ESP RAM CHASSIS CAB 2023 Owners Manual

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious accident. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared to help you get acquainted with your new Ram brand vehicle and to provide a convenient reference for common questions.
Not all features shown in this manual may apply to your vehicle. For additional information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit mopar.com/om (USA), owners.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Ram brand dealer.
This Owner’s Manual is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. Your most up-to-date Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect manuals and Warranty Booklet can be found by visiting the website on the back cover.
U.S. Residents: If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Warranty Booklet by calling 1-866-726-4636 or by contacting your dealer. Replacement kits can be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.
Canadian Residents: If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Warranty Booklet or purchase a replacement kit by calling 1-800-387-1143 or by contacting your dealer.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend or use public transportation.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates,
and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently
when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to modify the terms or discontinue the Roadside Assistance Program at any time. The Roadside Assistance Program is subject to restrictions and conditions of use, that are determined solely by FCA US LLC.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS A WEEK AT YOUR SERVICE. CALL 1-800-521-2779 OR VISIT CHRYSLER.RSAHELP.COM (USA) CALL 1-800-363-4869 OR VISIT FCA.ROADSIDEAID.COM (CANADA) SERVICES: Flat Tire Service, Out Of Gas/Fuel Delivery, Battery Jump Assistance, Lockout Service and Towing Service
Please see the Customer Assistance chapter in this Owner’s Manual for further information.

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SAFETY TIPS ........................................................ 321 Transporting Passengers .............................. 321Transporting Pets ......................................... 322
Connected Vehicles....................................... 322
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ........................................................... 322Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 323Exhaust Gas ................................................... 324Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 324
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ........................ 325
ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ...... 326
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.......................... 329 4500/5500 Models ...................................... 329Preparations For Jacking .............................. 329Jacking Instructions 4500 And
5500 Series ................................................... 330To Stow The Flat Or Spare — If Equipped ... 332
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers —If Equipped ........ 332
JUMP STARTING .................................................. 333
Preparations For Jump Start......................... 333Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 334
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 335
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE .............................. 336 6–Speed Transmission — If Equipped ........ 336 MANUAL PARK RELEASE ................................... 337
8–Speed Transmission — If Equipped ......... 337
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 338
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ......................... 339
Two-Wheel Drive Models .............................. 340Four-Wheel Drive Models ............................. 340
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped .......... 341
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 341
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 341
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................... 342
Maintenance Plan — Gasoline Engine ......... 344Maintenance Plan — Diesel Engine ............ 346
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 350
6.4L Gasoline Engine ................................... 3506.7L Diesel Engine ........................................ 351Checking Oil Level ......................................... 352
Adding Washer Fluid .................................... 352
Maintenance-Free Battery ............................ 352
Pressure Washing ......................................... 353 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .................................... 353
Engine Oil ...................................................... 353
Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 354Engine Air Cleaner Filter .............................. 355
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................... 357
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 359Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter .......... 360
Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement ... 361Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter
Replacement ................................................. 362

Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel ...363

Intervention Regeneration Strategy —
Message Process Flow ................................ 364Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ........................... 364
Body Lubrication ........................................... 364
Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 365
Exhaust System ............................................ 367
Cooling System ............................................. 368Charge Air Cooler — Inter-Cooler ................. 370
Brake System ............................................... 371Automatic Transmission ............................... 372
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle
Fluid Level ..................................................... 374
Transfer Case ............................................... 374Noise Control System Required
Maintenance & Warranty ............................ 374
Fuses.............................................................. 377
Bulb Replacement ........................................ 384

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE25
The driver’s door will unlock automatically if the
key fob is detected inside the vehicle when the
door lock button on the front door panel is used to
lock the door. This will occur for two attempts.
Upon the third attempt, the doors will lock even if
the key fob is inside.
NOTE:If the key fob is located next to a mobile phone,
laptop, or other electronic device, the wireless
signal may get blocked, and the driver’s door may
not unlock automatically.
If the door lock switch is pushed while the ignition
is in ACC or ON/RUN and the driver's door is open,
the doors will not lock.
KEYLESS ENTER ‘N GO™ — PASSIVE
E
NTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to
the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry system and a
feature of Keyless Enter ‘n Go™. This feature
allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s)
without having to push the key fob lock or unlock
buttons.
NOTE:
Passive Entry may be programmed on/off within
Uconnect Settings Ú page 199.
If wearing gloves, if it has been raining/snowing,
or if there is salt/dirt covering the Passive Entry
door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be
affected, resulting in a slower response time.
The doors may unlock when water is sprayed on
the Passive Entry door handles if the key fob is
located outside of the vehicle within 5 ft (1.5 m)
of the handle.
If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and
no door is opened within 60 seconds, the
vehicle will relock and if equipped will arm the
security alarm.
The Vehicle Security system can be armed/
disarmed by pushing the Passive Entry key fob
lock/unlock buttons (if equipped).
The key fob may not be detected by the vehicle
Passive Entry system if it is located next to a
mobile phone, laptop or other electronic device;
these devices may block the key fob's wireless
signal and prevent the Passive Entry door
handle from locking/unlocking the vehicle. To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side:
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the door handle, grab the handle to
unlock the vehicle. Grabbing the driver’s door
handle will unlock the driver’s door automatically.
Grabbing the passenger door handle will unlock all
doors automatically. The interior door panel lock
knob will raise when the door is unlocked.

Grab The Door Handle To Unlock

NOTE:
Either the driver’s door only or all doors will
unlock when you grab hold of the front driver’s
door handle, depending on the selected setting
in the Uconnect system Ú page 199.
All doors will unlock when the front passenger
door handle is grabbed regardless of the
driver’s door unlock preference setting.
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28GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
I
F EQUIPPED
The steering wheel contains a heating
element that helps warm your hands in
cold weather. The heated steering wheel
has only one temperature setting. Once
the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it
will stay on until the operator turns it off. The
heated steering wheel may not turn on when it is
already warm.
The heated steering wheel button is located on the
center of the instrument panel below the radio
screen, or within the climate or comfort screen of
the touchscreen.
NOTE:If the vehicle is equipped with a 12-inch radio,
there will only be control buttons through the
touchscreen.
Press the heated steering wheel button once to
turn the heating element on.
Press the heated steering wheel button a
second time to turn the heating element off.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see Ú page 21.
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION —
IF EQUIPPED
INTRODUCING VOICE RECOGNITION
Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these
helpful quick tips. It provides the key Voice
Commands and tips you need to know to control
your vehicle’s Voice Recognition (VR) system.

Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display

If you see the NAV icon on the bottom bar or in the
Apps menus of your 8.4-inch touchscreen, you
have the Uconnect 5 NAV system. If not, you have
a Uconnect 5 with 8.4-inch display system.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or
driving with the steering column unlocked, could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic illness,
diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication,
alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical
conditions must exercise care when using the
steering wheel heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods.
Do not place anything on the steering wheel
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket
or steering wheel covers of any type or mate -
rial. This may cause the steering wheel heater
to overheat.

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34GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger
seats may also be equipped with power lumbar.
The power lumbar switch is located on the
outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch
forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the
switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support.

Lumbar Control Switch

Easy Entry/Exit Seat — If Equipped
This feature provides automatic driver’s seat
positioning to enhance driver mobility when
entering and exiting the vehicle.
The distance the driver’s seat moves depends on
where you have the driver’s seat positioned when
you place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position.
When you place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF
position, the driver’s seat will move about
2.4 inches (6 cm) rearward if the driver’s seat position is greater than or equal to 2.7 inches
(6.77 cm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will
return to its previously set position when you
place the ignition into the ACC or ON/RUN posi
-
tion.
When you remove the key fob from the ignition,
the driver’s seat will move to a position
0.3 inches (0.77 cm) forward of the rear stop if
the driver’s seat position is between 0.9 inches
and 2.7 inches (2.27 cm and 6.77 cm) forward
of the rear stop. The seat will return to its previ -
ously set position when you place the ignition to
the ACC or ON/RUN position.
The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled
when the driver’s seat position is less than
0.9 inches (2.27 cm) forward of the rear stop. At
this position, there is no benefit to the driver by
moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry.
When enabled in Uconnect Settings, Easy Entry
and Easy Exit positions are stored in each memory
setting profile Ú page 30.
NOTE:The Easy Entry/Exit feature is enabled or disabled
through the programmable features in the
Uconnect system Ú page 199.
HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
On some models, the front and rear seats may be
equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions
and seatbacks.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic illness,
diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication,
alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical
condition must exercise care when using the
seat heater. It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or seatback
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket
or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to
overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been over -
heated could cause serious burns due to the
increased surface temperature of the seat.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE41
The following indications may be displayed on the
Digital Rearview Mirror:
Digital Mode This indication will appear when the
Rearview camera is utilizing the cameras
on the vehicle.
Tow Mode Graphic - If Equipped This indication will appear when the
Rearview camera is utilizing the auxiliary
camera attached to the trailer.
View Switching In Progress This indication will appear when camera
view switching is in progress.
Camera Signal Lost - Single View This indication will appear when the
Rearview Camera has lost its signal.
Camera Signal Lost - Multiview This indication will appear when the
camera effected has lost its signal in
either Split Screen or Tri-View. Communication Lost
This indication will appear when the
Digital Rearview Camera has lost
communication with the vehicle.
If a camera signal is lost, switch to Automatic
Dimming Mirror mode.
For more information on trailer camera options,
see Ú page 173.
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

Slide-On-Rod Features Of Sun Visor —
If Equipped
The sun visor Slide-On-Rod feature allows for
additional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to
block out the sun.

1. Fold down the sun visor.

2. Unclip the visor from the corner clip.
3. Pivot the sun visor toward the side window.
4. Extend the sun visor for additional sun
blockage.
WARNING!
The Digital Rearview Mirror mode has a limited
view. Portions of the road, vehicles, and other
objects may not be seen, especially while
backing up.
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Manual Telescoping Mirrors
To extend the Manual Telescoping Mirrors pull the
mirror outward to desired position. To return to
normal position, push the mirror inward all the way.

Manual Telescoping Mirror (Extended Position)

NOTE:Return the trailer towing mirrors to normal driving
position or fold the mirrors prior to entering an
automated car wash.
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
All outside mirrors are designed to be able to be
manually folded both forward and rearward to
prevent damage.
Folding Mirror

Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And
Approach Lighting — If Equipped
Driver and passenger outside mirrors with turn
signal lighting contain LEDs, which are located at
the back of the mirror.
The LEDs are turn signal indicators, which flash
with the corresponding turn signal lights in the
front and rear of the vehicle. Turning on the Hazard
Warning flashers will also activate these LEDs.

OUTSIDE AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRROR —
I
F EQUIPPED

The exterior mirrors will automatically adjust for
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is
controlled by the inside automatic dimming mirror.
The mirrors will automatically adjust for headlight
glare when the inside mirror adjusts.
POWER MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
The controls for the power mirrors are located on
the driver's door trim panel.

Power Mirror Controls

CAUTION!
It is recommended to fold the mirrors into the
full rearward position to resist damage when
entering a car wash or a narrow location.
1 — Left Mirror Selection
2 — Mirror Direction Control
3 — Right Mirror Selection
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46GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
FORWARD UTILITY LIGHTS AND REAR
G
UIDANCE LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
The forward utility lights and reverse guidance
lights switches are located on the drivers door trim
panel, above the power mirror controls. These
switches enable the forward or reverse lights
located on the driver and passenger outside
mirrors.

Forward and Reverse Light Switches

When either button is pressed the corresponding
light on the outside mirror will remain on for ten
minutes. The vehicle must be in the ON/RUN or
ACC position. When the light is active, the switch on
the door panel will illuminate. Pushing the switch a
second time will turn the lights off.
Forward Utility Light
Reverse Guidance Light

When the lights are activated using the switch on
the door panel , the reverse guidance lights will
illuminate when the vehicle transmission is in
PARK, NEUTRAL, or REVERSE and the forward
utility lights will illuminate in all ignition positions.
The rear guidance lights will turn off when the
vehicle transmission is placed in DRIVE. The rear guidance lights will also illuminate when
the cargo light switch is pressed on the headlight
switch panel. This feature is programmable
through the Uconnect system Ú
page 199.
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) Úpage 58.
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 199.

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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 rear guidance lights
will remain illuminated when the vehicle
transmission is in PARK, NEUTRAL, or REVERSE.
The rear guidance lights will turn off when the
vehicle transmission is placed in DRIVE.
BATTERY SAVER
Timers are set to both the interior and exterior
lights to protect the life of your vehicle’s battery.
If the ignition is OFF, the interior lights will
automatically turn off when:
Any door is left ajar for 10 minutes.
The Dome Defeat button is pushed.
The cargo and rear guidance lights are manually
activated by the headlight switch.
NOTE:Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is ON.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition is
placed in the OFF position, the exterior lights will
automatically turn off after eight minutes. If the
headlights are turned on and left on for eight
minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior lights
will automatically turn off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
COURTESY LIGHTS
The courtesy, dome, and cargo lights are turned on
when any door is opened or the Dome On button is
pushed on the overhead console. Also, if your
vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry,
and the unlock button is pushed on the key fob, the
courtesy, dome, and cargo lights will turn on.
Courtesy/Reading Lights
The overhead console lights can also be operated
individually as reading lights by pushing the
corresponding buttons.

Front Courtesy/Reading Lights

1 — Driver’s Reading Light On/Off Button
2 — Dome Off Button
3 — Dome On Button
4 — Passenger’s Reading Light On/Off Button
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Low Fuel Warning Light
When the fuel level reaches
approximately 3.2 gal (12 L) this light will
turn on, and remain on until fuel is
added.
A single warning chime will sound with Low Fuel
Warning.
Low Coolant Level Warning Light
This telltale will turn on to indicate the
vehicle coolant level is low Ú page 353.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Warning Light —
If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate when the
fuel filler cap is loose. Properly close the
filler cap to disengage the light. If the
light does not turn off, please see an
authorized dealer.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Warning Light — If Equipped
The warning light switches on and a
message is displayed to indicate that the
tire pressure is lower than the
recommended value and/or that slow
pressure loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal
tire duration and fuel consumption may not be
guaranteed. Should one or more tires be in the condition
previously mentioned, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tire.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should
be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the
inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation pressure
for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a TPMS that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly underinflated. Accordingly, when the
low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if underinflation has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system
is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately one minute
and then remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When
the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow
the TPMS to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
Do not continue driving with one or more flat
tires as handling may be compromised. Stop the
vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering. If a
tire puncture occurs, repair immediately using
the dedicated tire repair kit and contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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