automatic transmission Ram 3500 Chassis Cab 2020 Workshop Manual

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B-Pillar Location
....................................379Brake Assist System...............................121Brake Control System.............................121Brake Fluid...................................367, 409Brake System............................... 367, 397Fluid Check.......................................367Master Cylinder.................................367Parking............................................204Warning Light....................................109Brake/Transmission Interlock...................206Bulb Replacement.................................300Bulbs, Light.................................. 182, 300
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Cab Top Clearance Lights........................305Camera...............................................258Camera, AUX................................ 261, 267Camera, Rear............................... 258, 261Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).......405Capacities, Fluid....................................405Caps, Filler Oil (Engine)............................... 343, 348Power Steering..................................229Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................365Car Washes..........................................394Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 180, 401Cargo Light.............................................47Cellular Phone......................................483Center High Mounted Stop Light................304Center Seat Storage Compartment..............73
Changing A Flat Tire............................... 314Charge Air Cooler................................... 366Chart, Tire Sizing................................... 376Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light)119Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.............. 180Checks, Safety...................................... 180Child Restraint...................................... 160Child RestraintsBooster Seats................................... 164Child Seat Installation................. 172, 174How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 171Infant And Child Restraints................... 162Locating The LATCH Anchorages............ 169Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 165Older Children And Child Restraints........ 163Seating Positions............................... 165Clean Air Gasoline................................. 399CleaningWheels............................................ 389Climate Control....................................... 51Automatic.......................................... 55Manual.............................................. 52Cold Weather Operation.......................... 187Compact Spare Tire............................... 387Contract, Service................................... 501Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 365Cooling System..................................... 363Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).................. 364Coolant Level............................ 363, 366
Cooling Capacity................................ 405Disposal Of Used Coolant.................... 365Drain, Flush, And Refill........................ 364Inspection........................................ 366Points To Remember.......................... 366Pressure Cap.................................... 365Radiator Cap.................................... 365Selection Of Coolant(Antifreeze)................... 364, 407, 410Corrosion Protection.............................. 393Cruise Control (Speed Control)......... 230, 232Cruise Light......................................... 117Cupholders............................................ 77Customer Assistance............................. 500Cybersecurity....................................... 414
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Daytime Running Lights............................ 45Dealer Service...................................... 347Defroster, Rear Window............................ 52Defroster, Windshield....................... 52, 181Delay (Intermittent) Wipers........................ 50Diagnostic System, Onboard.................... 118Diesel Exhaust Brake............................. 203Diesel Fuel.......................................... 402Diesel Fuel Requirements....................... 402Bulk Storage Of................................. 269Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming................ 358Differential, Limited Slip......................... 228
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Rain Sensitive Wiper System
......................51Rear Axle (Differential).................... 370, 371Rear Camera........................................261Rear ParkSense System.................. 246, 250Rear Window, Sliding................................66Recreational Towing...............................288Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....290Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N)....................................291Reformulated Gasoline...........................399Refrigerant...................................351, 352Release, Hood........................................66Reminder, Seat Belt...............................142Remote Keyless Entry...............................13Panic Alarm........................................14Programming Additional Key Fobs...... 16, 23Remote Start (Diesel)...............................20Remote Start (Gasoline)............................18Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.........................19Uconnect Customer ProgrammableFeatures....................... 424, 440, 459Uconnect Settings.............. 424, 440, 459Replacement Bulbs................................300Replacement Keys...................................23Replacement Tires.................................385Reporting Safety Defects.........................502Resetting Perform Service Indicator...........335Restraints, Child....................................160Restraints, Head......................................36
Rotation, Tires...................................... 391
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle.................... 180Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.................. 182Safety Defects, Reporting........................ 502Safety Information, Tire........................... 374Safety Tips........................................... 180Safety, Exhaust Gas............................... 180Schedule, Maintenance.......................... 329Seat BeltAutomatic Locking Retractor (ALR)......... 149Seat Belt Reminder................................ 108Seat Belts.................................... 142, 180Adjustable Shoulder Belt..................... 146Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.... 146Adjustable Upper Shoulder BeltAnchorage.................................... 146Child Restraints................................. 160Extender.......................................... 148Front Seat................................ 142, 145Inspection........................................ 180Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation................ 145Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting............... 146Operating Instructions......................... 145Pregnant Women............................... 149Reminder......................................... 142Seat Belt Extender............................. 148Seat Belt Reminder............................ 142Untwisting Procedure.......................... 146
Seat Belts Maintenance.......................... 395Seats............................................. 30, 31Adjustment.................................. 30, 31Easy Entry.......................................... 33Folding Floor...................................... 76Head Restraints.................................. 36Memory............................................. 32Power............................................... 31Rear Folding....................................... 30Tilting............................................... 30Security Alarm................................ 24, 110Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)....... 407, 410Sentry KeyKey Programming................................ 23Sentry Key (Immobilizer)........................... 22Sentry Key Replacement........................... 23Service Assistance................................ 500Service Contract................................... 501Service Manuals................................... 503Shift Lever Override............................... 322Shifting............................................... 205Automatic Transmission.............. 207, 213Transfer Case................................... 227Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)................. 290Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N)............................ 291Signals, Turn.......................... 47, 117, 182Siri..................................................... 495Sliding Rear Window, Power....................... 66

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Snow Chains (Tire Chains)
.......................390Snow Plow...........................................286Snow Tires...........................................387Spare Tires...................................387, 388Spark Plugs..........................................407Speed Control Accel/Decel......................................231Cancel.............................................231Resume...........................................231Speed Control (Cruise Control)..........230, 232Starting............................... 183, 184, 187Automatic Transmission............... 183, 187Button...............................................17Cold Weather....................................187Engine Block Heater...........................190Engine Fails To Start...........................186Starting And Operating............................184Starting Procedures........................184, 187Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines)..........187Starting Procedures (Gas Engines).............183SteeringPower..............................................229Tilt Column.........................................38Wheel, Heated.....................................38Wheel, Tilt..........................................38Steering Wheel Audio Controls..................481Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls....................................481Storage.................................................72Storage Compartment, Center Seat..............73
Storage, Vehicle.............................. 63, 393Storing Your Vehicle............................... 393Sunglasses Storage................................. 81Sway Control, Trailer.............................. 127Synthetic Engine Oil............................... 349
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Telescoping Steering Column..................... 38Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).......... 62TiltDown................................................ 31Up.................................................... 31Tilt Steering Column................................. 38Tip Start...................................... 183, 188Tire And Loading Information Placard......... 379Tire Markings....................................... 375Tire Safety Information........................... 374Tires........................... 182, 382, 387, 392Aging (Life Of Tires)............................ 385Air Pressure...................................... 382Chains............................................. 390Changing......................................... 314Compact Spare................................. 387Dual............................... 317, 391, 398General Information................... 382, 387High Speed....................................... 383Inflation Pressure............................... 383Jacking............................................ 314Life Of Tires...................................... 385Load Capacity................................... 379
Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)................................ 113, 132Quality Grading................................. 392Radial............................................. 384Replacement.................................... 385Rotation.......................................... 391Safety..................................... 374, 382Sizes.............................................. 376Snow Tires....................................... 387Spare Tires.............................. 387, 388Spinning.......................................... 384Trailer Towing................................... 280Tread Wear Indicators......................... 385Wheel Nut Torque.............................. 397To Open Hood........................................ 66Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.................. 279Torque Converter Clutch......................... 212Towing........................................ 274, 326Disabled Vehicle................................ 326Guide.............................................. 279Recreational..................................... 288Weight............................................ 279Towing Behind A Motorhome................... 288Traction.............................................. 292Traction Control.................................... 124Traction Control Switch........................... 124Trailer Sway Control (TSC)....................... 127Trailer Towing....................................... 274Cooling System Tips........................... 285Hitches........................................... 278
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Minimum Requirements
......................279Mirrors..............................................42Tips................................................284Trailer And Tongue Weight....................279Wiring..............................................284Trailer Towing Guide...............................279Trailer Weight.......................................279Transfer Case.......................................371Electronically Shifted...................219, 222Fluid....................................... 409, 412Transmission........................................213Automatic......................... 207, 213, 368Fluid....................................... 409, 412Maintenance.....................................368Shifting............................................205Transporting Pets..................................179Tread Wear Indicators.............................385Turn Signals........................... 47, 117, 301
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Uconnect Uconnect Settings
....................... 415, 423, 424,438, 440, 458, 459Uconnect PhoneCall Continuation................................480Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features.. 26, 423, 424, 438, 440, 458, 459
Passive Entry Programming.......... 26, 423, 438, 458Uconnect Voice Command....................... 485Uniform Tire Quality Grades..................... 392Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).... 67Universal Transmitter............................... 67Unleaded Gasoline................................ 399Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................ 146USB.................................................... 481
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 397Vehicle Loading............................. 273, 379Vehicle Modifications/Alterations................ 11Vehicle Storage............................... 63, 393Vehicle User GuideIn Vehicle Help.................................... 12Navigation.......................................... 12Operating Instructions........................... 12Searching User Guide........................... 12Viscosity, Engine Oil............................... 348Voice Recognition System (VR)................. 485Voltmeter............................................ 194
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Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
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........................................ 112Warnings And Cautions............................. 11Warranty Information............................. 502Washers, Windshield........................ 50, 345
Washing Vehicle................................... 394WaterDriving Through................................. 292Water SeparatorDiesel Fuel....................................... 354Wheel And Wheel Tire Care...................... 389Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim...................... 389Wheel Covers....................................... 318Wind Buffeting........................................ 66Window Fogging...................................... 63Windows............................................... 64Power............................................... 64Rear Sliding....................................... 66Reset Auto-Up..................................... 65Windshield Defroster............................. 181Windshield Washers........................ 50, 345Fluid......................................... 50, 345Windshield Wiper Blades........................ 360Windshield Wipers................................... 50Wipers Blade Replacement..................... 360Wipers, Intermittent................................. 50Wipers, Rain Sensitive.............................. 51Wireless Charging Pad.............................. 81

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