warning Ram 4500 Chassis Cab 2020 Owner's Manual

WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident and
personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the
road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle
is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious accident. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you
find yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit
the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared to help you get acquainted with your new Ram brand vehicle and to provide a convenient reference for common
questions.
Not all features shown in this manual may apply to your vehicle. For additional information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html (U.S.), www.owners.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Ram brand dealer.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously
impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with
a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend or use public transportation.
This Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may
also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and
equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or
make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
With respect to vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Warranty Booklet by calling
1-866-726-4636 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada), or by contacting your dealer.
This Owner’s Manual is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. Your most up-to-date Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect
manuals and Warranty Booklet can be found by visiting the website on the back cover. U.S. residents can purchase replacement kits by visiting
www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement kits by calling 1-800-387-1143.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower
and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

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INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............................11
Essential Information .................................. 11
Symbols ........................................................ 11
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ...............................11
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS .........................11
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .......11
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED ...............12
KEYS ......................................................................13
Key Fob......................................................... 13
IGNITION SWITCH ...............................................17
Keyless Push Button Ignition ...................... 17
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (GASOLINE) ...18
How To Use Remote Start ........................... 18
Remote Start Abort Message ...................... 19
To Enter Remote Start Mode ...................... 19
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without
Driving
The Vehicle .................................................. 19 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle .......................................................... 20 Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped ................................................... 20 General Information .................................... 20 REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (DIESEL)......... 20
How To Use Remote Start ........................... 21
Remote Start Abort Message...................... 21
To Enter Remote Start Mode ...................... 21
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without
Driving The Vehicle ...................................... 22 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle .......................................................... 22 Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped ................................................... 22
SENTRY KEY.......................................................... 22
Key Programming ....................................... 23
Replacement Keys ..................................... 23
General Information .................................... 23
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .............................. 24
To Arm The System ...................................... 24
To Disarm The System ................................ 24
Rearming Of The System............................. 25
Security System Manual Override .............. 25
DOORS .................................................................. 25
Manual Door Locks...................................... 25
Power Door Locks — If Equipped ............... 26
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry .......... 26
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ....... 29
Child-Protection Door Lock ........................ 29
SEATS ................................................................ 30
Manual Front Seat Adjustment................... 30
Power Driver Seat Adjustment —
If Equipped ................................................... 31 Driver Memory Seats — If Equipped .......... 32
Heated Seats — If Equipped ....................... 34
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped................... 35 HEAD RESTRAINTS ..........................................36
Front Head Restraints ................................. 36
Rear Head Restraint Adjustment ............... 37
Rear Head Restraint Removal .................... 37
STEERING WHEEL .............................................38
Tilt Steering Column .................................. 38
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 38
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS —
IF EQUIPPED .........................................................39
MIRRORS ..............................................................40
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ...... 40
Automatic Dimming Mirror —
If Equipped .................................................. 40 Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View
Camera Display — If Equipped ................... 40 Outside Mirrors ........................................... 41
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming
Mirror — If Equipped .................................... 41 Power Mirrors — If Equipped ...................... 41
Power Convex Mirror Switch —
If Equipped ................................................... 42 Trailer Towing Mirrors.................................. 42
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .................... 43
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse —
If Equipped ................................................... 43 Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ................. 43
Illuminated Vanity Mirror —
If Equipped ................................................... 44

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS ...............................................44 Multifunction Lever ...................................... 44
Headlight Switch .......................................... 44
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) ................. 45
High/Low Beam Switch ............................... 45
Automatic High Beam Headlamp
Control — If Equipped .................................. 45 Flash-To-Pass ............................................. 46
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......... 46
Parking Lights And Panel Lights ................. 46
Directional LED Headlamp System —
If Equipped ................................................... 46 Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ......................... 46 Headlight Delay ............................................ 47
Lights-On Reminder ..................................... 47
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .................. 47
Turn Signals ............................................. 47
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ............. 47
Cargo Lights/Trailer Spotter Lights —
If Equipped ................................................... 47 Battery Saver................................................ 48
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................48
Courtesy Lights ............................................ 48
Illuminated Entry ......................................... 49
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ............50
Windshield Wipers ..................................... 50
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........... 51 CLIMATE CONTROLS ........................................... 51
Manual Climate Control Overview ............ 52
Automatic Climate Control Overview .......... 55
Climate Control Functions........................... 62
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...... 62
Operating Tips ............................................. 63
WINDOWS ............................................................ 64
Power Windows — If Equipped .................... 64
Wind Buffeting ............................................ 66
HOOD .................................................................... 66
To Open The Hood ...................................... 66
To Close The Hood ....................................... 67
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED ........ 67
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink® .................................................. 68 Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ..... 70
Using HomeLink®........................................ 71
Security......................................................... 71
Troubleshooting Tips ................................... 71
General Information .................................... 72
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ........................................ 72
Storage ......................................................... 72
Cupholders .................................................. 77
Electrical Power Outlets ............................ 78
Power Inverter — If Equipped ..................... 80
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped ........ 81
Overhead Sunglass Storage ....................... 81
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER..........82Base / Midline Instrument Cluster
Descriptions ................................................. 83
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .....................85
Premium Instrument Cluster
Descriptions ................................................. 86
DIESEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .........................87
DIESEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ................ 88
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......................................90
Diesel INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................. 91
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY .......................92
Instrument Cluster Display Controls .......... 92
Oil Life Reset ............................................... 93
Display Menu Items ..................................... 94
Diesel Messages And Warnings —
6.7L Cummins Diesel Engine ................... 103 Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions
— If Equipped .......................................... 107
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ............... 108
Red Warning Lights ................................... 108
Yellow Warning Lights ............................... 111Yellow Indicator Lights .............................. 115
Green Indicator Lights ............................... 116White Indicator Lights ............................... 117Blue Indicator Lights ................................. 118

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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ....... 118
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity..............................................118
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ...................................................... 119
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES ............................................ 120
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................. 120
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ...121
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ........................ 129
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation — If Equipped............................129 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) .....................................................132
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................. 141
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ....141
Important Safety Precautions ...................141Seat Belt Systems ..................................... 142Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...151Child Restraints ........................................160
Transporting Pets ....................................179
SAFETY TIPS .................................................... 180
Transporting Passengers ..........................180
Exhaust Gas ........................................... 180
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................180 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................182
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE — GAS ENGINE .........183
Automatic Transmission............................ 183
Tip Start Feature ....................................... 183Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition ................... 184
Normal Starting Using ENGINE START/
STOP Button ............................................ 184 Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ......................... 187 After Starting .............................................. 187
STARTING THE ENGINE — DIESEL ENGINE .... 187
Automatic Transmission............................ 187
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition ................... 188
Extreme Cold Weather .............................. 190
Normal Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold
Air Temperature Above 66°F (19°C) ....... 191 Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold Air
Temperature 0°F To 66°F
(–18°C to 19°C) ....................................... 191 Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold Air
Temperature Below 0°F (-18°C) .............. 192 Starting Fluids ............................................ 193 NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE ....... 194
Cold Weather Precautions ........................ 194
Engine Idling ............................................. 197
Noise .......................................................... 198
Stopping The Engine ................................. 198Idle Shutdown ............................................ 199
Programmable Maximum Vehicle Speed ..... 199

Operating Precautions .............................. 200
Cooling System Tips .................................. 200
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Manual
Regeneration - If Equipped ....................... 201
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ........ 201
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
GAS ENGINE ...................................................... 202
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
DIESEL ENGINE .................................................. 202
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE
(ENGINE BRAKING) ........................................... 203
PARKING BRAKE .............................................. 204
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ........................... 205 Ignition Park Interlock ............................... 206Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System ....................................................... 206 Six–Speed Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped ................................................ 207 Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped ................................................. 213
AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED ........... 218

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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —
IF EQUIPPED ...................................................... 218 Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Eight
Speed Transmission) — If Equipped ........219 Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
(Six Speed Transmisson) —
If Equipped ...............................................222 Manually Shifted Transfer Case —
If Equipped .................................................226
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL .......................... 228
POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) OPERATION — IF
EQUIPPED .......................................................... 228
POWER STEERING ............................................. 229
Hydraulic Power Steering ..........................229
SPEED CONTROL .............................................. 230
To Activate .................................................. 230To Set A Desired Speed .............................230To Vary The Speed Setting ........................ 230To Accelerate For Passing ........................ 231To Resume Speed......................................231
To Deactivate .............................................231
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED .................................................... 232
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Operation ....................................................233 Activating Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) .............................................. 234 To Activate/Deactivate .............................. 234
To Set A Desired ACC Speed ..................... 235To Cancel.................................................... 235To Turn Off.................................................. 235
To Resume ................................................. 236
To Vary The Speed Setting ........................ 236
Setting The Following Distance In ACC..... 237Overtake Aid............................................... 239ACC Operation At Stop............................... 239Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ........ 239Display Warnings And Maintenance ........ 240Precautions While Driving With ACC......... 241
General Information .................................. 244Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise
Control Mode ............................................. 244
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED .....................................................246
ParkSense Sensors ................................... 246
ParkSense Warning Display ...................... 247
ParkSense Display ..................................... 247
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .......... 249Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist
System ........................................................ 249 Cleaning The ParkSense System.............. 249
ParkSense System Usage Precautions .... 249 PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR
PARK ASSIST ................................................... 250
ParkSense Sensors ................................... 251
ParkSense Warning Display...................... 251
ParkSense Display..................................... 251
Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear
ParkSense .................................................. 254 Service The ParkSense Front/Rear Park
Assist System ............................................. 254 Cleaning The ParkSense System.............. 254
ParkSense System Usage Precautions .... 254
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ........................... 256
LaneSense Operation................................ 256
Turning LaneSense On Or Off ................... 256
LaneSense Warning Message .................. 257Changing LaneSense Status..................... 258
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............ 258
AUX Camera — If Equipped ...................... 261
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ..................................................... 261
AUX Camera — If Equipped ...................... 267
ENGINE RUNAWAY ............................................ 267
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GAS ENGINE ...... 268 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ................ 268

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REFUELING THE VEHICLE —
DIESEL ENGINE ................................................. 269 Fuel Filler Cap ............................................269
Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel ................269Bulk Fuel Storage — Diesel Fuel ...............269
Diesel Exhaust Fluid ..................................270Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage ....................270
Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ........... 271
VEHICLE LOADING .......................................... 273
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ......273Payload .......................................................273Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ............273
Tire Size ......................................................273
Rim Size......................................................273
Inflation Pressure ......................................273
Curb Weight................................................273
Loading .......................................................273
TRAILER TOWING ............................................ 274
Common Towing Definitions .....................274Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum
Trailer Weight .............................................278 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) .......................................279 Trailer And Tongue Weight .......................279
Towing Requirements ...............................279
Towing Tips ................................................284 SNOWPLOW ....................................................... 286
Before Plowing ........................................... 286
Snowplow Prep Package Model
Availability .................................................. 286 Over The Road Operation With Snowplow
Attached ..................................................... 287 Operating Tips ............................................ 287General Maintenance................................ 287
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) .......................................... 288
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ........................................................ 288 Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive
Models ........................................................ 289 Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive
Models ........................................................ 289
DRIVING TIPS ...................................................... 292
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 292
Driving Through Water .............................. 292
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .................... 294
ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED..... 294General Information .................................. 299
BULB REPLACEMENT ......................................300
Replacement Bulbs .............................. 300
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ........................... 301
FUSES ..................................................................305
Power Distribution Center ......................... 306 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...................... 314
4500/5500 Models .................................. 315
Preparations For Jacking .......................... 315
Jacking Instructions 4500 And
5500 Series ............................................... 315 To Stow The Flat Or Spare —
If Equipped ................................................ 318 Hub Caps/Wheel Covers —
If Equipped ............................................... 318
JUMP STARTING ............................................... 319
Preparations For Jump Start ..................... 320
Jump Starting Procedure .......................... 320
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......................... 321
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE — 6–SPEED
TRANSMISSION ................................................ 322
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 – SPEED
TRANSMISSION ................................................ 323
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................ 324
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...................... 326
Two-Wheel Drive Models ........................... 327
Four-Wheel Drive Models .......................... 327
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped ...... 328
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ................................................................ 328
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....................... 328

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FUEL REQUIREMENTS — GAS ENGINE .......... 399 6.4L Engine ................................................399
Reformulated Gasoline ........................ 399Materials Added To Fuel .........................400
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ....................400
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex
Fuel Vehicles ..............................................400 CNG And LP Fuel System
Modifications .............................................400 MMT In Gasoline ........................................401
Fuel System Cautions ................................401Carbon Monoxide Warnings ....................401
FUEL REQUIREMENTS – DIESEL ENGINE .. 402
Fuel Specifications ...................................402
Biodiesel Fuel Requirements ....................403
VEHICLE SPECIFCATIONS ................................. 404
FLUID CAPACITIES — GAS ENGINE ............... 405
FLUID CAPACITIES — DIESEL ENGINE ......... 405
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — GAS ENGINE .... 407 Engine ........................................................ 407
Chassis .....................................................409
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS —
DIESEL ENGINE ................................................. 410
Engine ........................................................ 410
Chassis .......................................................412
MOPAR ACCESSORIES .................................... 413
Authentic Accessories By Mopar .............413
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS .......................................414
CYBERSECURITY ............................................... 414
UCONNECT SETTINGS .......................................415 Uconnect 3 Settings .................................. 415Uconnect 4/4C/4C NAV Settings ............. 430Uconnect 4C NAV With 12-inch Display
Settings ...................................................... 449
SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION ........... 467
Safety Guidelines....................................... 467
UCONNECT 3 WITH 5-INCH DISPLAY ..............468
Introduction................................................ 468
Radio Mode ................................................ 469
Media Mode ............................................... 472Phone Mode ............................................... 474
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED ......................................................... 481
Radio Operation ......................................... 481
Media Mode ............................................... 481
IPOD®/USB/MP3 CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................481
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ...483
Regulatory And Safety Information........... 484 VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ................. 485
Introducing Uconnect ................................ 485
Get Started................................................. 485Basic Voice Commands ............................ 485Radio .......................................................... 486
Media ......................................................... 488Phone ......................................................... 489Voice Text Reply — If Equipped ................. 490
Climate (4C/4C NAV)................................. 491Navigation (4C NAV) .................................. 492
SiriusXM Guardian™ (4C/4C NAV) —
If Equipped ................................................. 492 Register (4C/4C NAV)................................ 493
Mobile App (4C/4C NAV) ........................... 493
SiriusXM® Travel Link (4C NAV) ............... 494Siri® Eyes Free — If Equipped ................. 495
Using Do Not Disturb ................................ 496
Android Auto™ — If Equipped .................. 496Apple CarPlay® — If Equipped ................. 497
General Information .................................. 498
Additional Information............................... 499

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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer, congratulations on selecting
your new vehicle. Be assured that it represents
precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and
high quality.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go
places and perform tasks that are not intended
for conventional passenger vehicles. It handles
and maneuvers differently from many
passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road,
so take time to become familiar with your
vehicle. If equipped, the two-wheel drive version
of this vehicle was designed for on-road use
only. It is not intended for off-road driving or use
in other severe conditions suited for a
four-wheel drive vehicle. Before you start to
drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be
sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,
particularly those used for braking, steering,
transmission, and transfer case shifting. Learn
how your vehicle handles on different road
surfaces. Your driving skills will improve with
experience. When driving off-road, or working
the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect
the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of
physics. Always observe federal, state, provin-cial and local laws wherever you drive. As with
other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or
a collision. Refer to the “Driving Tips” in
“Starting and Operating” for further informa
-
tion.
This Owner's Manual has been prepared with
the assistance of service and engineering
specialists to acquaint you with the operation
and maintenance of your vehicle. It is
supplemented by Warranty Information, and
customer-oriented documents. Within this
information, you will find a description of the
services that FCA US LLC offers to its
customers, the vehicle's warranty coverage,
and the details of the terms and conditions for
maintaining its validity. Please take the time to
read all of these publications carefully before
driving your vehicle for the first time. Following
the instructions, recommendations, tips, and
important warnings in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your
vehicle. This Owner's Manual describes all versions of
this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated
to specific markets or versions are not expressly
indicated in the text. Therefore, you should only
consider the information which is related to the
trim level, engine, and version that you have
purchased. Any content introduced throughout
the Owner's Information, that may or may not be
applicable to your vehicle, will be identified with
the wording “If Equipped”. All data contained in
this publication are intended to help you use
your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US
LLC aims at a constant improvement of the
vehicles produced. For this reason, it reserves
the right to make changes to the model
described for technical and/or commercial
reasons. For further information, contact an
authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that an
authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has
factory-trained technicians and genuine
MOPAR® parts, and cares about your
satisfaction.

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Consult the Table of Contents to determine
which section contains the information you
desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends
on the items of equipment ordered, certain
descriptions and illustrations may differ from
your vehicle's equipment.
The detailed Index at the back of this Owner's
Manual contains a complete listing of all
subjects.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored labels
whose symbols indicate precautions to be
observed when using this component. Refer to
“Warning Lights and Messages” in “Getting To
Know Your Instrument Panel” for further infor -
mation on the symbols used in your vehicle.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS
against operating procedures that could result
in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also
contains CAUTIONS against procedures that
could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may
miss important information. Observe all Warn -
ings and Cautions.
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not
apply to body modifications or special equip -
ment installed by van conversion/camper
manufacturers/body builders. US residents
refer to the Warranty Information, Section
2.1.C. Canadian residents refer to the “What Is
Not Covered” section of the Warranty Informa -
tion. Such equipment includes video monitors,
VCRs, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc. For
warranty coverage and service on these items,
contact the applicable manufacturer. Operating instructions for the special equip
-
ment installed by the conversion/camper
manufacturer should also be supplied with your
vehicle. If these instructions are missing, please
contact an authorized dealer for assistance in
obtaining replacement documents from the
applicable manufacturer.
For information on the Body Builder’s Guide
refer to www.ramtrucks.com . This website
contains dimensional and technical specifica -
tions for your vehicle. It is intended for Second
Stage Manufacturer's technical support. For
service issues, contact an authorized dealer.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle
could seriously affect its roadworthiness and
safety and may lead to a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
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IGNITION SWITCH
Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the igni -
tion switch with the push of a button as long as
the Remote Keyless Entry key fob is in the
passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four oper -
ating positions; three of which are labeled and
will illuminate when in position. The three posi -
tions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth
position is START. During START, RUN will illumi -
nate.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with
the push of a button, the key fob may have a low
or depleted battery. In this situation, a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition
switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the
emergency key) of the key fob against the
START/STOP ignition button, with your foot
applied on the brake pedal, and push to operate
the ignition switch.
Keyless Push Button Ignition

The push button ignition can be placed in the
following modes:
OFF
The engine is stopped.
Some electrical devices (e.g. Central locking,
alarm, etc.) are still available.
ACC
Engine is not started.
Some electrical devices are available. RUN

Driving position.
All the electrical devices are available.
START
The engine will start.
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (Accessory)
3 — ON/RUN
WARNING!
When exiting the vehicle, always remove
the key fob from the vehicle and lock your
vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil -
dren, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the ON/RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
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