traction control Ram 3500 Chassis Cab 2019 User Guide

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9. Press and hold the brake pedal.
10. Release the parking brake.
11. Shift the transmission into gear, release the brake pedal,and check that the vehicle operates normally.
NOTE:
With electronic shift transfer case:
• Steps 3 and 4 are requirements that must be met before pushing the button to shift out of NEUTRAL (N), and must
continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If
any of these requirements are not met before pushing the
button or are no longer met during the shift, the
NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash continuously until
all requirements are met or until the button is released.
• The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be oper -
able. If the ignition is not in the ON/RUN mode, the shift
will not take place and no position indicator lights will be
on or flashing.
• A flashing NEUTRAL (N) position indicator light indi -
cates that shift requirements have not been met.DRIVING TIPS
Driving On Slippery Surfaces
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery
surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to
the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a
difference in the surface traction under the rear (driving)
wheels.
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.
Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear
wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle and
possibly have a collision. Accelerate slowly and carefully
whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice, snow,
wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).
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460 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Tire Types
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring,
Summer, Fall, and Winter). Traction levels may vary
between different all season tires. All season tires can be
identified by the M+S, M&S, M/S or MS designation on the
tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; failure
to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle.Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry condi
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tions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice. If
your vehicle is equipped with Summer tires, be aware these
tires are not designed for Winter or cold driving conditions.
Install Winter tires on your vehicle when ambient tempera -
tures are less than 40°F (5°C) or if roads are covered with ice
or snow. For more information, contact an authorized dealer.
Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or
mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use
Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may
result in false speedometer and odometer readings.
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.

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Tire Rotation Recommendations
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving, and
braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal
rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The
benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggres-
sive tread designs such as those on On/Off Road type tires.
Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow,
and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet
ride.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
• Because of restricted traction device clearance between tires and other suspension components, it is important
that only traction devices in good condition are used.
Broken devices can cause serious damage. Stop the
vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could indicate
device breakage. Remove the damaged parts of the
device before further use.
• Install device as tightly as possible and then retighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
• Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pavement.
• Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc -
tions on the method of installation, operating speed,
and conditions for use. Always use the suggested oper -
ating speed of the device manufacturer’s if it is less
than 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire. CAUTION!
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 469
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire's ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor -
mance. Temperature Grades
The Temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
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Low Fuel ............................................................................... 152Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)............................. 150Park ....................................................................................... 157Passing .................................................................................... 68
Seat Belt Reminder .............................................................. 146Security Alarm..................................................................... 148
Service ................................................................................... 371Traction Control .................................................................. 169
Transfer Case ....................................................................... 280Turn Signals ................................................... 70, 157, 243, 373
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions .............. 148, 157
Limited-Slip Differential ................................................ 281, 443
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode............................................. 144
Load Shed Battery Saver On ................................................. 144
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .................................. 144
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor ................................... 144
Loading Vehicle ...................................................................... 337 Tires....................................................................................... 450
Locks Automatic Door..................................................................... 37
Child Protection .................................................................... 38
Power Door ............................................................................ 33
Low Tire Pressure System ..................................................... 177
Lubrication, Body ................................................................... 428
Lug Nuts/Bolts ....................................................... 396, 476, 477 M
Maintenance Free Battery ......................................................417
Maintenance Schedule............................................................ 410
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ..............150, 159
Manual Park Release .........................................................................403
Service ...................................................................................589
Media Hub ...............................................................................551
Memory Seat ..............................................................................44
Methanol...................................................................................480
Mirrors ........................................................................................56 Electric Powered ....................................................................59
Heated .....................................................................................62
Memory...................................................................................44
Outside....................................................................................58
Rearview .............................................................56, 57, 58, 366 Trailer Towing .......................................................................61
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle.....................................................................................14
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..............................................177
Mopar Parts..............................................................................588
MP3 Control ............................................................................. 551
Multi-Function Control Lever .................................................66 N
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) .....................................326
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................................................251
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Load Capacity .............................................................. 450, 451
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....................... 152, 177
Quality Grading .................................................................. 468
Radial .................................................................................... 456Replacement......................................................................... 459
Rotation ................................................................................ 466
Safety............................................................................. 444, 454
Sizes....................................................................................... 446Snow Tires ............................................................................ 461
Spare Tires .................................................................... 461, 463
Spinning................................................................................ 457
Trailer Towing ..................................................................... 347
Tread Wear Indicators ........................................................ 458
Wheel Nut Torque .............................................................. 476
To Open Hood ........................................................................... 95 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ............................................ 345
Torque Converter Clutch ....................................................... 263
Towing.............................................................................. 339, 406 Disabled Vehicle.................................................................. 406
Guide..................................................................................... 345
Recreational.......................................................................... 358
Weight................................................................................... 345
Towing Behind A Motorhome .............................................. 358
Traction..................................................................................... 363
Traction Control ...................................................................... 166
Traction Control Switch ......................................................... 166 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................................................... 170
Trailer Towing .........................................................................339
Cooling System Tips ........................................................... 354Hitches ..................................................................................344
Minimum Requirements ....................................................346
Mirrors ....................................................................................61
Tips ........................................................................................353Trailer And Tongue Weight...............................................345Wiring ...................................................................................352
Trailer Towing Guide .............................................................345
Trailer Weight ..........................................................................345
Transfer Case ...........................................................................444 Electronically Shifted ..........................................................272
Fluid ...................................................................................... 486
Transmission ............................................................................265 Automatic .............................................................256, 265, 439
Fluid ...................................................................................... 486
Maintenance .........................................................................439
Shifting ..................................................................................254
Transporting Pets .................................................................... 240
Tread Wear Indicators ............................................................ 458
Turn Signals ...............................................................70, 157, 373 U
Uconnect Uconnect Settings ................490, 497, 500, 519, 522, 539, 541