warning Ram 3500 Chassis Cab 2018 Owner's Manual

Air Suspension — If Equipped
After pressing the “Suspension” button on the touchscreen,
the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Sound Horn With Lower
NOTE:
When the “Sound Horn With Lower” feature is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the key fob remote
lower button is pushed. Flash Lights With Lower
NOTE:
When the “Flash Lights With Lower” feature is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the key fob
remote lower button is pressed twice. This feature may be selected with or without the Sound Horn on Lower feature
selected.Suspension Display Messages AllWarning
Automatic Aero Mode (1500 Model Only)
NOTE:
When the “Automatic Aero Mode” feature is selected, the Ride Height will automatically be adjusted depending on
the vehicle speed.
474 MULTIMEDIA

WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained 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.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet 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 avail-
able 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 Washington, 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, your 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: Admin-
istrator, 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.11
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 507

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............383
Adding Fuel ............................. .287
Additives, Fuel ........................ .288, 428
Adjust Down .............................. .45, 46
Forward ............................ .44, 46
Rearward ........................... .44, 46
Up ................................ .45, 46
Adjustable Pedals ...........................57
Air Bag Air Bag Operation ....................... .196
Air Bag Warning Light .....................193
Enhanced Accident Response .............203, 353
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................353
If A Deployment Occurs ....................201
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .197
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............203
Transporting Pets ....................... .230
Air Bag Light ...................... .147, 193, 232
Air Bag Maintenance ....................... .203
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......366
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................369
Air Conditioning ............................80
Air Conditioning Filter ....................94, 370
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................93Air Conditioning Refrigerant
...............369, 370
Air Conditioning System ...................92, 369
Air Filter ............................... .366
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .403
Alarm, Panic ...............................22
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................33, 148
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................33
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...................382
Capacities ............................. .432
Disposal .............................. .385
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................160
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................153
Ashtray ................................ .123
Assist,

Hill Start .......................... .162
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .439
Auto Down Power Windows ...................96
Automatic Door Locks ........................39
Automatic Headlights ........................70
Automatic High Beams .......................69
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............92
Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid .......................... .389
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................390
Fluid Level Check .....................387, 388
510 INDEX

Fluid Type......................... .387, 435
Shifting .............................. .247
Special Additives ........................ .388
Axle Fluid ........................ .390, 391, 435
Axle Lubrication ....................... .390, 391
Back-Up ................................ .284
Back-Up Camera .......................... .284
Battery .............................. .149, 363
Charging System Light ....................149
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................22
Belts, Seat ............................... .232
Body Builders Guide ..........................7
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................376
B-Pillar Location .......................... .398
Brake Assist System ........................ .162
Brake Control System, Electronic ................161
Brake Fluid .......................... .386, 435
Brake System ......................... .386, 424
Fluid Check ........................... .386
Master Cylinder ........................ .386
Parking .............................. .243
Warning Light .......................... .147
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................246
Bulb Replacement ......................... .323Bulbs, Light
.......................... .234, 323
Cab Top Clearance Lights .....................328
Camera ................................ .284
Camera, Rear ............................ .284
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........432
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .432
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .362, 366
Power Steering ......................... .267
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................384
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................231, 431
Cargo Light ...............................
73
Car Washes .............................. .418
Cellular Phone ........................... .483
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............326
Center Seat Storage Compartment ...............109
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .337
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .394
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .157
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............231
Checks, Safety ............................ .231
Child Restraint ........................... .204
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .209
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INDEX 511

Door Ajar Light........................... .150
Door Locks, Automatic .......................39
Door Opener, Garage .........................99
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ........................41
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .314
Dual Rear Wheels ....................341, 415, 425
Electrical Power Outlets ......................119
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ..............259
Electronic Brake Control System ................161
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................160
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................169
Traction Control System ....................165
Electronic Range Select (ERS)..................252
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........267
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............165
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........149
Emergency Brake .......................... .243
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................348
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................318
Jacking ............................... .337
Jump Starting .......................... .343Emission Control System Maintenance
............157
Engine ................................. .362
Air Cleaner ............................ .366
Break-In Recommendations .................242
Compartment Identification .................362
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .433
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................231, 431
Fails To Start ........................... .241
Flooded, Starting ........................ .241
Fuel Requirements ....................... .428
Jump Starting .......................... .343
Oil .............................. .365, 433
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .362, 366
Oil Filter .............................. .366
Oil

Selection ........................... .365
Oil Synthetic ........................... .366
Overheating ........................... .346
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .366
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........203, 353
Entry System, Illuminated .....................76
Ethanol ................................. .429
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................231, 431
Exhaust System ....................... .231, 380
Exterior Lighting ............................67
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INDEX 513

General Information........................ .178
Glass Cleaning ........................... .421
Grocery Bag Retainer .........................53
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................291
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................290
Guide, Body Builders .........................7
GVWR ................................. .288
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .314
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .318
Headlights .............................. .324
Automatic ..............................70
Cleaning .............................. .418
High Beam ..............................69
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........69
Passing ................................70
Switch .................................67
Head Restraints ............................53
Heated Mirrors .............................65
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......69
Hill Descent Control ....................... .170
Hill Descent Control Indicator .................170
Hill Start Assist ........................... .162Hitches
Trailer Towing .......................... .296
Hoisting ................................ .391
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ................99
Hood Prop ................................98
Hood Release ..............................98
Hub Caps ............................... .342
Ignition ..................................26
Key ...................................26
Ignition Key Removal ........................26
Illuminated Entry ...........................76
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................31
Inside Rearview Mirror .................59, 60, 318
Instrument Cluster ......................... .155
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................420
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ................300
Interior Appearance Care .....................419
Interior Lights ..............................74
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............77
Introduction ................................
4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ...................... .123
Jack Operation ........................... .337
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INDEX 515

Jump Starting............................ .343
Key Fob Panic Alarm .............................22
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........25, 32
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....22
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......25
Key-In Reminder ............................28
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .36, 240
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ................449, 470
Passive Entry ............................36
Passive Entry Programming ...........36, 449, 470
Key, Replacement ...........................32
Keys ....................................19
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................31
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................73
Lane Change Assist ..........................73
Latches ................................. .234
Hood ..................................98
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .428
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .234
Life Of Tires ............................. .406
Light Bulbs .............................. .234
Lights .................................. .234AirBag .........................147, 193, 232
Automatic Headlights
......................70
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .168
Brake Warning ......................... .147
Bulb Replacement ....................... .323
Cap Top Clearance ...................... .328
Cargo .................................73
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .326
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .74, 75
Cruise ............................... .156
Daytime Running .........................69
Engine Temperature Warning ................148
Exterior .............................. .234
Fog ........................... .72, 154, 326
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator .................258
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................318
Headlights ..............................67
High Beam ..............................69
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................
69
Hill Descent Control Indicator ...............170
Illuminated Entry .........................76
Interior ............................. .74, 75
Low Fuel ............................. .153
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........150
Park ................................. .155
516 INDEX

Passing................................70
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .147
Security Alarm ......................... .148
Service ............................... .323
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........152, 172
Traction Control ........................ .168
Transfer Case .......................... .258
Turn Signal ....................73, 155, 234, 324
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .148, 155
Limited-Slip Differential ..................263, 391
Loading Vehicle ........................... .288
Tires................................. .398
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .145
Battery Saver On ........................ .145
Electrical Load Reduction ...................145
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................145
Locks Automatic Door ..........................39
Child Protection ..........................40
Power Door .............................36
Low Tire Pressure System .....................172
Lubrication, Body ......................... .376
Lug Nuts ............................ .341, 425Maintenance Free Battery
.....................363
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .357
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .150, 157
Manual, Service ........................... .508
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ....................... .391
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .................41
Memory Seat ........................... .41, 47
Memory Seats And Radio .....................41
Methanol ............................... .429
Mirrors ..................................59
Electric Powered ..........................62
Heated .................................65
Memory ................................47
Outside ................................61
Rearview ........................ .59, 60, 318
Trailer Towing ...........................65
Modifications/Alterations,
Vehicle................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................172
Mopar Parts ............................. .507
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................69
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ..............284
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................242
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INDEX 517

Occupant Restraints........................ .179
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................428
Oil, Engine ........................... .365, 433
Capacity .............................. .432
Change Interval ........................ .365
Dipstick .............................. .363
Disposal .............................. .366
Filter ............................. .366, 433
Filter Disposal .......................... .366
Identification Logo ...................... .365
Materials Added To ...................... .366
Pressure Warning Light ....................149
Recommendation ........................ .365
Synthetic ............................. .366
Viscosity .............................. .366
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .366
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .366
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .149
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................156
Operating Precautions ...................... .156
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................61
Overdrive ............................... .253
Overdrive OFF Switch ...................... .253
Overheating, Engine ....................... .346Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)
...........5,508
Paint Care ............................... .417
Panic Alarm ...............................22
Parking Brake ............................ .243
ParkSense System, Rear ...................270, 278
Passive Entry ..............................36
Pedals, Adjustable ...........................57
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .439
Personal Settings .......................... .140
Pets ................................... .230
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........398
Power Distribution

Center (Fuses) ..................330
Door Locks ..............................36
Mirrors ................................62
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .........119,123
Seats ..................................44
Steering ........................... .266, 267
Take-Off Adapter ........................ .264
Take-Off Operation ...................... .264
Windows ...............................96
Power Seats Down .............................. .45, 46
Forward ............................ .44, 46
518 INDEX

Load Capacity...................... .398, 399
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............172
Pressure Warning Light ....................152
Quality Grading ........................ .416
Radial ............................... .404
Replacement ........................... .406
Rotation .............................. .414
Safety ............................ .392, 401
Sizes ................................ .394
Snow Tires ............................ .408
Spare Tire ...................... .409, 410, 411
Spinning .............................. .405
Trailer Towing .......................... .299
Tread Wear Indicators .....................405
Wheel Nut Torque ....................341, 425
Tire Safety Information ...................... .392
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................297
To Open Hood .............................98
Torque Converter Clutch .....................254
Towing ............................. .290, 350
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .350
Guide ................................ .297
Recreational ........................... .309
Weight ............................... .297
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............309Traction
................................ .314
Traction Control .......................... .165
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................169
Trailer Towing ............................ .290
Cooling System Tips ..................... .306
Hitches ............................... .296
Minimum Requirements ....................298
Mirrors ................................65
Tips ................................. .305
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................297
W

iring ............................... .304
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .297
Trailer Weight ............................ .297
Transfer Case ............................ .391
Electronically Shifted ..................... .259
Fluid ................................ .435
Transmission Automatic ......................... .247, 387
Fluid ................................ .435
Maintenance ........................... .387
Shifting .............................. .245
Transporting Pets ......................... .230
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .405
Turn Signals ....................... .73, 155, 324
522 INDEX