Trailer Ram 4500 Chassis Cab 2020 Manual Online

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Trailer
After pressing the Trailer button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Once selecting the specific trailer, the following
programmable options become available:Transport Mode
On Off
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.
Setting Name Selectable Options
Setting NameSelectable Options
TrailerTrailer 1 Trailer 2Trailer 3Trailer 4
Setting Name Selectable Options
Use This TrailerOn Off
Braking Light ElectricLight Electric
Over Hydraulic Heavy Electric
Heavy Electric
Over Hydraulic
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NOTE:
For further information about Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring, refer to “Auxiliary Driving Systems” in “Safety.”Tire Pressure
Are you sure you want to delete the Tire Pressure Settings for Trailer 1?
Yes No
Number Of Axles
+ -
Number Of Tires
+ -
NOTE:
After pressing Next, the Tire Pressure screen appears. The default for this option is 50 PSI (344 kPa), however the range is selectable anywhere
between 25–125 PSI (172–862 kPa). Once PSI (kPa) is programmed the pairing screen appears. Tire sensors must be paired in order shown. Starting
with Tire 1, deflate tire by 5 PSI (34 kPa) and wait for a horn chirp. Repeat process until complete. Do not exit the pairing screen until process is
complete. If pairing has been unsuccessful, a double horn chirp will sound, and a prompt on the touchscreen will allow you to retry the procedure
“Retry” will only appear when setup fails. Each tire must be successfully paired during a single pairing process to receive the success screen. Trailer Name List of Trailer Names
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, snowmobile, travel, utility, and 5th wheel.
Setting Name Selectable Options

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Four-Way Hazard Flasher
.........................294Freeing A Stuck Vehicle...........................324Front Axle (Differential)...........................370Fuel.................................... 269, 399, 402Adding.............................................268Additives..........................................400Capacity...........................................405Clean Air..........................................399Diesel.............................. 269, 402, 410Ethanol............................................400Filler Cap (Gas Cap)............................268Filter....................................... 354, 407Gasoline..........................................399Light...............................................113Materials Added.................................400Methanol.........................................400Octane Rating...................................399Requirements........................... 399, 402Specifications....................................402Tank Capacity....................................405Fuses..................................................305
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).................67Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap).........................268Gasoline, Clean Air.................................399Gasoline, Reformulated...........................399Gauges Voltage............................................194Gear Ranges.........................................207
Gear Selector Override............................ 322General Information....................... 132, 140Glass Cleaning...................................... 396Gross Axle Weight Rating......................... 274Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.................... 274GuideBody Builders...................................... 11GVWR................................................. 273
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.............................. 292Hazard Warning Flashers........................ 294Head Restraints...................................... 36Head Rests............................................ 36Headlights........................................... 301Automatic High Beam........................... 45Cleaning.......................................... 394High Beam......................................... 45Lights On Reminder.............................. 47Passing............................................. 46Switch............................................... 44Heated Mirrors....................................... 43Hill Descent Control............................... 128Hill Descent Control Indicator................... 128Hill Start Assist..................................... 122HitchesTrailer Towing................................... 278Hoisting.............................................. 374
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)................ 67Hood Prop............................................. 66Hood Release......................................... 66Hub Caps............................................ 318
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Idle-Up Feature..................................... 198Ignition................................................. 17Switch............................................... 17Illuminated Entry..................................... 49In Vehicle HelpVehicle User Guide............................... 12Inside Rearview Mirror...................... 40, 294Instrument Cluster.................87, 88, 90, 91Descriptions..................................... 117Display.............................................. 92Engine Oil Reset.................................. 93Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............... 396Integrated Trailer Brake Control................ 281Interior Appearance Care........................ 395Interior Lights......................................... 48Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).............. 50Intervention Regeneration Strategy... 103, 359Inverter Outlet (115V).............................. 80iPod/USB/MP3 Control........................... 481
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Jack Location....................................... 314Jack Operation..................................... 314Jacking And Tire Changing....................... 314
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Methanol
.............................................400Mirrors..................................................40Electric Powered..................................41Heated..............................................43Memory.............................................32Outside..............................................41Rearview.................................... 40, 294Trailer Towing......................................42Modifications/Alterations Vehicle..............................................11Monitor, Tire Pressure System..................132Mopar Accessories.................................413Mopar Parts.........................................502MP3 Control.........................................481Multi-Function Control Lever.......................44
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Navigation System (Uconnect GPS)............258New Vehicle Break-In Period.....................202Noise ControlMaintenance.....................................371Tampering Prohibited..........................372Noise Emission Warranty.................371, 372
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Occupant Restraints...............................141Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)..................399Oil Change Indicator...............................335Oil Filter, Change...................................349Oil Filter, Selection.................................349
Oil Pressure Light.................................. 110Oil Reset............................................... 93Oil, Engine........................... 347, 407, 410Capacity.......................................... 405Change Interval................................. 347Dipstick........................................... 345Disposal.......................................... 349Filter............................... 349, 407, 410Filter Disposal................................... 349Identification Logo..................... 347, 348Materials Added To............................ 349Pressure Warning Light....................... 110Recommendation.............................. 347Synthetic......................................... 349Viscosity.......................................... 348Onboard Diagnostic System..................... 118Operating Precautions............................ 118Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................... 11, 503Outside Rearview Mirrors.......................... 41Overdrive............................................. 212Overdrive OFF Switch............................. 212Overheating, Engine............................... 321
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Paint Care........................................... 393Panic Alarm............................................ 14Parking Brake....................................... 204ParkSense System, Rear................. 246, 250Passive Entry.......................................... 26
Pedals, Adjustable................................... 39Pets................................................... 179Placard, Tire And Loading Information........ 379PowerDistribution Center (Fuses).................. 306Door Locks......................................... 26Mirrors.............................................. 41Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)....... 78, 80Seats................................................ 31Sliding Rear Window............................. 66Steering.................................... 41, 229Take-Off Adapter............................... 228Take-Off Operation............................. 228Windows........................................... 64Power SeatsDown................................................ 31Forward............................................. 31Rearward........................................... 31Recline.............................................. 31Tilt................................................... 31Up.................................................... 31Power Steering Fluid.............................. 409Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.............. 149Preparation For Jacking.......................... 314PTO (Power Take-Off)............................. 228
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Radial Ply Tires..................................... 384Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap). 363, 365Radio Operation.................................... 483
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Snow Chains (Tire Chains)
.......................390Snow Plow...........................................286Snow Tires...........................................387Spare Tires...................................387, 388Spark Plugs..........................................407Speed Control Accel/Decel......................................231Cancel.............................................231Resume...........................................231Speed Control (Cruise Control)..........230, 232Starting............................... 183, 184, 187Automatic Transmission............... 183, 187Button...............................................17Cold Weather....................................187Engine Block Heater...........................190Engine Fails To Start...........................186Starting And Operating............................184Starting Procedures........................184, 187Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines)..........187Starting Procedures (Gas Engines).............183SteeringPower..............................................229Tilt Column.........................................38Wheel, Heated.....................................38Wheel, Tilt..........................................38Steering Wheel Audio Controls..................481Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls....................................481Storage.................................................72Storage Compartment, Center Seat..............73
Storage, Vehicle.............................. 63, 393Storing Your Vehicle............................... 393Sunglasses Storage................................. 81Sway Control, Trailer.............................. 127Synthetic Engine Oil............................... 349
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Telescoping Steering Column..................... 38Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).......... 62TiltDown................................................ 31Up.................................................... 31Tilt Steering Column................................. 38Tip Start...................................... 183, 188Tire And Loading Information Placard......... 379Tire Markings....................................... 375Tire Safety Information........................... 374Tires........................... 182, 382, 387, 392Aging (Life Of Tires)............................ 385Air Pressure...................................... 382Chains............................................. 390Changing......................................... 314Compact Spare................................. 387Dual............................... 317, 391, 398General Information................... 382, 387High Speed....................................... 383Inflation Pressure............................... 383Jacking............................................ 314Life Of Tires...................................... 385Load Capacity................................... 379
Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)................................ 113, 132Quality Grading................................. 392Radial............................................. 384Replacement.................................... 385Rotation.......................................... 391Safety..................................... 374, 382Sizes.............................................. 376Snow Tires....................................... 387Spare Tires.............................. 387, 388Spinning.......................................... 384Trailer Towing................................... 280Tread Wear Indicators......................... 385Wheel Nut Torque.............................. 397To Open Hood........................................ 66Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.................. 279Torque Converter Clutch......................... 212Towing........................................ 274, 326Disabled Vehicle................................ 326Guide.............................................. 279Recreational..................................... 288Weight............................................ 279Towing Behind A Motorhome................... 288Traction.............................................. 292Traction Control.................................... 124Traction Control Switch........................... 124Trailer Sway Control (TSC)....................... 127Trailer Towing....................................... 274Cooling System Tips........................... 285Hitches........................................... 278
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Minimum Requirements
......................279Mirrors..............................................42Tips................................................284Trailer And Tongue Weight....................279Wiring..............................................284Trailer Towing Guide...............................279Trailer Weight.......................................279Transfer Case.......................................371Electronically Shifted...................219, 222Fluid....................................... 409, 412Transmission........................................213Automatic......................... 207, 213, 368Fluid....................................... 409, 412Maintenance.....................................368Shifting............................................205Transporting Pets..................................179Tread Wear Indicators.............................385Turn Signals........................... 47, 117, 301
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Uconnect Uconnect Settings
....................... 415, 423, 424,438, 440, 458, 459Uconnect PhoneCall Continuation................................480Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features.. 26, 423, 424, 438, 440, 458, 459
Passive Entry Programming.......... 26, 423, 438, 458Uconnect Voice Command....................... 485Uniform Tire Quality Grades..................... 392Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).... 67Universal Transmitter............................... 67Unleaded Gasoline................................ 399Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................ 146USB.................................................... 481
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 397Vehicle Loading............................. 273, 379Vehicle Modifications/Alterations................ 11Vehicle Storage............................... 63, 393Vehicle User GuideIn Vehicle Help.................................... 12Navigation.......................................... 12Operating Instructions........................... 12Searching User Guide........................... 12Viscosity, Engine Oil............................... 348Voice Recognition System (VR)................. 485Voltmeter............................................ 194
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Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Descriptions)
........................................ 112Warnings And Cautions............................. 11Warranty Information............................. 502Washers, Windshield........................ 50, 345
Washing Vehicle................................... 394WaterDriving Through................................. 292Water SeparatorDiesel Fuel....................................... 354Wheel And Wheel Tire Care...................... 389Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim...................... 389Wheel Covers....................................... 318Wind Buffeting........................................ 66Window Fogging...................................... 63Windows............................................... 64Power............................................... 64Rear Sliding....................................... 66Reset Auto-Up..................................... 65Windshield Defroster............................. 181Windshield Washers........................ 50, 345Fluid......................................... 50, 345Windshield Wiper Blades........................ 360Windshield Wipers................................... 50Wipers Blade Replacement..................... 360Wipers, Intermittent................................. 50Wipers, Rain Sensitive.............................. 51Wireless Charging Pad.............................. 81

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