battery replacement 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

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 19
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by either pushing the Panic button a second time
or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or
greater.
NOTE:
• The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition inthe ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic Alarm is
activated. However, the exterior lights and horn will
remain on.
• You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the vehicle when using the key fob to turn off the Panic Alarm due to
the radio frequency noises emitted by the system. Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With Remote
Control
The replacement battery model is one CR2032 battery.
NOTE:

• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for further
information.

• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Remove the emergency key by pushing and holding the release button located on the side of the key fob while
pulling the emergency key out with your other hand.
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5. Replace the battery by pushing the new battery down onan angle toward the top edge of the opening. Then, push
down on the remainder of the battery to lock into place.
Key Fob Battery Replacement
6. To assemble the key fob case, line up the top edge of the back cover with the top of the fob, and press the edges
into the interlocking hinges until all edges snap together
with no large visual gaps.
NOTE:
The key fob battery should only be replaced by qualified
technicians. If the battery requires replacement, see an
authorized dealer. Alternative Back Cover Removal Method:
The back cover of the key fob can also be removed by
inserting the emergency key into the left or right side open
slots, and twisting to pop off the cover.
Alternate Key Fob Back Cover Removal Method
NOTE:
The key fob battery should only be replaced by qualified
technicians. If the battery requires replacement, see an
authorized dealer.

160 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
NOTE:
If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this test
over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion, you will see the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”
symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:

• The MIL will flash for about ten seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or
start the engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD II
system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M
station.

• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illumi -
nated until you place the ignition in the off position or start
the engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD II system
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station. If your OBD II system is
not ready, you should see an autho -
rized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was recently
serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, you may
need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you
normally would in order for your OBD II system to update.
A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that
the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD II system is ready
or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle oper -
ation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to
the I/M station. The I/M station can fail your vehicle
because the MIL is on with the engine running.

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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