steering RAM CHASSIS CAB 2022 Manual Online

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS407
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
6.4L GASOLINE ENGINE
Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze)
is not recommended.
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – 8-Speed Use only Mopar® ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or
equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission.
Automatic Transmission – 6-Speed Use only Mopar® ASRC Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Failure to
use the proper fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Transfer Case We recommend using Mopar® Transfer Case Lubricant for Borg Warner 44-44
and 44-45.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid We recommend using SAE 75W-85 HD Ram GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant.
Limited slip additive is required for limited slip axles. If the axle fluid is not
pre-mixed with limited slip additive we recommend using Mopar®
MS-10111 Limited Slip Additive.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend using Mopar® DOT 3 and SAE J1703.
Power Steering Reservoir
We recommend using Mopar® Power Steering Fluid +4, Mopar® ATF+4 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.

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Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular Mobile PhoneOr Audio Device After Pairing
................227Body Builders Guide........................................ 10Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 351B-Pillar Location............................................. 380Brake Assist System...................................... 260Brake Control System.................................... 260Brake Fluid.......................................... 358, 407Brake System...................................... 358, 397Fluid Check............................................... 358Master Cylinder......................................... 358Parking...................................................... 119Warning Light.............................................. 95Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 122Bulb Replacement......................................... 371Bulbs, Light.......................................... 309, 371
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Cab Top Clearance Lights.............................. 375Camera.......................................................... 159Camera, AUX........................................ 165, 168Camera, Rear...................................... 159, 161Camera, Trailer 360...................................... 165Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)......... 403Capacities, Fluid............................................ 403Caps, FillerOil (Engine)................................................ 338Power Steering.......................................... 140Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 356
Car Washes................................................... 394Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 309, 310Cargo Light....................................................... 50CD................................................................. 221Cellular Phone.............................................. 252Center High Mounted Stop Light................... 375Center Seat Storage Compartment.................. 62Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 315Charge Air Cooler.......................................... 357Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 377Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)............................................................. 104Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 307Checks, Safety.............................................. 307Child Restraint.............................................. 291Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 294Child Seat Installation..................... 300, 302How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 299Infant And Child Restraints....................... 293Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 298Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 295Older Children And Child Restraints......... 293Seating Positions...................................... 295Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 399CleaningWheels..................................................... 389Climate Control................................................ 54Automatic.................................................... 54Manual........................................................ 58
Cold Weather Operation................................ 108Compact Spare Tire...................................... 387Connected Services...................................... 233Connected Services FAQ............................... 247Connected Services Features....................... 236Connected Services, Getting Started............ 235Connected Services, Introduction................. 233Contract, Service........................................... 410Controls........................................................ 214Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 356Cooling System............................................. 354Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 355Coolant Level................................... 355, 357Cooling Capacity....................................... 403Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 356Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 355Inspection................................................. 357Points To Remember................................ 357Pressure Cap............................................ 356Radiator Cap............................................. 356Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..... 355, 404Corrosion Protection..................................... 393Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 141, 143Cruise Light................................................... 102Customer Assistance.................................... 409Cybersecurity................................................ 190

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Daytime Running Lights
................................... 48Dealer Service............................................... 341Defroster, Rear Window................................... 58Defroster, Windshield............................. 58, 307Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.............................. 53Deleting A Phone........................................... 227Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 103Diesel Exhaust Brake.................................... 120Diesel Fuel..................................................... 401Diesel Fuel Requirements............................. 401Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming..................... 350Differential, Limited Slip................................ 139Dipsticks Power Steering.......................................... 140Disabled Vehicle Towing................................ 325Disc Drive...................................................... 221Disconnecting................................................ 227DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 356Disturb........................................................... 230Door Ajar.......................................................... 97Door Ajar Light................................................. 97Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 26Doors............................................................... 24Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter............ 347Driver Memory Presets.................................. 219Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 31
DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 189Dual Rear Wheels....................... 318, 392, 397
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 260Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 259Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 260, 265Electrical Power Outlets................................... 68Electronic Range Select (ERS)............. 125, 130Electronic Stability Control (ESC).................. 261Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......... 96Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.... 132, 135Emergency Braking....................................... 119Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 324Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 311Jacking..................................................... 315Jump Starting........................................... 319Emission Control System Maintenance........ 104Engine.................................................. 338, 339Air Cleaner................................................ 342Block Heater............................................. 110Break-In Recommendations............ 118, 119Compartment........................................... 339Compartment Identification...................... 338Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 404Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 309, 310
Fails To Start............................................. 107Flooded, Starting...................................... 107Fuel Requirements................................... 399Identification............................................. 339Idling......................................................... 115Jump Starting........................................... 319Oil.................................................... 341, 404Oil Filler Cap............................................. 338Oil Filter.................................................... 342Oil Reset......................................................82Oil Selection.............................................. 341Oil Synthetic.............................................. 342Overheating.............................................. 322Runaway................................................... 168Starting..................................................... 107Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 290, 327Entry System, Illuminated................................52Ethanol.......................................................... 399Exhaust Brake............................................... 120Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 309, 310Exhaust System..........................309, 353, 361Exterior Lighting...............................................47Exterior Lights........................................ 47, 309
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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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Idle-Up Feature
.............................................. 115Ignition............................................................ 18Switch......................................................... 18Illuminated Entry............................................. 52Inside Rearview Mirror............................ 38, 312Instrument Cluster...................... 78, 79, 80, 81Descriptions.............................................. 102Display........................................................ 81Engine Oil Reset.......................................... 82Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.................... 396Integrated Trailer Brake Control.................... 179Interior Appearance Care............................... 395Interior Lights.................................................. 51Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).................. 53Intervention Regeneration Strategy........ 90, 350Inverter Outlet (115V)...................................... 69
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Jack Location................................................. 315Jack Operation............................................... 315Jacking And Tire Changing............................. 315Jump Starting................................................ 319
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Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs
.............. 17Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)............................................................... 16
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)............................................................... 17Keyless Enter 'n Go™.................... 25, 107, 109Passive Entry............................................... 25Keys................................................................. 15
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Lane Change And Turn Signals........................ 50Lane Change Assist......................................... 50LaneSense.................................................... 156Latches......................................................... 309Hood............................................................ 73Lead Free Gasoline....................................... 399Leaks, Fluid.................................................. 309Life Of Tires................................................... 385Light Bulbs........................................... 309, 371LIghtsElectrinic Power Steering Pump.................. 97Oil Temperature........................................... 96Lights............................................................ 309Air Bag...................................... 95, 284, 307Automatic High Beam.................................. 48Brake Assist Warning............................... 263Brake Warning............................................. 95Bulb Replacement.................................... 371Cab Top Clearance................................... 375Cargo........................................................... 50Center Mounted Stop............................... 375
Courtesy/Reading........................................51Cruise....................................................... 102Daytime Running.........................................48Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator..................................................96Exterior.............................................. 47, 309Fog............................................................ 374Four Wheel Drive Indicator....................... 139Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 311Headlights............................................ 47, 48High Beam...................................................48Hill Descent Control Indicator................... 263Illuminated Entry.........................................52Interior.........................................................51Lights On Reminder.....................................49Low Fuel......................................................99Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........97Park.......................................................... 102Passing........................................................48Seat Belt Reminder.....................................94Security Alarm.............................................96Service...................................................... 371Traction Control........................................ 263Transfer Case........................................... 139Turn Signals..................... 50, 102, 309, 373Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions.................................. 96, 102Limited-Slip Differential....................... 139, 36111

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Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
....................... 364Door Locks.................................................. 24Mirrors......................................................... 40Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)......... 68, 69Seats........................................................... 32Sliding Rear Window................................... 72Steering.............................................. 40, 140Take-Off Adapter....................................... 140Take-Off Operation.................................... 140Windows...................................................... 71Power SeatsDown........................................................... 32Forward....................................................... 32Rearward..................................................... 32Recline........................................................ 32Tilt............................................................... 32Up................................................................ 32Power Steering Fluid...................................... 407Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................282Preparation For Jacking................................. 315Presets.......................................................... 219Profile Settings.............................................. 192Programmable Features................................ 191PTO (Power Take-Off)..................................... 140
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Radial Ply Tires............................................. 384Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).. 355, 356RadioPresets..................................................... 219Settings.................................................... 191Radio Controls.............................................. 214Radio Mode.................................................. 214Radio Operation................................... 214, 252Radio Remote Controls................................. 213Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 54Rear Axle (Differential)......................... 360, 361Rear Camera................................................. 161Rear ParkSense System............................... 151Rear Window, Sliding....................................... 72Recreational Towing..................................... 185Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 186Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N)........................................... 187Reformulated Gasoline................................. 399Refrigerant.................................................... 344Registering SiriusXM Guardian..................... 234Release, Hood................................................. 73Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 276Remote Features, Door Lock/Unlock... 240, 248Remote Features, Horn And Lights............... 241Remote Features, Starting................... 241, 249
Remote Keyless Entry......................................15Programming Additional Key Fobs...............17Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 213Remote Start (Diesel).......................................22Remote Start (Gasoline)...................................20Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode...............................21Replacement Bulbs....................................... 371Replacement Tires........................................ 386Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 411Resetting Perform Service Indicator............. 333Restraints, Child............................................ 291Restraints, Head..............................................35Roadside Assistance............................ 241, 248Rotation, Tires............................................... 391
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Safety............................................................ 213Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 307Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 309Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 411Safety Features............................................. 213Safety Information, Tire................................. 376Safety Tips.................................................... 307Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 309Satellite Radio............................................... 215Saved Radio Stations.................................... 219Schedule, Maintenance................................ 32811

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Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
............ 283Seat Belt Reminder......................................... 94Seat Belts............................................ 276, 307Adjustable Shoulder Belt........................... 280Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 280Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage............................................. 280Child Restraints......................................... 291Extender.................................................... 282Front Seat....................................... 276, 279Inspection................................................. 307Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 279Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...................279Operating Instructions............................... 279Pregnant Women...................................... 282Reminder.................................................. 276Seat Belt Extender.................................... 282Seat Belt Reminder................................... 276Untwisting Procedure................................ 279Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 395Seats........................................................ 31, 32Adjustment........................................... 31, 32Easy Entry................................................... 33Folding Floor............................................... 65Head Restraints.......................................... 35Memory....................................................... 29Power.......................................................... 32Rear Folding................................................ 31Tilting.......................................................... 31
Security Alarm........................................... 23, 96Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).................. 404Send & Go........................................... 242, 248Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 18Service Assistance........................................ 409Service Contract........................................... 410Service Manuals........................................... 411Settings, Audio.............................................. 219Shift Lever Override...................................... 322Shifting......................................................... 121Automatic Transmission.................. 122, 126Transfer Case........................................... 139Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)................................... 186Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of TransferCase Neutral (N)................................... 187Signals, Turn................................. 50, 102, 309Sirius Satellite Radio..................................... 215Favorites................................................... 218Replay...................................................... 217SiriusXM Satellite RadioBrowse in SXM......................................... 218Favorites................................................... 218Replay...................................................... 217Sliding Rear Window, Power............................ 72Smart Watch................................................. 247Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 390Snow Plow.................................................... 183
Snow Tires.................................................... 387SOS Call............................................... 236, 248Spare Tires........................................... 387, 388Speed ControlAccel/Decel.............................................. 142Cancel....................................................... 142Resume.................................................... 142Speed Control (Cruise Control)............. 141, 143Starting....................................... 105, 107, 108Automatic Transmission.................. 105, 109Button..........................................................18Cold Weather............................................ 108Engine Block Heater................................. 110Engine Fails To Start................................. 107Starting And Operating.................................. 107Starting Procedures............................. 107, 108Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines)............ 108Starting Procedures (Gas Engines)............... 105SteeringPower........................................................ 140Tilt Column...................................................27Wheel, Heated...................................... 27, 28Wheel, Tilt....................................................27Steering Wheel Audio Controls...................... 213Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System....... 213Stolen Vehicle Assistance.................... 244, 249Storage............................................................61Storage Compartment, Center Seat.................62

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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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