maintenance Ram 3500 2020 Owner's Manual

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INDEX
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control)
.............................................. 282Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 418Adding Fuel.......................................... 319, 320Additives, Fuel............................................... 454AdjustDown........................................................... 35Forward....................................................... 35Rearward..................................................... 35Up................................................................ 35Adjustable Pedals............................................ 42Air BagAir Bag Operation...................................... 185Air Bag Warning Light................................ 182Enhanced Accident Response......... 189, 384Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 384If Deployment Occurs................................ 188Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 185Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 190Maintenance............................................. 190Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............183Transporting Pets...................................... 209Air Bag Light............................... 130, 182, 210Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air
Cleaner Filter)...................................... 403, 425
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 405Air Conditioner Refrigerant.................. 405, 406Air Conditioner System................................. 405Air Conditioning......................................... 57, 67Air Conditioning Filter..............................69, 406Air Conditioning System................................... 67Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 68Air Filter........................................................ 403Air PressureTires......................................................... 436AlarmPanic........................................................... 15Security Alarm....................................25, 132Alterations/ModificationsVehicle......................................................... 12Android Auto................................................. 545Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 418, 459Capacites................................................. 460Disposal................................................... 420Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 144Anti-Lock Warning Light................................ 137Apple CarPlay................................................ 546Assist, Hill Start............................................. 151Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 467Auto Down Power Windows............................. 70Automatic Door Locks...................................... 30
Automatic Headlights.......................................50Automatic Tailgate Release.............................74Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............67Automatic Transmission....................... 235, 424Adding Fluid.............................................. 424Fluid And Filter Change............................. 424Fluid Change............................................. 424Fluid Level Check............................. 422, 423Fluid Type............................... 422, 463, 466Shifting..................................................... 239Special Additives...................................... 422Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode... 238AUX Camera......................................... 311, 318Auxiliary Driving Systems.............................. 153Axle Fluid.....................................424, 463, 466Axle Lubrication............................................ 424
B
Back-Up......................................................... 309Back-Up Camera........................................... 309Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System......................... 260Battery................................................. 132, 400Blanket..................................................... 225Charging System Light.............................. 132Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................15Battery Saver Feature......................................53

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554 Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming
..................... 412Differential, Limited Slip................................ 270Disabled Vehicle Towing................................ 381Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 420Do Not Disturb............................................... 545Door Ajar........................................................ 133Door Ajar Light............................................... 133Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 30Doors............................................................... 26Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter............ 409Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 33DrivingOff-Pavement............................................ 261Off-Road.................................................... 261Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water..................................... 343Dual Rear Wheels................................ 445, 452
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 145Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 144Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 149, 153Electrical Power Outlets................................... 86Electronic Range Select (ERS)............. 238, 243Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................146Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 132Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.... 246, 250Emergency Braking........................................ 231
Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 380Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 346Jump Starting........................................... 375Emission Control System Maintenance........ 143Engine......................................... 396, 397, 398Air Cleaner................................................ 403Block Heater.................................... 220, 229Break-In Recommendations..................... 230Compartment.................................. 397, 398Compartment Identification...................... 396Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 461, 464Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 209, 456Fails To Start............................................ 216Flooded, Starting...................................... 216Fuel Requirements.......................... 454, 459Identifcation.................................... 397, 398Idling........................................................ 226Jump Starting........................................... 375Oil..................................401, 459, 461, 464Oil Filler Cap.................................... 396, 402Oil Filter.................................................... 403Oil Reset................................................... 115Oil Selection.................................... 401, 459Oil Synthetic............................................. 403Overheating.............................................. 379Runaway................................................... 319Starting..................................................... 214Engine Oil Viscosity....................................... 402
Enhanced Accident Response Feature...189, 384

Entry System, Illuminated................................54Ethanol.......................................................... 454Exhaust Brake............................................... 232Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 209, 456Exhaust System..........................209, 416, 425Exterior Lighting...............................................48Exterior Lights........................................ 48, 212
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 403Air Conditioning................................. 69, 406Engine Fuel............................................... 409Engine Oil............................... 403, 461, 464Engine Oil Disposal................................... 403FlashersTurn Signals.............................. 51, 141, 212Flash-To-Pass...................................................50Flat Tire Stowage.......................................... 372Fluid Capacities................................... 459, 460Fluid Leaks.................................................... 212Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 421Fluid, Brake................................................... 463Fluids And Lubricants........................... 461, 464Fog Lights.............................................. 51, 355Fold Flat Load Floor.........................................84Fold-Flat Seats.................................................33Forward Collision Warning............................ 160Four Wheel Drive........................................... 246

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Jack Location
................................................. 365Jump Starting................................................ 375
K
Key Fob Panic Alarm
................................................. 15Programming Additional Key Fobs....... 16, 24Key Fob Battery Service (Remote
Keyless Entry).................................................. 15
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry).. 16
Keyless Enter-N-Go........................28, 214, 218Lock The Vehicle’s Doors....... 476, 494, 514Passive Entry............................................... 28Passive Entry Programming............. 494, 514Keys................................................................. 14Replacement............................................... 24
L
Lane Change And Turn Signals........................ 51Lane Change Assist......................................... 52LaneSense.................................................... 306Latches.......................................................... 212Hood........................................................... 74Lead Free Gasoline........................................ 454Leaks, Fluid................................................... 212Life Of Tires................................................... 439Light Bulbs........................................... 212, 351
Lights............................................................ 212Air Bag.................................... 130, 182, 210Automatic High Beam.................................. 49Brake Assist Warning............................... 148Brake Warning.......................................... 131Bulb Replacement.................................... 351Cab Top Clearance................................... 357Cargo........................................................... 52Center Mounted Stop............................... 356Courtesy/Reading....................................... 53Cruise....................................................... 141Daytime Running......................................... 49
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator... 132
Exterior...............................................48, 212Fog........................................................... 355Four Wheel Drive Indicator....................... 255Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 346Headlights............................................ 48, 50High Beam................................................... 49Hill Descent Control Indicator................... 149Illuminated Entry......................................... 54Interior......................................................... 53Lights On Reminder..................................... 51Low Fuel................................................... 135Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 133Park.......................................................... 140Passing........................................................ 50Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 130Security Alarm.......................................... 132Service..................................................... 351
Side Marker.............................................. 357Traction Control........................................ 148Transfer Case........................................... 255Turn Signals............51, 141, 212, 353, 355Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions................................ 132, 141Limited-Slip Differential....................... 270, 424Load Shed Battery Saver Mode..................... 129Load Shed Battery Saver On......................... 129Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction........... 129Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............ 129Loading Vehicle............................................. 324Tires.......................................................... 433LocksAutomatic Door............................................30Child Protection...........................................30Power Door..................................................27Low Tire Pressure System............................. 163Lubrication, Body.......................................... 414Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 452
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Maintenance....................................................73Maintenance Free Battery............................ 400Maintenance Plan......................................... 391Maintenance Schedule............... 385, 389, 391Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)..................................... 133, 143

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Manual Park Release
............................................. 378Service...................................................... 551Media Hub..................................................... 538Memory Seat................................................... 31Memory Settings............................................. 31Methanol....................................................... 454Mirrors............................................................. 42Electric Powered......................................... 44Heated........................................................ 46Memory....................................................... 31Outside........................................................ 44Rearview..................................... 42, 43, 346Trailer Towing.............................................. 46Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................ 12Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 163Mopar Parts................................................... 550MP3 Control.................................................. 538Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 48
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Navigation System (Uconnect GPS)............... 309New Vehicle Break-In Period.......................... 230Noise ControlMaintenance............................................. 425Tampering Prohibited................................ 426Noise Emission Warranty..................... 425, 426
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 172Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)..................... 454Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road).......... 261, 344Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement).......... 261, 344Oil Change Indicator..................................... 390Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 403Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 403Oil Pressure Light.......................................... 132Oil Reset....................................................... 115Oil, Engine................................... 401, 461, 464Capacity........................................... 459, 460Change Interval........................................ 401Dipstick.................................................... 399Disposal................................................... 403Filter....................................... 403, 461, 464Filter Disposal........................................... 403Identification Logo.................................... 402Materials Added To.................................. 403Pressure Warning Light............................ 132Recommendation............................ 401, 459Synthetic.................................................. 403Viscosity.......................................... 402, 459Onboard Diagnostic System.......................... 142Operating Precautions.................................. 142Operator ManualOwner's Manual..................................12, 551Outside Rearview Mirrors................................ 44
Overdrive....................................................... 244Overdrive OFF Switch.................................... 244Overheating, Engine...................................... 379
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Paint Care..................................................... 447Panic Alarm......................................................15Parking Brake............................................... 231ParkSense System, Rear...................... 296, 301Passive Entry....................................................28Pedals, Adjustable...........................................42Perform Service Indicator, Reset.................. 390Pets............................................................... 209Pickup Box................................................90, 92Pinch Protection...............................................73Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 433PowerDistribution Center (Fuses)....................... 358Door Locks...................................................27Mirrors.........................................................44Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)..........86, 88Seats...........................................................35Side Steps...................................................27Sliding Rear Window....................................71Steering.......................................................44Sunroof........................................................72Windows......................................................7011

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558 Power Seats Down
........................................................... 35Forward....................................................... 35Rearward..................................................... 35Recline........................................................ 35Tilt............................................................... 35Up................................................................ 35Power Steering Fluid...................................... 463Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................180PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 180
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 437Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).. 418, 419Radio Operation............................................ 540Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 56Ramp Travel Index......................................... 261Rear Axle (Differential)................................... 424Rear Camera................................................. 312Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails............................ 96Rear Cross Path............................................. 156Rear ParkSense System...................... 296, 301Rear Window, Sliding....................................... 71Reclining Rear Seats....................................... 34Recreational Towing...................................... 339Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 341Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N).. 342Reformulated Gasoline.................................. 454Refrigerant.................................................... 406
Release, Hood................................................. 74Release, Tailgate............................................. 74Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 173Remote Keyless Entry...................................... 14Panic Alarm................................................. 15Programming Additional Key Fobs........ 16, 24Remote Start (Diesel)...................................... 21Remote Start (Gasoline).................................. 19Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 20Uconnect Customer Programmable Features............................. 478, 497, 516Uconnect Settings.................. 478, 497, 516Replacement Bulbs...................................... 351Replacement Keys........................................... 24Replacement Tires........................................ 439Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 550Resetting Perform Service Indicator............. 390Restraints, Child........................................... 191Restraints, Head.............................................. 38Rotation, Tires.............................................. 444
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 210Safety Checks Outside Vehicle..................... 212Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 550Safety Information, Tire................................ 429Safety Tips.................................................... 209Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 209Schedule, Maintenance................................ 385
Seat Belt Reminder....................................... 130Seat Belts............................................ 173, 210Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 177Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 177Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage............................................ 177Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 180Child Restraints........................................ 191Energy Management Feature................... 180Extender................................................... 179Front Seat........................................ 173, 176Inspection................................................. 210Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 176Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 177Operating Instructions.............................. 176Pregnant Women...................................... 180Pretensioners........................................... 180Reminder.................................................. 173Seat Belt Extender.................................... 179Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 180Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 173Untwisting Procedure................................ 177Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 450Seats.................................................. 33, 34, 35Adjustment...........................................33, 35Easy Entry....................................................36Folding Floor................................................84Head Restraints...........................................38

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560 Inflation Pressure
...................................... 436Life Of Tires............................................... 439Load Capacity.................................. 433, 434
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)... 136, 163
Quality Grading.......................................... 446Radial........................................................ 437Replacement............................................. 439Rotation.................................................... 444Safety.............................................. 429, 435Sizes.......................................................... 430Snow Tires................................................. 440Spare Tires...................................... 441, 442Spinning.................................................... 438Trailer Towing............................................ 331Tread Wear Indicators............................... 438Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 452To Open Hood.................................................. 74Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight....................... 330Tonneau Cover.................................... 100, 448Tonneau Cover Cleaning................................ 448Torque Converter Clutch................................ 245
Towing................................................. 325, 381Disabled Vehicle....................................... 381Guide........................................................ 330Recreational............................................. 339Weight...................................................... 330Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 339Traction......................................................... 343Traction Control............................................ 153Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 153Trailer Towing............................................... 325Cooling System Tips................................. 336Hitches..................................................... 329Minimum Requirements........................... 330Mirrors......................................................... 46Tips........................................................... 335Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 330Wiring....................................................... 334Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 330Trailer Weight................................................ 330Transfer Case............................................... 425Electronically Shifted....................... 246, 250Fluid................................................ 463, 466
Transmission................................................. 235Automatic............................... 235, 239, 422Fluid................................................. 463, 466Maintenance............................................ 422Shifting..................................................... 233Transporting Pets.......................................... 209Tread Wear Indicators................................... 438Turn Signals......................... 51, 141, 353, 355
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UconnectUconnect Settings
.......................... 476, 478,494, 497, 514, 516Uconnect PhoneCall Continuation...................................... 537Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features... 28, 476, 478, 494, 497, 514, 516Passive Entry Programming............... 28, 476, 494, 514Uconnect Voice Command............................ 541Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 446

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