trailer RAM CHASSIS CAB 2023 Manual PDF

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE395
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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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE399
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive
50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a
rapid loss of inflation pressure. This rapid loss of
inflation is referred to as the Run Flat mode. A Run
Flat mode occurs when the tire inflation pressure is
of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a Run Flat tire
reaches the Run Flat mode it has limited driving
capabilities and needs to be replaced immediately.
A Run Flat tire is not repairable. When a Run Flat
tire is changed after being driven under a Run Flat
mode 14 psi (96 kPa) condition, please replace the
TPMS sensor as it is not designed to be reused.
NOTE:TPMS sensor must be replaced after driving the
vehicle on a flat tire condition.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at
full capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the
Run Flat mode.
See the Tire Pressure Monitoring System section
for more information.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions,
do not spin your vehicle's wheels above 30 mph
(48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds
continuously without stopping.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment
tires to help you in determining when your tires
should be replaced.

Tire Tread
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the
tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the
tread depth becomes 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm).
When the tread is worn to the tread wear
indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including, but not limited to:
Driving style.
Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pres
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sures can cause uneven wear patterns to
develop across the tire tread. These abnormal
wear patterns will reduce tread life, resulting in
the need for earlier tire replacement.
Distance driven.
Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V
or higher, and Summer tires typically have a
reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires per
the vehicle scheduled maintenance is highly
recommended.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces
generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
for more than 30 seconds continuously when
you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
1 — Tread Wear Indicators
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after
six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Failure to follow this warning can result in
sudden tire failure. You could lose control and
have a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
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Back Up Camera
............................................ 166Back-Up......................................................... 166Battery................................................. 104, 352Blanket...................................................... 123Charging System Light............................... 104Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 16Battery Saver Feature...................................... 55Belts, Seat..................................................... 322Blind Spot Assist Cameras............................. 277Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular Mobile PhoneOr Audio Device After Pairing
................238Body Builders Guide........................................ 10Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 364B-Pillar Location............................................. 394Brake Assist System...................................... 271Brake Control System.................................... 271Brake Fluid.......................................... 371, 421Brake System...................................... 371, 411Fluid Check............................................... 371Master Cylinder......................................... 371Parking...................................................... 128Warning Light............................................ 103Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 131Bulb Replacement......................................... 384Bulbs, Light.......................................... 324, 384
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Cab Top Clearance Lights............................. 388Camera......................................................... 166Camera, AUX........................................ 173, 176Camera, Rear....................................... 166, 168Camera, Trailer Surround View..................... 173Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 418Capacities, Fluid........................................... 418Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............................................... 350Power Steering......................................... 148Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 369Car Washes................................................... 408Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 324Cargo Light....................................................... 54CD................................................................. 232Cellular Phone.............................................. 263Center High Mounted Stop Light................... 388Center Seat Storage Compartment.................. 66Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 329Charge Air Cooler.......................................... 370Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 390Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)......................... 112Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 321Checks, Safety.............................................. 321Child Restraint.............................................. 305
Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 308Child Seat Installation...................... 315, 317How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 313Infant And Child Restraints....................... 307Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 312Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 310Older Children And Child Restraints.......... 308Seating Positions...................................... 309Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 413CleaningWheels...................................................... 403Climate Control................................................58Automatic....................................................59Manual........................................................62Cold Weather Operation................................ 117Compact Spare Tire...................................... 401Connected Services...................................... 244Connected Services FAQ............................... 258Connected Services Features....................... 247Connected Services, Getting Started............ 246Connected Services, Introduction................. 244Contract, Service........................................... 424Controls........................................................ 224Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 369
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Enhanced Accident Response Feature
.. 302, 341
Ethanol.......................................................... 414Exhaust Brake............................................... 129Exhaust Gas Cautions.................................... 324Exhaust System.......................... 324, 367, 375Exterior Lighting............................................... 51Exterior Lights......................................... 51, 324
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Family Alerts.................................................. 258Filters Air Cleaner................................................. 355Air Conditioning.................................. 65, 358Engine Fuel..................................... 360, 419Engine Oil........................................ 354, 419Engine Oil Disposal................................... 354FlashersTurn Signals..............................54, 110, 324Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 52Flat Tire Stowage........................................... 332Fluid Capacities............................................. 418Fluid Leaks.................................................... 324Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 371Power Steering.......................................... 148Fog Lights............................................... 54, 387Fold Flat Load Floor......................................... 68Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 31Forward Collision Warning............................. 278Four Wheel Drive........................................... 140
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 325Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 338Front Axle (Differential)................................. 374Fuel............................................. 177, 413, 415Adding...................................................... 177Additives................................................... 413Clean Air................................................... 413Diesel.............................................. 177, 415Ethanol..................................................... 414Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................................. 177Filter................................................ 360, 419Gasoline................................................... 413Light......................................................... 107Materials Added....................................... 413Methanol.................................................. 414Octane Rating........................................... 413Requirements.................................. 413, 415Specifications........................................... 416Tank Capacity........................................... 418Fuses............................................................ 377
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®).................. 47Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap).............................. 177Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 413Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 413GaugesVoltage..................................................... 122Gear Ranges................................................. 135Gear Selector Override................................. 336
Glass Cleaning.............................................. 410Glove Compartment Storage............................65Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 182Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 181GuideBody Builders...............................................10GVWR............................................................ 180
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 198Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 325Head Restraints...............................................36Head Rests......................................................36Headlights..................................................... 386Automatic High Beam..................................52Cleaning.................................................... 408High Beam...................................................52Lights On Reminder.....................................54Passing........................................................52Switch..........................................................51Heated Mirrors.................................................46Heated Seats...................................................35Hill Descent Control...................................... 274Hill Descent Control Indicator....................... 274Hill Start Assist.............................................. 276HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 185
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432 HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
.................. 47Hood Prop........................................................ 77Hood Release.................................................. 77Hub Caps....................................................... 332
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Idle-Up Feature.............................................. 124Ignition............................................................ 18Switch......................................................... 18Inside Rearview Mirror............................ 39, 326Instrument Cluster........ 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89Descriptions.............................................. 110Display........................................................ 89Engine Oil Reset.......................................... 92Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.................... 410Integrated Trailer Brake Control.................... 188Interior Appearance Care............................... 409Interior Lights.................................................. 55Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).................. 57Intervention Regeneration Strategy........ 98, 364Inverter Outlet (115V)...................................... 72
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Jack Location................................................ 329Jack Operation.............................................. 329Jacking And Tire Changing............................ 329Jacking And Tire Changing
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...................... 329Jump Starting............................................... 333
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Key Fob Panic Alarm
................................................. 16Programming Additional Key Fobs............... 17Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................................... 16
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry).. 17
Keyless Enter 'n Go™.................... 25, 115, 117Passive Entry............................................... 25Keys................................................................. 15
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Lane Change And Turn Signals........................ 54Lane Change Assist......................................... 54LaneSense.................................................... 163Latches......................................................... 324Hood............................................................ 77
Lead Free Gasoline....................................... 413Leaks, Fluid................................................... 324Life Of Tires................................................... 399Light Bulbs........................................... 324, 384LIghtsElectrinic Power Steering Pump................ 105Oil Temperature........................................ 104Lights............................................................ 324Air Bag.................................... 103, 297, 322Automatic High Beam..................................52Brake Assist Warning................................ 274Brake Warning.......................................... 103Bulb Replacement.................................... 384Cab Top Clearance................................... 388Cargo...........................................................54Center Mounted Stop............................... 388Courtesy/Reading........................................55Cruise....................................................... 110Daytime Running.........................................52
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator.... 104
Exterior.............................................. 51, 324Fog............................................................ 387Four Wheel Drive Indicator....................... 147

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Hazard Warning Flasher
............................ 325Headlights............................................ 51, 52High Beam.................................................. 52Hill Descent Control Indicator.................... 274Interior........................................................ 55Lights On Reminder..................................... 54Low Fuel.................................................... 107Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).......105Park........................................................... 110Passing........................................................ 52Seat Belt Reminder................................... 103Security Alarm........................................... 104Service...................................................... 384Traction Control......................................... 274Transfer Case............................................ 147Turn Signals.................... 54, 110, 324, 386Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions................................ 104, 110Limited-Slip Differential....................... 147, 374Load Shed Battery Saver Mode..................... 101Load Shed Battery Saver On.......................... 101Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction............ 101Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............ 101Loading Vehicle............................................. 180Tires.......................................................... 394
LocksAutomatic Door............................................ 27Child Protection........................................... 27Power Door.................................................. 24Low Tire Pressure System............................. 280Lubrication, Body.......................................... 364Lug Nuts/Bolts..................................... 332, 411
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Maintenance Free Battery............................ 352Maintenance Plan......................................... 346Maintenance Schedule........................ 342, 346Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).. 105ManualPark Release............................................ 337Service..................................................... 426Media Hub....................................................... 70Media Mode.................................................. 232Memory Seat................................................... 30Memory Settings.............................................. 30Methanol...................................................... 414Midline Instrument Cluster — Gasoline
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...... 79Mirror, Digital Rearview................................... 39Mirror, Digital Trailer Camera........................... 39
Mirrors.............................................................39Electric Powered..........................................43Heated.........................................................46Memory.......................................................30Outside........................................................42Rearview............................................ 39, 326Trailer Towing..............................................42Mobile App.................................................... 246Modifications/AlterationsVehicle.........................................................10Monitor, Tire Pressure System...................... 280Mopar Parts.................................................. 425MP3 Control.....................................................70Multi-Function Control Lever............................51
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New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 127, 128Noise ControlMaintenance............................................ 375Tampering Prohibited............................... 375Noise Emission Warranty..................... 374, 375
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436 Service Manuals
............................................ 426Settings, Audio.............................................. 230Shift Lever Override....................................... 336Shifting.......................................................... 130Automatic Transmission.................. 132, 135Transfer Case............................................ 146Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)............................................ 196Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N)................................... 197Signals, Turn..................................54, 110, 324Sirius Satellite Radio..................................... 226Favorites................................................... 229Replay....................................................... 228SiriusXM Satellite RadioBrowse in SXM.......................................... 229Favorites................................................... 229Replay....................................................... 228Sliding Rear Window, Power............................ 76Smart Watch.................................................. 258Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................. 404Snow Plow..................................................... 192Snow Tires..................................................... 401SOS Call............................................... 247, 259
Spare Tires.......................................... 401, 402Speed ControlAccel/Decel.............................................. 150Cancel...................................................... 150Resume.................................................... 150Speed Control (Cruise Control)............ 149, 150Starting....................................... 113, 115, 117Automatic Transmission.................. 113, 117Button......................................................... 18Cold Weather............................................ 117Engine Block Heater................................. 119Engine Fails To Start................................. 116Starting And Operating.................................. 115Starting Procedures............................. 115, 117Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines)........... 117Starting Procedures (Gas Engines)............... 113SteeringPower....................................................... 148Tilt Column.................................................. 27Wheel, Heated...................................... 27, 28Wheel, Tilt.................................................... 27
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...................... 224Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System....... 224Stolen Vehicle Assistance.................... 255, 260Storage............................................................65Storage Compartment, Center Seat.................66Storage, Vehicle..................................... 65, 407Store Radio Presets...................................... 230Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 407Sunglasses Storage.........................................68Sway Control, Trailer..................................... 277Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 354
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Telescoping Steering Column...........................27Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).............64TiltDown...........................................................33Up................................................................33Tilt Steering Column.........................................27Tip Start............................................... 115, 117Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 394Tire Markings................................................ 389Tire Safety Information.................................. 389

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Tires
................................... 323, 397, 401, 406Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 399Air Pressure............................................... 397Chains....................................................... 404Changing................................................... 329Compact Spare......................................... 401Dual........................................ 332, 406, 411General Information........................ 397, 401High Speed................................................ 398Inflation Pressure...................................... 397Jacking...................................................... 329Life Of Tires............................................... 399Load Capacity............................................ 394
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)... 107, 280
Quality Grading.......................................... 406Radial........................................................ 398Replacement............................................. 400Rotation.................................................... 405Safety.............................................. 389, 397Sizes.......................................................... 390Snow Tires................................................. 401Spare Tires...................................... 401, 402Spinning.................................................... 399Trailer Towing............................................ 187Tread Wear Indicators............................... 399Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 411
To Open Hood.................................................. 77Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 186Torque Converter Clutch............................... 139Towing................................................. 181, 339Disabled Vehicle....................................... 339Guide........................................................ 186Recreational............................................. 194Weight...................................................... 186Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 194Traction......................................................... 197Traction Control............................................ 277Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 277Trailer Towing............................................... 181Hitches..................................................... 185Minimum Requirements........................... 186Mirrors......................................................... 42Tips........................................................... 192Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 186Wiring....................................................... 190Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 186Trailer Weight................................................ 186Transfer Case............................................... 374Electronically Shifted....................... 140, 143Fluid......................................................... 421
Transmission................................................. 132Automatic............................... 132, 135, 372Fluid.......................................................... 421Maintenance............................................ 372Shifting..................................................... 130Transporting Pets.......................................... 322Tread Wear Indicators................................... 399Turn Signals.................................. 54, 110, 386
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Uconnect Phone Call Features
................................. 239Things You Should Know About YourUconnect Phone................................... 242Uconnect Phone............................................ 236Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress..................... 241Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress................ 240Bluetooth Communication Link................ 244Call Continuation...................................... 242Call Controls............................................. 240Call Termination....................................... 242Cancel Command..................................... 236
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