weight RAM CHASSIS CAB 2022 Owner's Manual

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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 occu
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pants. 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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Family Alerts
.................................................. 246Filters Air Cleaner................................................. 342Air Conditioning.................................. 61, 345Engine Fuel..................................... 347, 404Engine Oil........................................ 342, 404Engine Oil Disposal................................... 342FlashersTurn Signals..............................50, 102, 309Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 48Flat Tire Stowage........................................... 318Fluid Capacities............................................. 403Fluid Leaks.................................................... 309Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 358Power Steering.......................................... 140Fog Lights............................................... 50, 374Fold Flat Load Floor......................................... 65Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 31Forward Collision Warning............................. 266Four Wheel Drive........................................... 132Four-Way Hazard Flasher............................... 311Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 324Front Axle (Differential).................................. 360Fuel............................................ 169, 399, 401Adding....................................................... 169Additives................................................... 399Clean Air.................................................... 399Diesel.............................................. 169, 401
Ethanol..................................................... 399Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................................. 169Filter................................................ 347, 404Gasoline................................................... 399Light............................................................ 99Materials Added....................................... 399Methanol.................................................. 399Octane Rating........................................... 399Requirements.................................. 399, 401Specifications........................................... 401Tank Capacity........................................... 403Fuses............................................................ 364
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®).................. 43Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap).............................. 169Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 399Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 399GaugesVoltage..................................................... 113Gear Ranges................................................. 127Gear Selector Override................................. 322Glass Cleaning.............................................. 396Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 174Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 173GuideBody Builders.............................................. 10GVWR............................................................ 172
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
....................... 189Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 311Head Restraints...............................................35Head Rests......................................................35Headlights..................................................... 373Automatic High Beam..................................48Cleaning.................................................... 394High Beam...................................................48Lights On Reminder.....................................49Passing........................................................48Switch..........................................................47Heated Mirrors.................................................42Heated Seats...................................................34Hill Descent Control...................................... 263Hill Descent Control Indicator....................... 263Hill Start Assist.............................................. 264HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 176HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)..................43Hood Prop........................................................73Hood Release...................................................73Hub Caps...................................................... 318

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Storage, Vehicle
...................................... 60, 393Store Radio Presets....................................... 219Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 393Sunglasses Storage......................................... 64Sway Control, Trailer...................................... 266Synthetic Engine Oil....................................... 342
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Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 27Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............ 60Tilt Down........................................................... 32Up................................................................ 32Tilt Steering Column........................................ 27Tip Start............................................... 107, 109Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 380Tire Markings................................................. 376Tire Safety Information.................................. 376Tires................................... 309, 383, 387, 392Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 385Air Pressure............................................... 383Chains....................................................... 390Changing................................................... 315Compact Spare......................................... 387Dual........................................ 318, 392, 397General Information........................ 383, 387High Speed................................................ 384Inflation Pressure...................................... 383Jacking...................................................... 315Life Of Tires............................................... 385
Load Capacity........................................... 380Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..99, 268Quality Grading......................................... 392Radial....................................................... 384Replacement............................................ 386Rotation.................................................... 391Safety.............................................. 376, 383Sizes......................................................... 377Snow Tires................................................ 387Spare Tires...................................... 387, 388Spinning................................................... 385Trailer Towing........................................... 178Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 385Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 397To Open Hood.................................................. 73Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 177Torque Converter Clutch............................... 131Tow Mode Mirror.............................................. 39Towing................................................. 173, 325Disabled Vehicle....................................... 325Guide........................................................ 176Recreational............................................. 185Weight...................................................... 176Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 185Traction......................................................... 188Traction Control............................................ 265Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 266Trailer Towing............................................... 173Hitches..................................................... 176Minimum Requirements........................... 177
Mirrors.........................................................42Tips........................................................... 182Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 177Wiring....................................................... 181Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 176Trailer Weight................................................ 176Transfer Case................................................ 361Electronically Shifted....................... 132, 135Fluid.......................................................... 407Transmission................................................. 122Automatic............................... 122, 126, 358Fluid.......................................................... 407Maintenance............................................ 358Shifting..................................................... 121Transporting Pets.......................................... 307Tread Wear Indicators................................... 385Turn Signals.................................. 50, 102, 373
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UconnectPhone Call Features
................................. 228Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone................................... 231Uconnect Phone............................................ 225Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress..................... 230Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress................ 229Bluetooth Communication Link................ 233Call Continuation...................................... 231
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