spare tire Ram 4500 Chassis Cab 2019 Owner's Guide

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Trailer Brake
After pressing the “Trailer” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:NOTE:
Before performing a wheel alignment, the “Wheel Alignment Mode” must be enabled. Refer to an authorized dealer for
further information.
Four Corner Air Suspension Modes — If Equipped Tire Jack Mode
Transport Mode Wheel Alignment Mode
NOTE:
There are four air suspension modes designed to protect the system in unique situations. Tire Jack Mode is selected to assist
in changing a spare tire. Transport Mode is selected to assist when the vehicle is being flat bed towed. Wheel Alignment
Mode is selected before performing a wheel alignment, refer to an authorized dealer for information. Setting Name
Selectable Options
Setting NameSelectable Options
Trailer Select Trailer 1Trailer 2Trailer 3 Trailer 4
Trailer Brake Type Light Electric Heavy Electric Light EOHHeavy EOH
Trailer Name List of Trailer Names Available
NOTE:
You can select and personalize your trailer name depending on the type of trailer you are hauling. Select the trailer name
from the following list: trailer, boat, car, cargo, dump, equipment, flatbed, gooseneck, horse, livestock, motorcycle, snow
mobile, travel, utility, and 5th wheel.

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Engine Off Options
After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Suspension — If Equipped
After pressing the “Suspension” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Setting Name
Selectable Options
Engine Off Power Delay +–
NOTE:
When the “Engine Off Power Delay” feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, Uconnect phone system (if
equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to ten minutes after the ignition is cycled
to OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Headlight Off Delay +–
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or
90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
Setting Name Selectable Options
Display Suspension Messages All
Warning Only
Tire Jack Mode On Off
NOTE:
When the “Tire Jack Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system is disabled to assist with changing a spare tire. Transport Mode On Off

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NOTE:
When the “Transport Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system lowers and then disables to assist with flat bed
towing.Wheel Alignment Mode On Off
NOTE:
Before performing a wheel alignment, the “Wheel Alignment Mode” must be enabled. Refer to an authorized dealer for
further information. Four Corner Air Suspension Modes — If Equipped Tire Jack Mode
Transport Mode Wheel Alignment Mode
NOTE:
There are four air suspension modes designed to protect the system in unique situations. Tire Jack Mode is selected to assist
in changing a spare tire. Transport Mode is selected to assist when the vehicle is being flat bed towed. Wheel Alignment
Mode is selected before performing a wheel alignment, refer to an authorized dealer for information. Setting Name
Selectable Options
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Center High Mounted Stop Light......................................... 377
Center Seat Storage Compartment ....................................... 106
Changing A Flat Tire .............................................................. 390
Chart, Tire Sizing .................................................................... 446
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ........... 159
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ........................................ 240
Checks, Safety .......................................................................... 240
Child Restraint ........................................................................ 214
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................................................................ 218
Child Seat Installation ................................................ 229, 231
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ......................... 227Infant And Child Restraints .............................................. 216Locating The LATCH Anchorages ................................... 224
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ..................... 220Older Children And Child Restraints .............................. 217
Seating Positions ................................................................. 219
Clean Air Gasoline .................................................................. 479
Cleaning Wheels................................................................................... 464
Climate Control ......................................................................... 77 Automatic ............................................................................... 81
Manual .................................................................................... 77
Cold Weather Operation........................................................ 250
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ......................................... 584
Compact Spare Tire ................................................................ 462 Contract, Service......................................................................587
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..................................436
Cooling System ........................................................................433
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............................................435
Coolant Level ...............................................................434, 437Cooling Capacity .................................................................483
Disposal Of Used Coolant..................................................436Drain, Flush, And Refill .....................................................434
Inspection ............................................................................. 437
Points To Remember ........................................................... 437Pressure Cap ........................................................................436Radiator Cap ........................................................................436Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............................434, 484
Corrosion Protection ...............................................................470
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....................................285, 288
Cruise Light ............................................................................. 157
Cupholders...............................................................................115
Customer Assistance ..............................................................585
Cybersecurity ...........................................................................488 D
Daytime Running Lights ..........................................................67
Dealer Service ..........................................................................417
Defroster, Rear Window ..........................................................77
Defroster, Windshield ......................................................77, 241
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................................................75
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................................................158

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Seat Belts .......................................................................... 189, 241Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................................................... 195
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .......................... 195
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage................... 195
Child Restraints ................................................................... 214Extender................................................................................ 198
Front Seat...................................................................... 189, 193
Inspection ............................................................................. 241
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ........................................... 193
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ......................................... 194Operating Instructions ....................................................... 193
Pregnant Women................................................................. 199
Reminder .............................................................................. 189
Seat Belt Extender ............................................................... 198Seat Belt Reminder .............................................................. 189Untwisting Procedure ........................................................ 194
Seat Belts Maintenance........................................................... 473
Seats ................................................................................ 39, 41, 42 Adjustment....................................................................... 39, 42Easy Entry .............................................................................. 46
Folding Floor ....................................................................... 112Head Restraints ..................................................................... 50
Memory .................................................................................. 44
Power ...................................................................................... 42
Rear Folding........................................................................... 39
Reclining Rear........................................................................ 41 Tilting ......................................................................................39
Security Alarm ...................................................................30, 148
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........................................484
Sentry Key Key Programming .................................................................29
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).........................................................28
Sentry Key Replacement ..........................................................29
Service Assistance ...................................................................585
Service Contract.......................................................................587
Service Manuals ......................................................................589
Shift Lever Override ...............................................................402
Shifting...................................................................................... 254 Automatic Transmission ............................................256, 265
Transfer Case .......................................................................280
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........... 360

Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ...........................................................................362
Signals, Turn ..............................................................70, 157, 243
Siri..............................................................................................577
Sliding Rear Window, Power ..................................................94
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................................................465
Snow Plow ...............................................................................355
Snow Tires ................................................................................461
Spare Tire Changing ...............................................................396
Spare Tire Stowage .................................................................396
Spare Tires ................................................................461, 462, 463

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Spark Plugs .............................................................................. 484
Speed ControlAccel/Decel.......................................................................... 287
Cancel.................................................................................... 288Resume ................................................................................. 288
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................................... 285, 288
Starting ............................................................................. 244, 246 Automatic Transmission .................................................... 245
Button...................................................................................... 23
Cold Weather ....................................................................... 250Engine Fails To Start ........................................................... 249
Starting And Operating ......................................................... 246
Starting Procedures ................................................................ 246
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ....................................... 244
Steering Power ............................................................................ 283, 284
Tilt Column ............................................................................ 53
Wheel, Heated ................................................................. 53, 54
Wheel, Tilt .............................................................................. 53
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ............................................ 550
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls............. 550
Storage ...................................................................................... 104
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ...................................... 106
Storage, Vehicle ................................................................. 90, 470
Storing Your Vehicle .............................................................. 470
Sunglasses Storage .................................................................. 122 Sway Control, Trailer .............................................................170
Synthetic Engine Oil ...............................................................419
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Telescoping Steering Column .................................................53
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...............................89
Tilt Down .......................................................................................43
Up ............................................................................................43
Tilt Steering Column ................................................................53
Tip Start ....................................................................................245
Tire And Loading Information Placard ...............................450
Tire Markings ..........................................................................445
Tire Safety Information ..........................................................444
Tire Stowage ............................................................................396
Tires ...................................................................243, 454, 461, 468 Aging (Life Of Tires) ........................................................... 458Air Pressure..........................................................................454
Chains ...................................................................................465
Changing ..............................................................................390
Compact Spare.....................................................................462
Dual .......................................................................396, 467, 477
General Information....................................................454, 461
High Speed ...........................................................................456
Inflation Pressure ................................................................455
Jacking...................................................................................390
Life Of Tires..........................................................................458
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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