Exhaust brake Ram 3500 2019 Owner's Manual

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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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DEALER SERVICE ........................................................... 506
Engine Oil — Gas Engine .......................................... 507
Engine Oil Filter ......................................................... 509
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ......................................... 509
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................................. 511
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................................ 516
Body Lubrication ....................................................... 517
Windshield Wiper Blades ......................................... 517
Exhaust System ........................................................... 520
Cooling System ........................................................... 522
Brake System ............................................................... 527
Automatic Transmission ............................................ 528
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid
Level .......................................................................... 529
Transfer Case ............................................................... 530
 HOISTING ......................................................................... 531 
TIRES ..................................................................................531
Tire Safety Information ............................................531
Tires — General Information ...................................541
Tire Types .....................................................................547
Spare Tires — If Equipped .....................................548
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..................................551
Tire Chains (Traction Devices) ................................. 552
Tire Rotation Recommendations ..............................553
 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ...............................................555
Treadwear .....................................................................556
Traction Grades............................................................ 556
Temperature Grades ................................................... 556
 STORING THE VEHICLE .............................................557
 BODYWORK ......................................................................557
Protection From Atmospheric Agents ....................557
Body And Underbody Maintenance .........................558
Preserving The Bodywork .......................................... 558
 INTERIORS .......................................................................561
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................................561
Plastic And Coated Parts ............................................562
Leather Parts.................................................................563
Glass Surfaces ..............................................................563

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Back Up Starting Method
NOTE:
The key fob may not be able to be detected by the vehicle
keyless-go system if it is located next to a mobile phone,
laptop or other electronic device; these devices may block the
key fob’s wireless signal and prevent the keyless-go system
from starting the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to "Starting The Engine," in "Starting And Operating"
for further information.
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the engine
will remote start:
• Gear selector in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• HAZARD switch off
• BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• PANIC button not pushed
• Fuel meets minimum requirement
• System not disabled from previous remote start event
• Vehicle security alarm not active
WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which
is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous
and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled.

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Display Menu Items
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the
desired selectable menu icon is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display.
Speedometer
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the
speedometer menu item is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the right arrow button to
cycle the display between mph and km/h.
Vehicle Info
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the
Vehicle Info menu item is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the right arrow button to
enter the submenus items of Vehicle Info. Follow the direc -
tional prompts to access or reset any of the following Vehicle
Info submenu items:
• Tire Pressure
• Coolant Temperature — If Equipped
• Transmission Temperature — If Equipped
• Oil Temperature — If Equipped
• Oil Pressure • Exhaust Brake — If Equipped
• Turbo Boost — If Equipped
• Oil Life
• Fuel Filter Life — If Equipped
• Battery Voltage
• Gauge Summary — If Equipped
• Engine Hours
Driver Assist — If Equipped
The Driver Assist menu displays the status of the ACC
system.
Push and release the
up or down arrow button until the
Driver Assist menu is displayed in the instrument cluster
display.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Feature
The instrument cluster display displays the current ACC
system settings. The information displayed depends on ACC
system status.
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Upper Left
• None
• Compass (Default Setting) — If Equipped
• Outside Temp — If Equipped
• Time
• Range To Empty
• Average MPG
• Current MPG
• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
• Trailer Trip — If Equipped
• Trailer Brake — If Equipped
• Oil Pressure — If Equipped
• Coolant Temperature — If Equipped
• Oil Temperature — If Equipped
• Battery Voltage — If Equipped
• Transmission Temperature — If Equipped
• Oil Life — If Equipped• Exhaust Brake — If Equipped
• Turbo Boost — If Equipped
• Fuel Filter Life — If Equipped
Upper Center
• None
• Compass
• Outside Temp
• Time
• Range To Empty
• Average MPG
• Current MPG
• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
• Trailer Trip
• Audio
• Speedometer (Default Setting)
• Menu Title
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Upper Right
• None
• Compass — If Equipped
• Outside Temp (Default Setting) — If Equipped
• Time
• Range To Empty
• Average MPG
• Current MPG
• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
• Trailer Trip — If Equipped
• Trailer Brake — If Equipped
• Oil Pressure — If Equipped
• Coolant Temperature — If Equipped
• Oil Temperature — If Equipped
• Battery Voltage — If Equipped• Transmission Temperature — If Equipped
• Oil Life — If Equipped
• Exhaust Brake — If Equipped
• Turbo Boost — If Equipped
• Fuel Filter Life — If Equipped
Left Side — If Equipped
• None
• Range
• Average MPG
• Menu Icon (Default Setting)
• Coolant Temperature
• Oil Temperature
• Transmission Temperature
• Oil Life
• Fuel Filter Life — If Equipped

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Right Side — If Equipped
• None
• Range (Default Setting)
• Average MPG
• Menu Icon
• Coolant Temperature
• Oil Temperature
• Transmission Temperature
• Oil Life
• Fuel Filter Life — If Equipped
Lower Left — If Equipped
• None
• Compass
• Outside Temp
• Time
• Range To Empty• Average MPG
• Current MPG
• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
• Trailer Trip
• Trailer Brake
• Oil Pressure
• Coolant Temperature
• Oil Temperature
• Battery Voltage (Default Setting)
• Transmission Temperature
• Oil Life
• Exhaust Brake — If Equipped
• Turbo Boost — If Equipped
• Fuel Filter Life — If Equipped
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Lower Right — If Equipped
• None
• Compass
• Outside Temp
• Time
• Range To Empty
• Average MPG
• Current MPG
• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
• Trailer Trip
• Trailer Brake
• Oil Pressure (Default Setting)• Coolant Temperature
• Oil Temperature
• Battery Voltage
• Transmission Temperature
• Oil Life
• Exhaust Brake — If Equipped
• Turbo Boost — If Equipped
• Fuel Filter Life — If Equipped
Restore Defaults
• Cancel (Default Setting)
• Ok

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— Electric Power Steering Fault Warning Light
This warning light will turn on when there's a fault with the
EPS (Electric Power Steering) system. Refer to “Power
Steering” in “Starting And Operating” for further informa -
tion.
— Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when the Trailer Brake has
been disconnected.
— Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If
Equipped
This warning light will illuminate to warn of a high transmis -
sion fluid temperature. This may occur with strenuous usage
such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle
and run the engine at idle or slightly faster, with the trans -
mission in PARK or NEUTRAL, until the light turns off.
Once the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally. — Door Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when a door is ajar/open and
not fully closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving there will also be a single chime.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist could pose a
safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be
obtained as soon as possible.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the
Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illuminated
you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact
with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature
Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause severe
transmission damage or transmission failure.
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336 STARTING AND OPERATING
After Driving Off-Road
Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than
does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is always
a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any
problems taken care of right away and have your vehicle
ready when you need it.
• Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Checktires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust
system for damage.
• Inspect the radiator for mud and debris and clean as required.
• Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and suspension.
Retighten them, if required, and torque to the values spec -
ified in the Service Manual.
• Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These things could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage to fuel
lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and propeller shafts. • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or similar
dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake rotors,
wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and
cleaned as soon as possible.
• If you experience unusual vibration after driving in mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for impacted
material. Impacted material can cause a wheel imbalance
and freeing the wheels of it will correct the situation.
WARNING!
Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause
excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might not
have full braking power when you need it to prevent a
collision. If you have been operating your vehicle in
dirty conditions, get your brakes checked and cleaned as
necessary.