power steering Ram 4500 Chassis Cab 2018 Owner's Guide

Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated
Seat & Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start” feature is selected the driv-
er’s heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when temperatures are below 40° F (4.4° C).
When temperatures are above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will turn on.
Engine Off Options
After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Easy Exit Seats — If Equipped
Headlight Off Delay 0 sec30 sec 60 sec 90 sec
Engine Off Power Delay 0 sec
45 sec 5 min10 min
454 MULTIMEDIA

Android Auto — If Equipped
Android Auto allows you to use your voice to interact with
Android’s best-in-class speech technology through your
vehicle’s voice recognition system, and use your smart-
phone’s data plan to project your Android powered smart-
phone and a number of its apps onto your Uconnect
touchscreen. Connect your Android 5.0 (Lollipop), or
higher, to one of the media USB ports, using the factory-
provided USB cable, and press the new Android Auto icon
that replaces your “Phone” icon on the main menu bar to
begin Android Auto. Push and hold the VR button on the
steering wheel, or press and hold the “Microphone” icon
within Android Auto, to activate Android’s VR, which
recognizes natural voice commands, to use a list of your
smartphone’s features:
•Maps
• Music
• Phone
• Text Messages
• Additional Apps Refer to your Uconnect Owner ’s Manual Supplement for
further information.
Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Android Auto10
MULTIMEDIA 501

Fluid Type......................... .389, 437
Shifting .............................. .248
Special Additives ........................ .390
Axle Fluid ........................ .392, 393, 437
Axle Lubrication ....................... .392, 393
Back-Up ................................ .286
Back-Up Camera .......................... .286
Battery .............................. .152, 365
Charging System Light ....................152
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................23
Belts, Seat ............................... .234
Body Builders Guide ..........................7
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................379
B-Pillar Location .......................... .400
Brake Assist System ........................ .166
Brake Control System, Electronic ................165
Brake Fluid .......................... .388, 437
Brake System ......................... .388, 426
Fluid Check ........................... .388
Master Cylinder ........................ .388
Parking .............................. .245
Warning Light .......................... .150
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................248
Bulb Replacement ......................... .325Bulbs, Light
.......................... .236, 325
Cab Top Clearance Lights .....................330
Camera ................................ .286
Camera, Rear ............................ .286
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........434
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .434
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .364, 368
Power Steering ......................... .269
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................386
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................233, 433
Cargo Light ...............................
75
Car Washes .............................. .421
Cellular Phone ........................... .486
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............328
Center Seat Storage Compartment ...............113
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .339
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .396
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .160
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............233
Checks, Safety ............................ .233
Child Restraint ........................... .208
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .212
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Child Restraints........................ .208
Child Seat Installation ..................223, 224
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........221
Infants And Child Restraints ................210
Locating The LATCH Anchorages .............217
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......214
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........211
Seating Positions ........................ .213
Cigar Lighter ............................ .127
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .430
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .413
Climate Control ............................82
Manual ................................82
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .244
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................502
Compact Spare Tire .........................411
Contract, Service .......................... .508
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............386
Cooling System ........................... .384
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................385
Coolant Capacity ........................ .434
Coolant Level ....................... .384, 387
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................387
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................384 Inspection
............................. .387
Points To Remember ..................... .387
Pressure Cap ........................... .386
Radiator Cap .......................... .386
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........385, 435
Corrosion Protection ....................... .420
Cruise Light ............................. .159
Cupholders .............................. .122
Customer Assistance ....................... .506
Customer Programmable Features ...............464
Daytime Running Lights ......................71
Dealer Service ............................ .366
Defr
oster, Rear Window .......................82
Defroster, Windshield .....................82, 234
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................79
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................159
Differential, Limited-Slip .....................265
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ....................390
Power Steering ......................... .269
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................352
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................387
Door Ajar ............................... .153
514 INDEX

Exterior Lights......................... .69, 236
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .368
Air Conditioning ..................... .97, 372
Engine Fuel ........................... .435
Engine Oil ......................... .368, 435
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .368
Flashers Turn Signal ...................... .75, 158, 236
Flash-To-Pass ..............................72
Flat Tire Stowage .......................... .344
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .243
Fluid, Brake ............................. .437
Fluid Capacities ........................... .434
Fluid Leaks .............................. .236
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ....................390
Brake ................................ .388
Power Steering ......................... .269
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .435
Fog Lights ......................... .74, 157, 328
Fold Flat Load Floor ........................117
Folding Rear Seat ...........................43
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................320 Four Wheel Drive
......................... .257
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .350
Front Axle (Differential) ..................... .392
Fuel ................................... .429
Adding .............................. .289
Additives .......................... .290, 430
Clean Air ............................. .430
Ethanol .............................. .431
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .290
Filter ................................ .435
Gasoline .............................. .429
Light ................................ .156
Materials Added ..................... .290, 430
Methanol ............................. .431
Octane

Rating .......................... .429
Requirements .......................... .429
Tank Capacity .......................... .434
Fuses .................................. .331
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............102, 108
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .....................290
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .430
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .430
Gear Ranges ............................. .249
Gear Select Lever Override ....................349
516 INDEX

Occupant Restraints........................ .183
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................429
Oil, Engine ........................... .367, 435
Capacity .............................. .434
Change Interval ........................ .367
Dipstick .............................. .365
Disposal .............................. .368
Filter ............................. .368, 435
Filter Disposal .......................... .368
Identification Logo ...................... .367
Materials Added To ...................... .368
Pressure Warning Light ....................152
Recommendation ........................ .367
Synthetic ............................. .368
Viscosity .............................. .368
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .368
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .368
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .152
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................159
Operating Precautions ...................... .159
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................62
Overdrive ............................... .255
Overdrive OFF Switch ...................... .255
Overheating, Engine ....................... .348Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)
...........5,510
Paint Care ............................... .420
Panic Alarm ...............................22
Parking Brake ............................ .245
ParkSense System, Rear ...................273, 280
Passive Entry ..............................37
Pedals, Adjustable ...........................59
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .441
Personal Settings .......................... .144
Pets ................................... .233
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........400
Power Distribution

Center (Fuses) ..................332
Door Locks ..............................37
Mirrors ................................63
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .........123, 127
Seats ..................................46
Steering ........................... .268, 269
Take-Off Adapter ........................ .266
Take-Off Operation ...................... .266
Windows ...............................99
Power Seats Down .............................. .46, 48
Forward ............................ .46, 48
520 INDEX

Rearward........................... .46, 48
Recline .................................46
Tilt ................................ .46, 48
Up ................................ .46, 48
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .437
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................194
Programmable Electronic Features ...............144
PTO (Power Take-Off) ...................... .266
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .406
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .........384, 386
Radio Frequency General Information ................26, 31, 33, 40
Radio Operation .......................... .486
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................80
Rear Axle (Differential) ...................392, 393
Rear ParkSense System ...................273, 280
Rear Seat, Folding ...........................43
Reclining Rear Seats .........................45
Recreational Towing .........................311
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .........313
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......315
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .430
Refrigerant .............................. .372
Release, Hood ............................ .101Reminder, Seat Belt
........................ .184
Remote Keyless Entry ........................21
Panic Alarm .............................22
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........26, 33
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........484
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................31
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . .454, 474
Uconnect Settings .....................454, 474
Replacement Keys ...........................33
Replacement Tires ......................... .409
Reporting Safety Defects .....................509
Restraint, Head .............................55
Restraints, Child .......................... .208
Rotation, Tires ............................ .416
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................234
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................236
Safety
Defects, Reporting .....................509
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .233
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .394
Safety Tips .............................. .233
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .359
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......190
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INDEX 521

Signals, Turn....................... .75, 158, 236
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................415
Snow Plow .............................. .309
Snow Tires ...............................411
Spare Tire .............................411,413
Spark Plugs ............................. .435
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .272
Cancel ............................... .272
Resume .............................. .272
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................270
Starting ................................ .240
Automatic Transmission ....................240
Cold Weather .......................... .244
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .243
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ...............240
Steering Power ............................ .268, 269
Tilt Column .............................57
Wheel, Heated ........................ .57, 58
Wheel, Tilt ..............................57
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................484
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .484
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ..............113
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .97, 419Storing Your Vehicle
....................... .419
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .173
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .368
Telescoping Steering Column ...................57
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............96
Tilt Down .............................. .46, 48
Up ................................ .46, 48
Tilt Steering Column .........................57
Tip Start ................................ .240
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............400
Tire Markings ............................ .394
Tires......................... .236, 404, 411, 418
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .408
Air Pressure ........................... .404
Chains ............................... .415
Changing ............................. .339
Compact

Spare ..........................411
Dual .......................... .343, 417, 427
General Information ...................404, 411
High Speed ............................ .406
Inflation Pressures ....................... .405
Jacking ............................... .339
Life Of Tires ........................... .408
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INDEX 523