trailer Ram C/V 2013 Owner's Guide

Recreational Towing – All Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels
are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a
tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow
this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, followingthe dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmis- sion in PARK.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, follow- ing the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drive-
train will result.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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CavityCar-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M2 — 20 Amp YellowFront Fog Lamps
M3 — 20 Amp YellowFront/Rear Axle
Locker, Vacuum Pump Motor
M4 — 10 Amp RedTrailer Tow
M5 — 25 Amp NaturalInverter
M6 — 20 Amp YellowPower Outlet #1
(ACC), Rain Sensor, Cigar Lighter (In-
strument Panel or
with Console Rear)Cavity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M7 — 20 Amp YellowPower Outlet #2
(BATT/ACC SE- LECT) – Center
Seat or with Con- sole Rear
M8 — 20 Amp YellowFront Heated Seat –
If Equipped
M9 — 20 Amp YellowRear Heated Seat –
If Equipped
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CavityCar-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M10 — 15 Amp BlueIgnition Off Draw
— Video System, Satellite Radio,
DVD, Hands-Free
Module, Universal Garage Door
Opener, Vanity
Lamp, Streaming
Video Module – If Equipped
M11 — 10 Amp RedClimate Control
System
M12 — 30 Amp GreenAmplifier/RadioCavity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M13 — 20 Amp YellowInstrument Cluster,
SIREN, Clock Mod- ule, Multi-FunctionControl Switch – If Equipped
M14 — 20 Amp YellowTrailer Tow – If
Equipped
M15 — 20 Amp YellowRear View Mirror,
Instrument Cluster, Multi-Function
Control Switch, Tire Pressure Monitor,
Glow Plug Module – If Equipped
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 645

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone otherthan your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter if using your ve-
hicle for any of the following: po-
lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing. X
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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Gasoline, Reformulated.....................538
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................326
Fuel ................................ .323
Speedometer ......................... .323
Tachometer ........................... .315
Gear Ranges ............................ .473
Gear Select Lever Override ..................597
General Information ........................17
Glass Cleaning .......................... .638
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................549
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................549
Guide, Body Builders ........................6
GVWR ................................ .549
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®) ...............145
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .483Hazard Warning Flasher
....................570
Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... .651
Cleaning ............................ .638
Lights On Reminder .....................223
Passing ............................. .227
Replacing ............................ .651
Time Delay ........................... .222
Washers ............................. .222
Head Restraints ......................... .192
Heated Mirrors .......................... .134
Heater ................................ .437
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .468
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .227
Hill Start Assist .......................... .499
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .556
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ............256
Hood Release ........................... .219
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SteeringPower .............................. .485
Tilt Column .......................... .232
Wheel, Heated ........................ .233
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .232
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............435
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .435
Storage ............................... .649
Storage Bin ............................. .279
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .458
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .649
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ...............196
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .253
Sun Roof .............................. .266
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........75
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .498
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .612
System, Remote Starting .....................30 Tachometer
............................. .315
Telescoping Steering Column .................232
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........446
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............326
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .232
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........510
Tire Markings ........................... .502
Tires ................................. .122
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................523
Air Pressure .......................... .514
Chains .............................. .525
Changing ............................ .571
Compact Spare ........................ .520
General Information .....................514
High Speed .......................... .517
Inflation Pressures ...................... .516
Jacking .............................. .571
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Life of Tires.......................... .523
Load Capacity ........................ .510
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............528
Pressure Warning Light ...................319
Quality Grading ....................... .675
Radial .............................. .517
Replacement .......................... .523
Rotation ............................. .527
Safety .............................. .502
Sizes ............................... .504
Snow Tires ........................... .519
Spare Tire ............................ .573
Spinning ............................ .522
Trailer Towing ........................ .561
Tread Wear Indicators ....................522
Tire Safety Information .....................502
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................558
Torque Converter Clutch ....................481 Towing
............................... .551
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................159
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .599
Guide .............................. .557
Recreational .......................... .566
Weight .............................. .557
Towing Assistance ........................ .159
Traction ............................... .482
Traction Control ......................... .492
Traction Control Switch .....................492
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................498
Trailer Towing .......................... .551
Cooling System Tips .....................565
Hitches ............................. .556
Minimum Requirements ..................559
Tips................................ .564
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................558
W
iring .............................. .563
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .557
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Trailer Weight........................... .557
Transmission ........................... .631
Automatic ........................... .468
Fluid ............................... .631
Transmitter
Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .28
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .256
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........21
Transporting Pets .........................114
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .522
Trip Odometer .......................... .315
Turn Signals ............................ .315
UCI Connector .......................... .380
Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone) ...............145
Umbrella Holder ......................... .282
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................675
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .380
Universal Transmitter ..................... .256
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .537Upholstery Care
......................... .637
Vanity Mirrors .......................... .135
Variance, Compass ....................... .345
Vehicle Certification Label ...................548
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............7
Vehicle Loading ..........................511
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............8
Vehicle Storage .......................... .458
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .612
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................176
Warning Flasher, Hazard ....................570
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .315
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .672
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .622
Washing Vehicle ......................... .634
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