371 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab 2019 Owner's Manual

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DRIVING TIPS................................................................... 363
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................................... 363
Driving Through Water ............................................. 364
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............................. 366
 ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .............. 366
 BULB REPLACEMENT .................................................. 371
Replacement Bulbs ..................................................... 371
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ............................................ 373
 FUSES.................................................................................. 380
Power Distribution Center ......................................... 381
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .......................... 390
4500/5500 Models ....................................................... 391
Preparations For Jacking ............................................ 391
Jacking Instructions 4500 And 5500 Series............... 392
To Stow The Flat Or Spare — If Equipped .......... 396
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped .............. 397
 JUMP STARTING ............................................................ 398
Preparations For Jump Start ...................................... 399
Jump Starting Procedure ............................................ 400
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .................................. 401
 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE — 6–SPEED
TRANSMISSION .............................................................. 402 
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8–SPEED
TRANSMISSION ...............................................................403
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ......................................405
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...............................406
Two-Wheel Drive Models .......................................... 407
Four-Wheel Drive Models .......................................... 408
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped....................408
 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ...............................................................409
 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)................................. 409
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ............................................410
Maintenance Plan ........................................................411
Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle ...............................414
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT .......................................... 415
6.4L Engine ..................................................................415
Checking Oil Level — Gas Engine ...........................416
Adding Washer Fluid ................................................416
Maintenance-Free Battery .......................................... 417

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 371
NOTE:
• Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized bythe subscriber.
• Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s LTE (voice/ data) or 4G (data) and GPS antennas. You could prevent
LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) and GPS signal reception,
which can prevent your vehicle from placing an emer -
gency call. An operable LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data)
network connection and a GPS signal is required for the
SOS Call system to function properly. General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera
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tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Replacement Bulbs
All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass-wedge base. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved.
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Overhead Console Lamps TS 212–9
Dome Lamp 7679
NOTE:
For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for replacement instructions.6

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Auto Unlock, Doors ................................................................ 269
Automatic Door Locks ............................................................. 37
Automatic Headlights .............................................................. 68
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ................................ 89
Automatic Transmission ................................................ 265, 442 Adding Fluid ....................................................................... 442Fluid And Filter Change .................................................... 442
Fluid Change........................................................................ 442
Fluid Level Check ....................................................... 439, 440
Fluid Type .................................................................... 439, 486
Shifting.................................................................................. 256
Special Additives................................................................. 439
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ...................... 269
Auxiliary Driving Systems .................................................... 174
Axle Fluid................................................................. 442, 443, 486
Axle Lubrication.............................................................. 442, 443 B
Back-Up .................................................................................... 326
Back-Up Camera ..................................................................... 326
Battery............................................................................... 148, 417 Charging System Light....................................................... 148
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ............................................ 19
Battery Saver Feature ............................................................... 71 Belts, Seat ................................................................................. 241
Body Builders Guide ................................................................ 14
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............................................... 428 B-Pillar Location ......................................................................450
Brake Assist System ................................................................163
Brake Control System .............................................................162
Brake Fluid .......................................................................438, 486
Brake System....................................................................438, 476 Fluid Check ..........................................................................438
Master Cylinder ...................................................................438Parking ..................................................................................252
Warning Light......................................................................146
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..............................................256
Bulb Replacement ...................................................................371
Bulbs, Light ......................................................................243, 371 C
Cab Top Clearance Lights ......................................................379
Camera...................................................................................... 326
Camera, Rear....................................................................326, 330
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............................483
Capacities, Fluid ......................................................................483
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................................................................415, 419
Power Steering .....................................................................284
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...............................................436
Car Washes ..............................................................................471
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...........................................240, 482
Cargo Light ................................................................................71 Cellular Phone .........................................................................555
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Inverter Outlet (115V) ............................................................ 119
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ........................................................ 551 J
Jack Location............................................................................ 390
Jack Operation ......................................................................... 390
Jacking And Tire Changing ................................................... 390
Jump Starting........................................................................... 398 K
Key Fob Panic Alarm ........................................................................... 18
Programming Additional Key Fobs ............................. 23, 29
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry)................. 19
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) .................. 23
Keyless Enter-N-Go .......................................................... 34, 245 Lock The Vehicle’s Doors................................... 497, 519, 539
Passive Entry.......................................................................... 34
Passive Entry Programming ...................................... 519, 539
Keys............................................................................................. 17 Replacement........................................................................... 29 L
Lane Change And Turn Signals .............................................. 70 Lane Change Assist .................................................................. 70
Latches ...................................................................................... 243 Hood ....................................................................................... 95
Lead Free Gasoline ................................................................. 479
Leaks, Fluid.............................................................................. 243 Life Of Tires ............................................................................. 458
Light Bulbs .......................................................................243, 371
Lights ........................................................................................243 Air Bag ..................................................................146, 203, 241
Automatic High Beam ..........................................................67
Brake Assist Warning .........................................................169
Brake Warning .....................................................................146
Bulb Replacement................................................................371
Cab Top Clearance ..............................................................379
Cargo .......................................................................................71
Center Mounted Stop..........................................................377
Courtesy/Reading ................................................................72
Cruise ....................................................................................157 Daytime Running ..................................................................67
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator ...................148
Engine Temperature Warning ...........................................148
Exterior............................................................................66, 243Fog .........................................................................................377
Four Wheel Drive Indicator ...............................................280Hazard Warning Flasher ....................................................366
Headlights ........................................................................66, 68High Beam ..............................................................................67
Hill Descent Control Indicator .......................................... 171Illuminated Entry ..................................................................74
Interior ....................................................................................72
Lights On Reminder..............................................................69

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Low Fuel ............................................................................... 152Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)............................. 150Park ....................................................................................... 157Passing .................................................................................... 68
Seat Belt Reminder .............................................................. 146Security Alarm..................................................................... 148
Service ................................................................................... 371Traction Control .................................................................. 169
Transfer Case ....................................................................... 280Turn Signals ................................................... 70, 157, 243, 373
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions .............. 148, 157
Limited-Slip Differential ................................................ 281, 443
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode............................................. 144
Load Shed Battery Saver On ................................................. 144
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .................................. 144
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor ................................... 144
Loading Vehicle ...................................................................... 337 Tires....................................................................................... 450
Locks Automatic Door..................................................................... 37
Child Protection .................................................................... 38
Power Door ............................................................................ 33
Low Tire Pressure System ..................................................... 177
Lubrication, Body ................................................................... 428
Lug Nuts/Bolts ....................................................... 396, 476, 477 M
Maintenance Free Battery ......................................................417
Maintenance Schedule............................................................ 410
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ..............150, 159
Manual Park Release .........................................................................403
Service ...................................................................................589
Media Hub ...............................................................................551
Memory Seat ..............................................................................44
Methanol...................................................................................480
Mirrors ........................................................................................56 Electric Powered ....................................................................59
Heated .....................................................................................62
Memory...................................................................................44
Outside....................................................................................58
Rearview .............................................................56, 57, 58, 366 Trailer Towing .......................................................................61
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle.....................................................................................14
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..............................................177
Mopar Parts..............................................................................588
MP3 Control ............................................................................. 551
Multi-Function Control Lever .................................................66 N
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) .....................................326
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................................................251
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Rearward ................................................................................ 42
Recline..................................................................................... 43
Tilt ........................................................................................... 43
Up ............................................................................................ 42
Power Steering Fluid .............................................................. 486
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.......................................... 199
Preparation For Jacking ......................................................... 390
PTO (Power Take-Off) ........................................................... 281 R
Radial Ply Tires ....................................................................... 456
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......................... 434, 436
Radio Frequency General Information ........................................... 23, 28, 30, 36
Radio Operation ...................................................................... 555
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................................................... 76
Rear Axle (Differential) .................................................. 442, 443
Rear Camera ............................................................................ 330
Rear ParkSense System .................................................. 309, 317
Rear Window, Sliding .............................................................. 95
Reclining Rear Seats ................................................................. 41
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 358 Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......................... 360
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..................... 362
Reformulated Gasoline .......................................................... 479
Refrigerant ............................................................................... 422
Release, Hood ............................................................................ 95 Reminder, Seat Belt .................................................................189
Remote Keyless Entry...............................................................18 Panic Alarm............................................................................18
Programming Additional Key Fobs ............................. 23, 29
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode........................................................27

Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ...... 500, 522, 541

Uconnect Settings ................................................500, 522, 541
Replacement Bulbs..................................................................371
Replacement Keys .....................................................................29
Replacement Tires ...................................................................459
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................................588
Restraints, Child ......................................................................214
Restraints, Head ........................................................................50 Rotation, Tires..........................................................................466 S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................................................241
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..............................................243
Safety Defects, Reporting .......................................................588
Safety Information, Tire .........................................................444
Safety Tips ................................................................................240
Safety, Exhaust Gas.................................................................240
Schedule, Maintenance........................................................... 410
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ................................200
Seat Belt Reminder ..................................................................146
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