weight RAM CHASSIS CAB 2021 Owner's Manual

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE411
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
NOTE:
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed
on the driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of
the driver's side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire,
including the spare tire (if equipped), at least
monthly and inflate to the recommended
pressure for your vehicle.

Example Tire Placard Location (Door) Example Tire Placard Location (B-pillar)

Tire And Loading Information Placard

Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information
about the:

1. Number of people that can be carried in
the vehicle.

2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not
exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on
your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire's load
carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading
conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation
pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard Ú page 199.
NOTE:
Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front
and rear axles must not be exceeded.
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For further information on GAWRs, vehicle
loading, and trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle
Loading” in the “Starting And Operating”
section of this manual.

To determine the maximum loading conditions of
your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading
Information placard. The combined weight of
occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue weight
(if applicable) should never exceed the weight
referenced here.

Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs. (4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg
and there will be five 68 kg passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-340
(5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:

If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
The following table shows examples on how to
calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and
towing capacities of your vehicle with varying
seating configurations and number and size
of occupants. This table is for illustration
purposes only and may not be accurate for the
seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.

For the following example, the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).

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Fluid Level Checks Brake
........................................................ 387Power Steering.......................................... 163Fog Lights............................................... 53, 404Fold Flat Load Floor......................................... 70Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 33Forward Collision Warning............................. 281Four Wheel Drive........................................... 153Four-Way Hazard Flasher............................... 334Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 349Front Axle (Differential).................................. 390Fuel............................................ 196, 433, 436Adding....................................................... 195Additives................................................... 434Clean Air.................................................... 433Diesel.............................................. 196, 436Ethanol...................................................... 434Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................................... 196Filter................................................ 375, 440Gasoline.................................................... 433Light.......................................................... 111Materials Added........................................ 434Methanol................................................... 434Octane Rating........................................... 433Requirements................................. 433, 436Specifications............................................ 436Tank Capacity............................................ 439Fuses............................................................. 394
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 47Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap).............................. 196Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 433Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 433GaugesVoltage..................................................... 128Gear Ranges................................................. 147Gear Selector Override................................. 347Glass Cleaning.............................................. 430Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 201Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 201GuideBody Builders.............................................. 10GVWR............................................................ 199
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 218Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 334Head Restraints............................................... 38Head Rests...................................................... 38Headlights.................................................... 402Automatic High Beam.................................. 52Cleaning................................................... 427High Beam................................................... 51Lights On Reminder..................................... 53Passing........................................................ 52Switch.......................................................... 50
Heated Mirrors.................................................46Heated Seats...................................................37Hill Descent Control...................................... 278Hill Descent Control Indicator....................... 278Hill Start Assist.............................................. 280HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 204HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................47Hood Prop........................................................79Hood Release...................................................79Hub Caps...................................................... 343
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Idle-Up Feature............................................. 132Ignition.............................................................18Switch..........................................................18Illuminated Entry..............................................56Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 41, 42, 335Instrument Cluster...................... 85, 86, 88, 89Descriptions.............................................. 115Display.........................................................90Engine Oil Reset..........................................91Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 429Integrated Trailer Brake Control.................... 207Interior Appearance Care.............................. 428Interior Lights...................................................55Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................57Intervention Regeneration Strategy..... 101, 379Inverter Outlet (115V)......................................74
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.................................................... 424Safety.............................................. 406, 414Sizes.......................................................... 407Snow Tires................................................. 419Spare Tires............................. 419, 420, 421Spinning.................................................... 416Trailer Towing............................................ 206Tread Wear Indicators............................... 417Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 432To Open Hood.................................................. 79Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight....................... 205Torque Converter Clutch................................ 151Towing................................................. 200, 350Disabled Vehicle........................................ 350Guide......................................................... 205Recreational.............................................. 214Weight....................................................... 205Towing Behind A Motorhome......................... 214Traction......................................................... 218Traction Control............................................. 281Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 281Trailer Towing................................................ 200Hitches...................................................... 204Minimum Requirements............................ 205Mirrors......................................................... 46Tips........................................................... 211Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 205Wiring........................................................ 209Trailer Towing Guide...................................... 205Trailer Weight................................................ 205
Transfer Case............................................... 391Electronically Shifted....................... 153, 156Fluid......................................................... 444Transmission................................................ 141Automatic............................... 141, 146, 387Fluid......................................................... 444Maintenance............................................ 387Shifting..................................................... 140Transporting Pets.......................................... 330Tread Wear Indicators.................................. 417Turn Signals.................................. 54, 115, 402
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UconnectPhone Call Features
................................. 264Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone................................... 267Uconnect Phone.................................. 259, 260Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress..................... 265Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress................ 265Bluetooth Communication Link................ 269Call Continuation...................................... 266Call Controls............................................. 264Call Termination....................................... 266Cancel Command..................................... 260Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing............... 262
Help Command......................................... 260Join Calls.................................................. 266Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite................................................ 262Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress................................. 266Managing Your Favorites.......................... 263Natural Speech......................................... 259Operation.................................................. 259Overview................................................... 258Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone....................................... 260Phonebook Download............................... 263Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold............... 266Power-Up.................................................. 269Recent Calls.............................................. 264Redial....................................................... 266To Remove A Favorite............................... 263Toggling Between Calls............................. 266Touch-Tone Number Entry........................ 264Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone.. 266Voice Command....................................... 267Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features..............26Passive Entry Programming.........................26Uconnect System.......................................... 244Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 425Unleaded Gasoline........................................ 433Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................... 297USB..................................................................72

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