trailer RAM CHASSIS CAB 2022 Owners Manual

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INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY ........................................................ 10
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ........................... 10
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .......... 10
SYMBOL GLOSSARY.............................................. 11
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ....................................................................... 15
Key Fob .............................................................15
SENTRY KEY ........................................................... 18
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................. 18
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition .........................18
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (GASOLINE) ... 20
How To Use Remote Start ................................20
To Exit Remote Start Mode ..............................21
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —
If Equipped........................................................21
Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped........................................................21
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer
Activation — If Equipped ..................................21
Remote Start Abort Message ..........................22
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (DIESEL) .......... 22
How To Use Remote Start ................................22
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .... 23
To Arm The System ..........................................23
To Disarm The System .....................................23
Rearming Of The System .................................23
Security System Manual Override ...................23 DOORS ....................................................................24
Manual Door Locks ..........................................24
Power Door Locks — If Equipped ....................24
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry
(If Equipped) .....................................................25
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit —
If Equipped........................................................26
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ..............26
Child-Protection Door Lock — If Equipped ......27
STEERING WHEEL ..................................................27
Tilt Steering Column .........................................27
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ............28
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................................... 28
Introducing Voice Recognition.........................28
Basic Voice Commands ...................................28
Get Started .......................................................29
Additional Information .....................................29
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED .....29
Programming The Memory Feature ................30
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Key Fob To Memory ................................30
Memory Position Recall ...................................30
SEATS .....................................................................31
Manual Front Seat Adjustment .......................31
Power Driver Seat Adjustment —
If Equipped........................................................32
Heated Seats — If Equipped ............................33
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......................34
Head Restraints ..............................................35 DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................................... 37
MIRRORS ............................................................... 38
Inside Rearview Mirror..................................... 38
Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped ......... 39
Outside Mirrors ................................................ 40
Power Mirrors — If Equipped .......................... 40
Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard
And Trailer Tow — If Equipped ......................... 41
Power Convex Mirror Switch — If Equipped ....41
Trailer Towing Mirrors ...................................... 42
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ......................... 42
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped ..... 42
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ..................... 43
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK®) — IF EQUIPPED

S
...................... 43
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink® ...................................................... 43
Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels ............ 44
Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling
Code Or Non-Rolling Code Device ................... 44
Programming HomeLink® To A Garage
Door Opener ..................................................... 44
Programming HomeLink® To A
Miscellaneous Device ...................................... 45
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink®
Button ............................................................... 45
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......... 45
Security ............................................................. 46
Troubleshooting Tips........................................ 46

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS.................................................. 47 Headlight Switch...............................................47
Multifunction Lever ..........................................47
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) ......................48
High/Low Beam Switch....................................48
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped........................................................48
Flash-To-Pass....................................................48
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ..............48
Directional LED Headlamp System —
If Equipped........................................................49
Parking Lights ...................................................49
Headlights On With Wipers ..............................49
Headlight Delay ................................................49
Lights-On Reminder..........................................49
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .......................50
Turn Signals .....................................................50
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..................50
Cargo Lights/Trailer Spotter Lights —
If Equipped........................................................50
Battery Saver ....................................................51
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................. 51
Courtesy Lights .................................................51
Illuminated Entry .............................................52
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .............. 53
Windshield Wiper Operation ...........................53
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ...............54 CLIMATE CONTROLS .............................................54
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions And
Functions ..........................................................54
Manual Climate Control Descriptions And
Functions ..........................................................58
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............60
Climate Voice Recognition — If Equipped .......60
Operating Tips .................................................60
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............... 61
Storage..............................................................61
USB/AUX Control ..............................................66
Electrical Power Outlets ...................................68
Power Inverter — If Equipped ..........................69
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped ............70
WINDOWS ..............................................................71
Power Windows — If Equipped ........................71
Automatic Window Features — If Equipped....71
Reset Auto-Up ..................................................72
Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped ...........72
Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped ....72
Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped...72
Wind Buffeting .................................................72
HOOD .......................................................................73
To Open The Hood ...........................................73
To Close The Hood ...........................................73
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —
GASOLINE ............................................................... 74Base / Midline Instrument Cluster
Descriptions...................................................... 75
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —
GASOLINE ............................................................... 76
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions ..... 77
BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —
DIESEL .................................................................... 78
Diesel Instrument Cluster ............................... 79
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — DIESEL ... 80
Diesel Instrument Cluster ............................... 81
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........................ 81
Instrument Cluster Display And Controls........ 82
Oil Life Reset ................................................... 82
Display Menu Items ......................................... 83
Diesel Messages And Warnings ...................... 90
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped ...................................... 93
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................... 94
Red Warning Lights ..........................................94
Yellow Warning Lights ...................................... 97
Yellow Indicator Lights .................................. 100 Green Indicator Lights .................................. 101White Indicator Lights ................................... 102
Blue Indicator Lights ..................................... 103

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LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ............................. 156 LaneSense Operation ................................... 156Turning LaneSense On Or Off ....................... 157
LaneSense Warning Message ...................... 157Changing LaneSense Status ........................ 158
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............... 159
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 161
TRAILER CAMERAS — IF EQUIPPED..................165
Trailer Surround View Camera System —
If Equipped..................................................... 165
AUX Camera — If Equipped .......................... 168
ENGINE RUNAWAY .............................................. 168
REFUELING THE VEHICLE— GASOLINE
ENGINE ................................................................. 169
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message .................... 169
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIESEL ENGINE .. 169
Diesel Exhaust Fluid ...................................... 170
VEHICLE LOADING ............................................... 172
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .......... 172
Payload .......................................................... 172
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ................ 172
Tire Size.......................................................... 172
Rim Size ......................................................... 172
Inflation Pressure .......................................... 172
Curb Weight ................................................... 172Loading .......................................................... 173 TRAILER TOWING ................................................ 173
Common Towing Definitions......................... 173
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer
Weight ............................................................ 176
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ............................................. 176Trailer And Tongue Weight ........................... 177Towing Requirements .................................. 177
Towing Tips ................................................... 182
SNOWPLOW — IF EQUIPPED ............................. 183
Before Plowing............................................... 183
Snowplow Prep Package Model
Availability ...................................................... 183
Over The Road Operation With Snowplow
Attached......................................................... 184
Operating Tips ............................................... 184
General Maintenance ................................... 184
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME) .................................................... 185
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ........................................................... 185
Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive
Models ........................................................... 185
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive
Models ........................................................... 186
DRIVING TIPS ....................................................... 188
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ....................... 188
Driving Through Water ................................. 189
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ......................................... 190
CYBERSECURITY ................................................. 190
UCONNECT SETTINGS ......................................... 191 Customer Programmable Features ............. 191
UCONNECT INTRODUCTION................................ 211
System Overview .......................................... 211Safety And General Information................... 213
UCONNECT MODES ............................................. 213
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................... 213
Radio Mode .................................................. 214Media Mode ................................................. 221
Phone Mode ................................................. 223
CONNECTED VEHICLE SERVICES —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 233
Is My Vehicle Connected? ............................ 233
Introduction To Connected Vehicle
Services ........................................................ 233
Getting Started With Connected Vehicle
Services ........................................................ 235
Using SiriusXM Guardian™ .......................... 236
Manage My SiriusXM Guardian™ Account .. 247

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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating
precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to
follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for the definition of
each symbol Úpage 94.
NOTE:Warning and Indicator lights are different based upon equipment options and
current vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and may not appear.
Red Warning Lights
Air Bag Warning Light
Úpage 95
Battery Charge Warning Light Úpage 96
Brake Warning Light Úpage 95
Door Open Warning Light Úpage 97
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Úpage 96
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light
Úpage 97
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Úpage 96
Hood Open Warning Light Úpage 95
Oil Pressure Warning Light Úpage 96
Oil Temperature Warning Light Úpage 96
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Úpage 94
Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light Úpage 97
Transmission Temperature Warning Light Úpage 97
Red Warning Lights
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light Úpage 99
Yellow Indicator Lights
Cargo Light
Ú page 100
Cold Ambient Derate Mode Indicator Light Úpage 101
Diesel Exhaust Brake Indicator Light Úpage 101
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Off Indicator Light Úpage 100
Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Indicator Light Úpage 101
NEUTRAL Indicator Light Úpage 101
Yellow Warning Lights
4WD Lock Indicator Light
Úpage 101
4WD Low Indicator Light Úpage 101
4WD High Indicator Light Úpage 101
Snowplow Mode Indicator Light Úpage 101
TOW/HAUL Indicator Light Úpage 100
Trailer Merge Assist Indicator Light Úpage 100
Wait To Start Light Úpage 101
Water In Fuel Indicator Light Úpage 101
Yellow Indicator Lights
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Digital Rearview Mirror — If Equipped
The Digital Rearview Mirror provides a high
definition, wide and unobstructed view of the road
behind while driving.
Position the mirror in the regular Automatic
Dimming Mirror mode, then activate the Digital
Rearview Mirror mode.
To activate the Digital Rearview Mirror, pull the on/
off control lever on the bottom of the mirror
rearward toward the driver.

Digital Rearview Mirror
Push the menu button next to the on/off control to
access the following mirror options:Brightness
Tilt
Tow Mode (if equipped)
Use the left and right buttons to scroll through
menu options.
When not in use, push the on/off forward toward
the windshield to return the mirror to the regular
Automatic Dimming Mirror.
NOTE:The Digital Rearview Mirror is not as effective
during nighttime driving in low light applications.
Tow Mode
Your vehicle may be equipped with an additional
auxiliary trailer camera to be mounted on the rear
of a trailer. When the camera is connected, the
display in the Digital Rearview Mirror automatically
switches to the trailer camera.
To return to the rear view camera display toggle
through the menu options using the control
buttons on the mirror.
For more information on trailer camera options,
see Ú page 165.
ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRROR —
I
F EQUIPPED
Illuminated vanity mirrors may be located on the
sun visors. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor
down and swing the mirror cover upward. The
lights will turn on automatically. Closing the mirror
cover turns off the light.

Lift Cover For Illuminated Mirror

1 — On/Off Control
2 — Menu Button
3 — Left Scroll Button
4 — Right Scroll Button
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Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the
four arrows for the direction that you want the
mirror to move.

Power Mirror Movement

POWER FOLDING OUTSIDE MIRRORS
F
OR STANDARD AND TRAILER TOW —
I
F EQUIPPED
The power folding mirrors can be folded rearward
and unfolded into the normal driving position.
The switch for the power folding mirrors is located
between the power mirror switches L (left) and R
(right). Push the switch once and the mirrors will
fold in, push the switch a second time and the
mirrors will return to the normal driving position.
If the mirror is manually folded after a powered
cycle, a potential extra button push is required to
get the mirrors back to the normal driving position. If the mirror does not fold automatically, check for
ice or dirt buildup at the pivot area, which can
cause excessive drag.

Power Folding Mirror Switch

Resetting The Power Folding Outside Mirrors
You may need to reset the power folding mirrors if
the following occurs:The mirrors are accidentally blocked while
folding.
The mirrors are accidentally manually folded/
unfolded (by hand or by pushing the power
folding mirror switch).
The mirrors come out of the unfolded position.
The mirrors shake and vibrate at normal driving
speeds. To reset the power folding mirrors: Fold and unfold
them by pushing the button (this may require
multiple attempts). This resets them to their
normal driving position.
POWER CONVEX MIRROR SWITCH —
I
F EQUIPPED
The Power Convex Mirror Switch is located on the
door trim panel, above the power mirror controls.
The switch enables the movement of the convex
portion of both the driver and passenger outside
mirrors.

Power Convex Mirror Switch

To adjust the convex portion of the outside mirrors,
push the Power Convex Mirror Switch. Then, select
the mirror you want to adjust by using the L (left) or
R (right) buttons.
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To return the control to the large mirror, push the
Power Convex Mirror Switch a second time.

Trailer Tow Power Convex Mirror

NOTE:If the Power Convex Mirror Switch is not pushed a
second time, the switch will automatically default
back to the larger portion of the outside mirrors
after a period of time.
TRAILER TOWING MIRRORS
These mirrors are designed with an adjustable
mirror head to provide a greater vision range when
towing extra-wide loads. To change position
inboard or outboard, the mirror head should be
rotated (flipped in or out).
Trailer Towing Position

NOTE:Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to
entering an automated car wash.
A small blindspot mirror is located next to the main
mirror and can be adjusted manually.

Blindspot Mirror

HEATED MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or
ice. This feature will be activated
whenever you turn on the rear window
defroster (if equipped) Ú page 54.
TILT SIDE MIRRORS IN REVERSE —
I
F EQUIPPED
This feature provides automatic outside mirror
positioning which will assist with the driver’s
ground visibility. The outside mirrors will move
slightly downward from the present position when
the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE. The outside
mirrors will then return to the original position
when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE. If the
vehicle is equipped with Driver Memory Settings,
this feature will be linked to the programmable
settings.
NOTE:The Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse feature can be
turned on and off using the Uconnect system
Ú page 191.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
The headlight switch is located on the left side of
the instrument panel. This switch controls the
operation of the headlights, parking lights,
automatic headlights (if equipped), instrument
panel light dimming, cargo light/trailer spotter
lights (if equipped), and fog lights (if equipped).

Headlight Switch Headlight Switch (Vehicles Sold In Canada)

NOTE:Vehicles sold in Canada are equipped with a head
-
light switch without the OFF position. In order to
turn the exterior lights off, the headlight switch
must be rotated to AUTO position. To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight
switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is on,
the parking lights, taillights, license plate light and
instrument panel lights are also turned on. To turn
off the headlights, rotate the headlight switch back
to the O (off) position.
NOTE:For vehicles sold in Canada, rotate the headlight
switch clockwise from the parking lights and
instrument panel lights position to the first detent
to turn on headlights, parking lights, and
instrument panel lights. Rotate the headlight
switch to the second detent for the AUTO position.
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER
The multifunction lever is located on the left side of
the steering column.

Multifunction Lever

1 — Rotate Headlight Control
2 — Push Fog Light Switch
3 — Ambient Light Dimmer Control
4 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
5 — Push Cargo Light Switch
1 — Rotate Headlight Control
2 — Push Fog Light Switch
3 — Ambient Light Dimmer Control
4 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
5 — Push Cargo Light Switch
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FRONT FOG LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or low beam headlights and push the fog
light switch located within the headlight switch.
Pushing the fog light switch a second time will turn
the front fog lights off.

Fog Light Switch
Fog Light Switch (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)

TURN SIGNALS
Move the multifunction lever up or down to
activate the turn signals. The arrows on each side
of the instrument cluster flash to show proper
operation.
NOTE:If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective
outside light bulb.
LANE CHANGE ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
Lightly push the multifunction lever up or down,
without moving beyond the detent, and the turn
signal will flash three times then automatically turn
off.
CARGO LIGHTS/TRAILER SPOTTER
L
IGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
The cargo lights (if equipped) and trailer spotter
lights (if equipped) are turned on by pushing the
cargo lights button located on the lower half of the
headlight switch.
Cargo Lights Button On Headlight Switch
Cargo Lights Button (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)

The cargo lights will turn on for approximately
60 seconds when a key fob unlock button is
pushed, as part of the Illuminated Entry feature.
When these lights are activated using the button
on the headlight switch, the trailer spotter lights
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