weight Ram 4500 Chassis Cab 2019 Owner's Guide

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Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
For Information about snowplow applications visit
www.ramtrucks.com or refer to the current Body Builders
Guide.
1. The maximum number of occupants in the truck shouldnot exceed two.
2. The total GVWR or the Front GAWR or the Rear GAWR should never be exceeded.
3. Cargo capacity will be reduced by the addition of options or passengers, etc.
The loaded vehicle weight, including the snowplow system,
all aftermarket accessories, driver, passengers, options, and
cargo, must not exceed either the Gross Vehicle Weight
(GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight (GAWR) ratings. These
weights are specified on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label on the driver's side door opening. NOTE:
Detach the snowplow when transporting passengers.
Vehicle front end wheel alignment was set to specifications
at the factory without consideration for the weight of the
plow. Front end toe-in should be checked and reset if neces
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sary at the beginning and end of the snowplow season. This
will help prevent uneven tire wear.
The blade should be lowered whenever the vehicle is parked.
Maintain and operate your vehicle and snowplow equip -
ment following the recommendations provided by the
specific snowplow manufacturer.

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 451
Tire And Loading Information PlacardTire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the
load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will
not exceed the tire's load carrying capacity if you adhere to
the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pres
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sures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard
in “Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting And Operating”
section of this manual.
NOTE:
Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle
weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear axles must not
be exceeded.
For further information on GAWRs, vehicle loading, and
trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting
And Operating” section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on
the Tire and Loading Information placard. The combined
weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue
weight (if applicable) should never exceed the weight refer -
enced here.
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Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.”
on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5x150) =
650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4. (6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo
and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there will
be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail
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able cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-340
(5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
• If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The following
table shows examples on how to calculate total load,
cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with
varying seating configurations and number and size of
occupants. This table is for illustration purposes only and
may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity
of your vehicle.
• For the following example, the combined weight of occu -
pants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).

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Gasoline, Reformulated ......................................................... 479
Gear Ranges ............................................................................. 257
Gear Selector Override ........................................................... 402
General Information ............................................................... 187
Glass Cleaning ......................................................................... 474
Gross Axle Weight Rating ..................................................... 340
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................................................ 339
Guide Body Builders ........................................................................ 14
GVWR ....................................................................................... 337 H
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ..................................................................................... 364
Hazard Warning Flashers ...................................................... 366
Head Restraints ......................................................................... 50
Head Rests ................................................................................. 50
Headlights ................................................................................ 373 Automatic High Beam .......................................................... 67
Cleaning................................................................................ 471
High Beam.............................................................................. 67
Lights On Reminder ............................................................. 69
Passing .................................................................................... 68
Switch...................................................................................... 66
Heated Mirrors .......................................................................... 62
Hill Descent Control ............................................................... 171 Hill Descent Control Indicator ..............................................171
Hill Start Assist ........................................................................164
Hitches
Trailer Towing .....................................................................344
Hoisting ....................................................................................444
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..........................................97 Hood Prop ..................................................................................95
Hood Release .............................................................................95
Hub Caps..................................................................................397 I
Ignition........................................................................................23 Switch ......................................................................................23
Illuminated Entry ......................................................................74
In Vehicle Help Vehicle User Guide ...............................................................15
Inside Rearview Mirror ........................................56, 57, 58, 366 Instrument Cluster Descriptions .........................................................................157
Display ..................................................................................128
Engine Oil Reset ..................................................................130
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...........................................473
Integrated Trailer Brake Control...........................................349
Interior Appearance Care ......................................................472
Interior Lights ............................................................................72 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .......................................75
Introduction ...............................................................................12
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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