brake fluid RAM CHASSIS CAB 2021 Owner's Guide

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INDEX
 Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile
Phone............................................................ 260 WARRANTY INFORMATION...................... 447
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control)
.................................... 164, 166Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 384Adding Fuel.................................................... 196Additives, Fuel............................................... 434Adjust Down........................................................... 35Forward....................................................... 35Rearward..................................................... 35Up................................................................ 35Adjustable Pedals............................................ 40Advance Phone Connectivity......................... 266Air BagAir Bag Operation...................................... 305Air Bag Warning Light................................ 303Enhanced Accident Response......... 310, 352Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 352If Deployment Occurs................................ 309Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 305Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 311Maintenance............................................. 311
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light............. 303Transporting Pets..................................... 330Air Bag Light................................ 107, 303, 331Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter)................................................... 369, 391Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 371Air Conditioner Refrigerant.................. 371, 372Air Conditioner System................................. 371Air Conditioning................................................ 62Air Conditioning Filter....................................... 65Air Conditioning System................................... 64Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 65Air Filter........................................................ 369Air PressureTires......................................................... 415AlarmSecurity Alarm....................................23, 108Alterations/ModificationsVehicle......................................................... 10Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).......................... 384Capacities................................................. 439Disposal................................................... 385Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 273Anti-Lock Warning Light................................ 113Assist, Hill Start............................................. 280Audio Settings............................................... 253Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 220
Auto Down Power Windows..............................77Automatic Door Locks......................................28Automatic Headlights.......................................52Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............64Automatic Transmission....................... 141, 389Adding Fluid.............................................. 389Fluid And Filter Change............................. 389Fluid Change............................................. 389Fluid Level Check............................. 387, 388Fluid Type........................................ 390, 444Shifting..................................................... 146Special Additives...................................... 387Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode... 145AutoPark....................................................... 120AUX Camera......................................... 188, 194Auxiliary Driving Systems.............................. 281Axle Fluid.....................................390, 391, 444Axle Lubrication................................... 390, 391
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Back-Up......................................................... 186Back-Up Camera........................................... 186Battery................................................. 108, 366Blanket..................................................... 130Charging System Light.............................. 108Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................16Battery Saver Feature......................................54

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Belts, Seat
..................................................... 330Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing
................262Body Builders Guide........................................ 10Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 380B-Pillar Location............................................. 411Brake Assist System...................................... 274Brake Control System.................................... 274Brake Fluid.......................................... 387, 444Brake System...................................... 387, 431Fluid Check............................................... 387Master Cylinder......................................... 387Parking...................................................... 137Warning Light............................................ 107Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 141Bulb Replacement......................................... 401Bulbs, Light.......................................... 332, 401
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Cab Top Clearance Lights.............................. 405Camera.......................................................... 186Camera, AUX........................................ 188, 194Camera, Rear...................................... 186, 189Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)......... 439Capacities, Fluid............................................ 439Caps, FillerOil (Engine)................................................ 364Power Steering.......................................... 163Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 385
Car Washes................................................... 428Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 333Cargo Light....................................................... 54CD................................................................. 255Cellular Phone.............................................. 269Center High Mounted Stop Light................... 405Center Seat Storage Compartment.................. 67Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 339Charge Air Cooler.......................................... 386Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 407Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light).............................................. 117Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 330Checks, Safety.............................................. 330Child Restraint.............................................. 312Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 315Child Seat Installation..................... 323, 325How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 322Infant And Child Restraints....................... 313Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 320Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 317Older Children And Child Restraints......... 314Seating Positions...................................... 316Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 433CleaningWheels..................................................... 421Climate Control................................................ 58Automatic.................................................... 59Manual........................................................ 62
Cold Weather Operation................................ 122Compact Spare Tire...................................... 419Contract, Service........................................... 446Controls........................................................ 247Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 385Cooling System............................................. 383Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 384Coolant Level................................... 384, 386Cooling Capacity....................................... 439Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 385Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 384Inspection................................................. 386Points To Remember................................ 386Pressure Cap............................................ 385Radiator Cap............................................. 385Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..... 384, 440Corrosion Protection..................................... 427Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 164, 166Cruise Light................................................... 115Customer Assistance.................................... 445Cybersecurity................................................ 220
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Daytime Running Lights...................................51Dealer Service............................................... 367Defroster, Rear Window...................................62Defroster, Windshield............................ 62, 331Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..............................57Deleting A Phone........................................... 262Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 116
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.................................... 138Diesel Fuel..................................................... 436Diesel Fuel Requirements............................. 436Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming..................... 378Differential, Limited Slip................................ 162Dipsticks Power Steering.......................................... 163Disabled Vehicle Towing................................ 350Disc Drive...................................................... 255Disconnecting................................................ 262DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 385Disturb........................................................... 265Door Ajar........................................................ 110Door Ajar Light............................................... 110Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 28Doors............................................................... 24Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter............ 375Driver Memory Presets.................................. 253Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 33DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................................... 218Dual Rear Wheels....................... 342, 425, 432
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 274Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 273Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 275, 281
Electrical Power Outlets................................... 73Electronic Range Select (ERS)............. 145, 150Electronic Stability Control (ESC).................. 275Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 109Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.... 153, 156Emergency Braking....................................... 137Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 349Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 334Jacking..................................................... 339Jump Starting........................................... 344Emission Control System Maintenance........ 117Engine.................................................. 364, 365Air Cleaner................................................ 369Block Heater............................................. 125Break-In Recommendations............ 136, 137Compartment........................................... 365Compartment Identification...................... 364Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 440Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 333Fails To Start............................................ 121Flooded, Starting...................................... 121Fuel Requirements................................... 433Identification............................................ 365Idling........................................................ 131Jump Starting........................................... 344Oil.................................................... 368, 440Oil Filler Cap............................................. 364Oil Filter.................................................... 369
Oil Reset......................................................91Oil Selection.............................................. 368Oil Synthetic.............................................. 368Overheating.............................................. 346Runaway................................................... 195Starting..................................................... 119Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 310, 352Entry System, Illuminated................................56Ethanol.......................................................... 434Exhaust Brake............................................... 138Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 333Exhaust System..........................333, 382, 391Exterior Lighting...............................................50Exterior Lights........................................ 50, 332
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 369Air Conditioning................................. 65, 372Engine Fuel...................................... 375, 440Engine Oil........................................ 369, 440Engine Oil Disposal................................... 369FlashersTurn Signals.............................. 54, 115, 332Flash-To-Pass...................................................52Flat Tire Stowage.......................................... 343Fluid Capacities............................................ 439Fluid Leaks.................................................... 332

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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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Jack Location
................................................. 339Jack Operation............................................... 339Jacking And Tire Changing............................. 339Jump Starting................................................ 344
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Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs
.............. 17Key Fob Battery Service (Remote
Keyless Entry).................................................. 16Key Fob Programming (Remote
Keyless Entry).................................................. 17Keyless Enter-N-Go........................26, 118, 123Passive Entry............................................... 26Keys................................................................. 15
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Lane Change And Turn Signals........................ 54Lane Change Assist......................................... 54LaneSense.................................................... 183Latches.......................................................... 332Hood........................................................... 79Lead Free Gasoline........................................ 433Leaks, Fluid................................................... 332Life Of Tires................................................... 417Light Bulbs........................................... 332, 401
Lights............................................................ 332Air Bag.................................... 107, 303, 331Automatic High Beam.................................. 52Brake Assist Warning............................... 277Brake Warning.......................................... 107Bulb Replacement.................................... 401Cab Top Clearance................................... 405Cargo........................................................... 54Center Mounted Stop............................... 405Courtesy/Reading....................................... 55Cruise....................................................... 115Daytime Running......................................... 51Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator............................................... 108Exterior...............................................50, 332Fog........................................................... 404Four Wheel Drive Indicator....................... 162Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 334Headlights............................................ 50, 52High Beam................................................... 51Hill Descent Control Indicator................... 278Illuminated Entry......................................... 56Interior......................................................... 55Lights On Reminder..................................... 53Low Fuel................................................... 111Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 110Park.......................................................... 115Passing........................................................ 52
Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 107Security Alarm.......................................... 108Service...................................................... 401Traction Control........................................ 277Transfer Case........................................... 162Turn Signals..................... 54, 115, 332, 402Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions................................ 108, 115Limited-Slip Differential....................... 162, 391Load Shed Battery Saver Mode..................... 105Load Shed Battery Saver On......................... 105Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction........... 105Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............ 105Loading Vehicle............................................. 199Tires.......................................................... 411LocksAutomatic Door............................................28Child Protection...........................................28Power Door..................................................25Low Tire Pressure System............................. 284Lubrication, Body.......................................... 380Lug Nuts/Bolts..................................... 342, 432
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Maintenance Free Battery............................ 366Maintenance Plan......................................... 359Maintenance Schedule............... 353, 357, 359Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).. 110

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