Ram C/V 2013 Owner's Manual

The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.2
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Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
not lit during starting, see your authorized
dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
• Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and interfer-
ing with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
• Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top
of already installed floor mats. Additional floor
mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the
pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
• Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always
properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have
been removed for cleaning.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
• If required, mounting posts must be properly in-
stalled, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ........................... .130
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . .130
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .131
▫ Outside Mirrors ..................... .132
▫ Driver’s
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror —
If Equipped ......................... .132
▫Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ..........132
▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped ............133
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...........134▫
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With
Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped .........134
▫ Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped .......134
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . .135
 BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .136
▫ Rear Cross Path ..................... .142
▫ Modes Of Operation ...................144
 Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED ..........145
▫ Operation .......................... .147
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▫Phone Call Features ....................155
▫ Uconnect® Phone Features ...............158
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ............163
▫ Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect® Phone .....................165
▫ General Information ...................176
 VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED .......176
▫ Voice Command System Operation .........176
▫ Commands ......................... .178
▫ Voice Training ....................... .182
 SEATS ............................. .182
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ..............183
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ............186▫
Heated Seats — If Equipped ..............187
▫ Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster . . . .190
▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped ......191
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .192
▫ Stow ’n Go® Seating — If Equipped ........196
▫ Quad Seats — If Equipped ...............202
▫ Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped ......206
▫ Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped .....207
▫ Third Row Power Folding Seat —
If Equipped ......................... .208
▫ Manually Folding Third Row Seats —
If Equipped ......................... .210
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks .........214
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DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED . . . .214
▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking
RKE Transmitter To Memory .............215
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With
Memory Seat ONLY) ...................218
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........219
 LIGHTS ............................ .221
▫ Headlight Switch ..................... .221
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......222
▫ Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped . . .222
▫ Headlight Delay — If Equipped ...........222
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................223
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....223
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ...........223▫
Dimmer Controls .....................224
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................226
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .226
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................227
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................227
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .227
▫ Battery Protection .....................227
 WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS ......228
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............229
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............229
▫ Windshield Washers ....................229
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .229
▫ Rear Wiper And Washer .................230
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........230
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .232
 HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .233
 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED ......234
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .236
▫ To Activate ......................... .237
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................237
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .238
▫ To Resume Speed .....................238
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............238
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................239 
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .239
▫ ParkSense® Sensors ....................240
▫ ParkSense® Warning Display .............240
▫ ParkSense® Display ....................241
▫ Enabling/Disabling ParkSense® ...........245
▫ Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist
System ............................ .245
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..........246
▫ ParkSense® System Usage Precautions .......246
 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .249
▫ Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ............250
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▫Turning ParkView® On Or Off — Without
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ............251
 OVERHEAD CONSOLES .................251
▫ Front Overhead Console .................251
▫ Courtesy/Interior Lighting ..............252
▫ Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) .......253
▫ Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights —
If Equipped ......................... .254
▫ Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped .....255
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .256
▫ Before
You Begin Programming HomeLink® . . .257
▫Programming A Rolling Code .............258
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........260▫
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink®
Button ............................ .261
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......261
▫ Using HomeLink® .....................263
▫ Security ........................... .263
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................264
▫ General Information ....................265
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........266
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............267
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........267
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............267
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........267
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................267
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▫Venting Sunroof — Express ..............268
▫ Sunshade Operation ....................268
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .268
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................268
▫ Ignition Off Operation ..................269
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed ...................269
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .269
 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED .........274
 CUPHOLDERS ....................... .275
▫ Instrument Panel Cupholders .............276
▫ Super Console — If Equipped .............276
▫ Premium Console Cupholders —
If Equipped ......................... .277▫
Interior Bottle Holders ..................278
▫ Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped .......279
 STORAGE ........................... .279
▫ Glove Compartments ..................279
▫ Door Trim Panel Storage ................281
▫ Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped ......281
▫ Umbrella Holder .....................282
▫ Second Row Seat Storage Bins —
If Equipped ......................... .282
▫ Storage Bin Safety Warning ...............284
▫ Coat Hooks ........................ .285
▫ Cargo Area Storage ....................285
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