warning Ram 3500 2020 Owner's Manual

492MULTIMEDIA
Mirrors & Wipers
After pressing the Mirrors & Wipers button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Forward Collision Warning
Sensitivity — If Equipped Near
Med Far
NOTE:
Sets the distance in which a Forward Collision Warning occurs. Front ParkSense Volume — If Equipped Low
Med High
Rear ParkSense Volume — If Equipped Low
Med High
Power Side Steps — If Equipped Auto Store
Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped OffLightsLights & Chime
Hill Start Assist — If Equipped On Off
Tire Fill Assist — If Equipped On Off
Setting Name Selectable Options
Setting NameSelectable Options
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse” feature is selected, the outside side-view mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position
and the transmission gear selector is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted
out of REVERSE.

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Air Suspension — If Equipped
After pressing the Air 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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Safety & Driving Assistance
After pressing the Safety & Driving Assistance button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Forward Collision Warning — If
Equipped Off
Warning OnlyWarning & Active Braking
NOTE:
Sounds an audible warning for the driver to slow the vehicle in case of collision or sounds an audible warning and applies brakes. Forward Collision Warning Sensitivity — If Equipped Near
Med Far
NOTE:
Sets the distance in which a Forward Collision Warning occurs. Front ParkSense Volume LowMed High
Rear ParkSense Volume LowMed High
Blind Spot Alert OffLightsLights + Chime
Power Side Step — If Equipped Auto Store
Hill Start Assist — If Equipped On Off
Tire Fill Assist — If Equipped On Off
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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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SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
SAFETY GUIDELINES
Ensure that all persons read this manual
carefully before using the system. It contains
instructions on how to use the system in a safe
and effective manner.
Do NOT attach any object to the touchscreen.
Doing so can result in damage to the
touchscreen.
Please read and follow these safety
precautions. Failure to do so may result in injury
or property damage.
Glance at the screen only when safe to do so.
If prolonged viewing of the screen is required,
park in a safe location and set the parking
brake.
Stop use immediately if a problem occurs.
Failure to do so may cause injury or damage
to the product. Return it to an authorized
dealer for repair.
Ensure the volume level of the system is set
to a level that still allows you to hear outside
traffic and emergency vehicles.
Safe Usage Of The Uconnect System
Read all instructions in this manual carefully
before using your system to ensure proper
usage.
The Uconnect system is a sophisticated elec -
tronic device. Do not let young children use
the system.
Permanent hearing loss may occur if you play
your music or the system at loud volumes.
Exercise caution when setting the volume on
the system.
Keep drinks, rain and other sources of mois -
ture away from the system. Besides damage
to the system, moisture can cause electric
shocks as with any electronic device. NOTE:
Many features of this system are speed depen
-
dent. For your own safety, it is not possible to
use some of the touchscreen features while the
vehicle is in motion.
Exposure To Radio Frequency Radiation
The internal wireless radio operates within
guidelines found in radio frequency safety
standards and recommendations, which reflect
the consensus of the scientific community. The
radio manufacturer believes the internal
wireless radio is safe for use by consumers. The
level of energy emitted is far less than the
electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless
devices such as mobile phones. However, the
use of wireless radios may be restricted in some
situations or environments, such as aboard
airplanes. If you are unsure of restrictions, you
are encouraged to ask for authorization before
turning on the wireless radio.Care And Maintenance
Touchscreen
Do not press the touchscreen with any hard
or sharp objects (pen, USB stick, jewelry,
etc.), which could scratch the touchscreen
surface!
WARNING!
ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the
steering wheel. You have full responsibility
and assume all risks related to the use of the
Uconnect features and applications in this
vehicle. Only use Uconnect when it is safe to
do so. Failure to do so may result in an
accident involving serious injury or death.

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550CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information for the terms and
provisions of FCA US LLC warranties applicable
to this vehicle and market.
MOPAR PARTS
Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories
are available from an authorized dealer. They
are recommended for your vehicle in order to
help keep the vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
W
ASHINGTON, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect that could cause a crash or cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying FCA US LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, an authorized
dealer or FCA US LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); or go to
http://
www.safercar.gov
; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington,
D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle safety
from
http://www.safercar.gov.
IN CANADA
If you believe that your vehicle has a
safety defect, you should contact the
Customer Service Department
immediately. Canadian customers who
wish to report a safety defect to the
Canadian government should contact
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect
Investigations and Recalls at
1-800-333-0510 or go to
wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines
only), some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.

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INDEX
A
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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Belts, Seat
..................................................... 210Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 153Body Builders Guide........................................ 12Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 414B-Pillar Location............................................. 433Brake Assist System...................................... 145Brake Control System.................................... 145Brake Fluid.......................................... 421, 463Brake System...................................... 421, 452Fluid Check............................................... 421Master Cylinder......................................... 421Parking...................................................... 231Warning Light............................................ 131Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 235Bulb Replacement......................................... 351Bulbs, Light.......................................... 212, 351
C
Cab Top Clearance Lights.............................. 357Camera.......................................................... 309Camera, AUX........................................ 311, 318Camera, Rear...................................... 309, 312Camper............................................................ 98Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)......... 460Capacities, Fluid.................................. 459, 460Caps, Filler Oil (Engine)...................................... 396, 402Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 419Car Washes................................................... 448Carbon Monoxide Warning.................. 209, 456
Cargo Light....................................................... 52Cellular Phone.............................................. 540Center High Mounted Stop Light................... 356Center Seat Storage Compartment.................. 81Charge Air Cooler.......................................... 421Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 430Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light).............................................. 143Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 209Checks, Safety.............................................. 209Child Restraint.............................................. 191Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 194Child Seat Installation..................... 202, 204How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 201Infant And Child Restraints....................... 192Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 199Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 195Older Children And Child Restraints......... 193Seating Positions...................................... 195Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 454CleaningWheels..................................................... 442Climate Control................................................ 57Automatic.................................................... 61Manual........................................................ 57Cold Weather Operation............................... 217Compact Spare Tire...................................... 441Contract, Service.......................................... 549Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 419
Cooling System............................................. 417Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 418Coolant Level................................... 418, 420Cooling Capacity.............................. 459, 460Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 420Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 418Inspection................................................. 420Points To Remember................................ 420Pressure Cap............................................ 419Radiator Cap............................................. 419Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).... 418, 459, 461, 464Corrosion Protection..................................... 447Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 280, 282Cruise Light................................................... 141Cupholders.......................................................86Customer Assistance.................................... 548Cybersecurity................................................ 467
D
Daytime Running Lights...................................49Dealer Service............................................... 401Defroster, Rear Window...................................57Defroster, Windshield............................ 57, 210Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..............................55Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 142Diesel Exhaust Brake.................................... 232Diesel Fuel.................................................... 456Diesel Fuel Requirements............................. 456
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..................... 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
E
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
F
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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Four-Way Hazard Flasher
............................... 346Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 380Front Axle (Differential).................................. 424Fuel..................................................... 454, 456Adding............................................. 319, 320Additives................................................... 454Capacity.................................................... 460Clean Air.................................................... 454Diesel.............................................. 456, 464Ethanol...................................................... 454Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................................... 320Filter.......................................................... 409Gasoline.................................................... 454Light.......................................................... 135Materials Added........................................ 454Methanol................................................... 454Octane Rating................................. 454, 461Requirements........................ 454, 456, 459Specifications............................................ 457Tank Capacity............................................ 459Fueling........................................................... 320Fuses............................................................. 358
G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).................... 76Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............................... 320Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 454Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 454Gauges Voltage...................................................... 223
Gear Ranges................................................. 240Gear Selector Override................................. 377Glass Cleaning.............................................. 451Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 326Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 325GuideBody Builders.............................................. 12GVWR............................................................ 324
H
HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
....................... 343Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 346Head Restraints............................................... 38Head Rests...................................................... 38Headlights.................................................... 353Automatic High Beam.................................. 49Cleaning................................................... 447High Beam................................................... 49Lights On Reminder..................................... 51Passing........................................................ 50Switch.......................................................... 48Heated Mirrors................................................. 46Heater, Engine Block.................................... 229Hill Descent Control...................................... 149Hill Descent Control Indicator....................... 149Hill Start Assist.............................................. 151HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 329
Hoisting......................................................... 429HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................76Hood Prop........................................................74Hood Release...................................................74Hub Caps...................................................... 374
I
Idle-Up Feature............................................. 226Ignition.............................................................17Switch..........................................................17Illuminated Entry..............................................54In Vehicle HelpVehicle User Guide......................................13Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 42, 43, 346Instrument Cluster............................... 110, 112Descriptions.............................................. 141Display...................................................... 113Engine Oil Reset....................................... 115Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 451Integrated Trailer Brake Control.................... 332Interior Appearance Care.............................. 450Interior Lights...................................................53Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................55Intervention Regeneration Strategy..... 125, 413Introduction.....................................................11Inverter Outlet (115V)......................................88iPod/USB/MP3 Control................................. 53811

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