
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)..................... 446
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road).......... 255, 336
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement).......... 255, 336
Oil Change Indicator..................................... 385
Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 398Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 398
Oil Pressure Light.......................................... 132
Oil Reset....................................................... 119Oil, Engine................................... 396, 452, 454
Capacity.................................................... 451
Change Interval........................................ 396
Dipstick.................................................... 394
Disposal................................................... 398Filter....................................... 398, 452, 454
Filter Disposal........................................... 398
Identification Logo........................... 396, 397
Materials Added To.................................. 398Pressure Warning Light............................ 132
Recommendation............................ 396, 451
Synthetic.................................................. 398
Viscosity.......................................... 397, 451
Onboard Diagnostic System.......................... 141
Operating Precautions.................................. 141
Operator ManualOwner's Manual
..................................12, 539
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................................45
Overdrive....................................................... 242
Overdrive OFF Switch.................................... 242
Overheating, Engine...................................... 367
P
Paint Care
..................................................... 439
Panic Alarm......................................................15
Parking Brake............................................... 229
ParkSense System, Rear...................... 289, 294Passive Entry....................................................28
Pedals, Adjustable...........................................43
Perform Service Indicator, Reset.................. 385
Pets............................................................... 208
Pickup Box................................................92, 94
Pinch Protection...............................................74
Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 426
PowerDistribution Center (Fuses)
....................... 354
Door Locks...................................................27
Mirrors.........................................................45
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)..........88, 90
Seats...........................................................34
Side Steps...................................................28Sliding Rear Window....................................72
Steering.......................................................45
Sunroof........................................................72
Windows......................................................7011

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Power Seats Down
........................................................... 34
Forward....................................................... 34
Rearward..................................................... 34
Recline........................................................ 34
Tilt............................................................... 34
Up................................................................ 34Power Steering Fluid...................................... 454
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................179
PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 179
R
Radial Ply Tires
.............................................. 429
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).. 412, 413
Radio Operation............................................ 527
Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 56
Ramp Travel Index......................................... 255
Rear Axle (Differential)................................... 418
Rear Camera................................................. 305
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails............................ 98
Rear Cross Path............................................. 156
Rear ParkSense System...................... 289, 294
Rear Window, Sliding....................................... 72Reclining Rear Seats....................................... 33
Recreational Towing...................................... 331
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 333
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N).. 334
Reformulated Gasoline.................................. 446
Refrigerant.................................................... 400
Release, Hood................................................. 74
Release, Tailgate............................................. 75
Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 173
Remote Keyless Entry...................................... 14
Panic Alarm................................................. 15
Programming Additional Key Fobs........ 17, 24
Remote Start (Diesel)...................................... 22Remote Start (Gasoline).................................. 20
Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode
.............................. 21Uconnect Customer ProgrammableFeatures
............................. 467, 485, 504
Uconnect Settings.................. 467, 485, 504
Replacement Bulbs...................................... 372
Replacement Keys........................................... 24Replacement Tires........................................ 431
Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 538
Resetting Perform Service Indicator............. 385
Restraints, Child........................................... 190Restraints, Head.............................................. 39
Rotation, Tires.............................................. 436
S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
........................ 209Safety Checks Outside Vehicle..................... 210
Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 538
Safety Information, Tire................................ 422
Safety Tips.................................................... 208
Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 208
Schedule, Maintenance................................ 380
Seat Belt Reminder....................................... 130
Seat Belts............................................ 172, 209
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 176
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 176
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
............................................ 176
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 180Child Restraints........................................ 190
Energy Management Feature................... 179
Extender................................................... 178Front Seat........................................ 172, 175
Inspection................................................. 209
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 175
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 176
Operating Instructions.............................. 175Pregnant Women...................................... 179
Pretensioners........................................... 179
Reminder.................................................. 173
Seat Belt Extender.................................... 178Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 179
Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 173
Untwisting Procedure................................ 176
Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 442

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Tires
................................... 210, 428, 433, 438
Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 431
Air Pressure............................................... 428
Chains....................................................... 435
Compact Spare......................................... 433
Dual................................................. 437, 444
General Information........................ 428, 433High Speed................................................ 429
Inflation Pressure...................................... 429
Life Of Tires............................................... 431Load Capacity.................................. 426, 427
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
........................................ 135, 163
Quality Grading.......................................... 438
Radial........................................................ 429Replacement............................................. 431
Rotation.................................................... 436
Safety.............................................. 422, 428
Sizes.......................................................... 423Snow Tires................................................. 432
Spare Tires...................................... 433, 434
Spinning.................................................... 430
Trailer Towing............................................ 324
Tread Wear Indicators............................... 430
Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 444
To Open Hood.................................................. 74
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight....................... 323
Tonneau Cover.................................... 101, 440
Tonneau Cover Cleaning................................ 440
Torque Converter Clutch................................ 243
Towing................................................. 318, 369
Disabled Vehicle....................................... 369
Guide........................................................ 323
Recreational............................................. 331
Weight...................................................... 323
Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 331
Traction......................................................... 335Traction Control............................................ 153
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 153
Trailer Towing............................................... 318Cooling System Tips................................. 329
Hitches..................................................... 322
Minimum Requirements........................... 323
Mirrors......................................................... 46
Tips........................................................... 328Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 323
Wiring....................................................... 327
Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 323
Trailer Weight................................................ 323Transfer Case............................................... 419
Electronically Shifted................................ 244
Fluid................................................ 454, 457
Transmission................................................ 233
Automatic............................... 233, 237, 416
Fluid................................................ 454, 457
Maintenance............................................ 416
Shifting..................................................... 231
Transporting Pets.......................................... 208
Tread Wear Indicators.................................. 430
Turn Signals......................... 52, 140, 374, 376
U
UconnectUconnect Settings
.. 466, 467, 483, 485, 502, 504
Uconnect PhoneCall Continuation
...................................... 524
Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features
.. 28, 466, 467, 483, 485, 502,
504
Passive Entry Programming
............... 28, 466, 483, 502
Uconnect Voice Command............................ 529
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 438
Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).....76
Universal Transmitter.......................................76
Unleaded Gasoline........................................ 446
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................... 176
USB............................................................... 525
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area...........................98
V
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.............. 444
Vehicle Loading.................................... 317, 427
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations....................12
Vehicle Storage...................................... 69, 439

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