width Ram 3500 Chassis Cab 2019 Owner's Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 41
40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped
The seat is divided into three segments. The outboard seat
portions are each 40% of the total width of the seat. On some
models, the back of the center portion (20%) easily folds
down to provide an armrest/center storage compartment.
Manual Rear Seat Adjustment
Reclining Rear Seats — If Equipped
The recliner handle is located on the outside of the seat
cushion. To adjust the seatback, lift upward on the handle,
lean back on the seatback and when you reach the desired
position, release the handle.Rear Seat Recliner Handle
WARNING!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a
collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could
result in serious injury or death.
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• The touchscreen button "X" to disable display of thecamera image is made available ONLY when the vehicle is
not in REVERSE.
If Equipped — Cargo Camera Icons:
• — Backup Camera Touchscreen Button
• — Cargo Camera Touchscreen Button
• — AUX Camera Touchscreen Button
If equipped with a Cargo Camera, a touchscreen button to
indicate the current active Camera image being displayed is
made available whenever the Rear View Camera image is
displayed.
If equipped with a Cargo Camera, a touchscreen button to
switch the display to Cargo Camera image is made available
whenever the Rear View Camera image is displayed.
A touchscreen button "X" to disable display of the camera
image is made available when the vehicle is not in REVERSE
gear. When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid on the backup
camera image to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its
projected backup path based on the steering wheel position.
The active guide lines will show separate zones that will help
indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle.
NOTE:
For further information about how to access and change the
programmable features of the ParkView Rear Backup
Camera, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia.”
A dashed center line overlay indicates the center of the
vehicle to assist with parking or aligning to a hitch/receiver.
The following table shows the approximate distances for
each zone:
Zones
Distance To The Rear Of
The Vehicle
Red 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)
Yellow 1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2m)
Green 6.5 ft or greater
(2 m or greater)
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SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with the Surround View
Camera System that allows you to see an on-screen image of
the surroundings and top view of your vehicle whenever the
gear selector is put into REVERSE or a different view is
selected through the "on screen soft buttons". The top view of
the vehicle will show which doors are open. The image will
be displayed on the touchscreen display along with a caution
note “Check Entire Surroundings” across the top of the
screen. After five seconds, this note will disappear. The
Surround View Camera System is comprised of three
sequential cameras located in the front grille and side
mirrors, in addition to a fourth Rear Back Up Camera.
NOTE:
• For the 3500, 4500, and 5500 Chassis Cab vehicles, the RearBackup Camera is shipped loose and not installed. Please
refer to the Ram Body Builders Guide for more informa -
tion.
• The Surround View Camera System has programmable settings that may be selected through the Uconnect
System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, the rear camera
view and top view is the default view of the system (Auto
-
matic Activation).
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera
delay turned on), the camera image will continue to be
displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of REVERSE
unless the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the
vehicle is shifted into PARK or the ignition is switched to the
OFF position. There is a touch screen button (X) to disable the
display of the camera image.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera
delay turned off), the surround view camera mode is exited
and the last known screen appears again.
While the “rear view” is displayed, and if enabled, active
guide lines are overlaid on the image to illustrate the width
of the vehicle, including the side view mirrors and its
projected backup path based on the steering wheel position.
Different colored zones indicate the distance to the rear of
the vehicle.

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Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
The GCWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle and
trailer when weighed in combination.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly.
Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR.
Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in
“Starting And Operating” for further information.Tongue Weight (TW)
The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the
hitch ball by the trailer. You must consider this as part of the
load on your vehicle.
Trailer Frontal Area
The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the
maximum width of the front of a trailer.
Trailer Sway Control
The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping link
that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the
trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction asso
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ciated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted
trailer swaying motions while traveling.
If equipped, the electronic Trailer Sway Control (TSC) recog -
nizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies individual
wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to attempt to
eliminate the trailer sway.
WARNING!
If the gross trailer weight is 5,000 lbs (2,267 kg) or more,
it is recommended to use a weight-distributing hitch to
ensure stable handling of your vehicle. If you use a
standard weight-carrying hitch, you could lose control of
your vehicle and cause a collision.
WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front
or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result
if either rating is exceeded. You could lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.

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Tire Markings
Tire Markings
NOTE:
• P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. designstandards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into
the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example:
P215/65R15 95H.
• European — Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards. Tires designed to this standard have the
tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the
section width. The letter "P" is absent from this tire size
designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H.
• LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric tires
is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the letters “LT”
that are molded into the sidewall preceding the size desig -
nation. Example: LT235/85R16.
• Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emer -
gency use only. Temporary high pressure compact spare
tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall
preceding the size designation. Example: T145/80D18
103M.
• High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded into the side -
wall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
1 — U.S. DOT Safety
Standards Code (TIN) 4 — Maximum Load
2 — Size Designation 5 — Maximum Pressure
3 — Service Description 6 — Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades
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Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE:
Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT
P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or
"....blank...." = Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or
LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards, or
T or S = Temporary spare tire or
31 = Overall diameter in inches (in)
215, 235, 145 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
65, 85, 80 = Aspect ratio in percent (%)
• Ratio of section height to section width of tire, or
10.5 = Section width in inches (in)
R = Construction code
• "R" means radial construction, or
• "D" means diagonal or bias construction
15, 16, 18 = Rim diameter in inches (in)
Service Description:
95 = Load Index
• A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry

MULTIMEDIA 515
NOTE:
The “ParkView Backup Camera Delay” setting determines whether or not the screen will display the rear view image with
dynamic grid lines for up to ten seconds after the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE. This delay will be canceled if the
vehicle’s speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the transmission is shifted into PARK, or the ignition is switched to the OFF posi-
tion.
Active Parkview Backup
Camera Guidelines On
Off
NOTE:
The “ParkView Backup Camera Active Guide Lines” feature overlays the Rear Backup Camera image with active, or
dynamic, grid lines to help illustrate the width of the vehicle and its project back up path, based on the steering wheel posi -
tion when the option is checked. A dashed center line overlay indicates the center of the vehicle to assist with parking or
aligning to a hitch/receiver.
Fixed Parkview Backup
Camera Guidelines On
Off
Forward Facing Camera
Guidelines — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
The “Forward Facing Camera Guidelines” feature is an off-road type of feature that shows the path of the tires based on the
steering wheel input.

CHMSL (Center High
Mounted Stop Lamp) Camera
Dynamic Centerline — If
Equipped
On
Off
Setting Name
Selectable Options
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NOTE:
The “Active Backup Camera Guidelines” feature overlays the Rear Backup Camera image with active, or dynamic, grid lines
to help illustrate the width of the vehicle and its project back up path, based on the steering wheel position when the option
is checked. A dashed center line overlay indicates the center of the vehicle to assist with parking or aligning to a hitch/
receiver.Fixed Backup Camera Guidelines OnOff
Forward Facing Camera Guidelines — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
The “Forward Facing Camera Guidelines” feature is an off-road type of feature that shows the path of the tires based on the
steering wheel input. CHMSL (Center High Mounted Stop
Lamp) Camera Dynamic Centerline — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
When the “CHMSL Camera Dynamic Centerline” feature is selected, it will assist in backing up for trailer alignment and
hook up. Setting Name
Selectable Options
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