trailer RAM CHASSIS CAB 2023 Owners Manual

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INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY ........................................................ 10
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ........................... 10
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .......... 10
SYMBOL GLOSSARY.............................................. 10
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 ..................................22
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 ...............27
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 ...................................29
Get Started .......................................................29
Additional Information .....................................30
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED .....30
Programming The Memory Feature ................30
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Key Fob To Memory ................................31
Memory Position Recall ...................................31 SEATS ...................................................................... 31
Manual Front Seat Adjustment —
If Equipped .......................................................32
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) —
If Equipped .......................................................33
Heated Seats — If Equipped ............................ 34
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......................35
Head Restraints ............................................... 36
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................................... 38
MIRRORS ............................................................... 39
Inside Rearview Mirror..................................... 39
Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped ......... 41
Outside Mirrors ................................................ 42
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror —
If Equipped .......................................................43
Power Mirrors — If Equipped .......................... 43
Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard
And Trailer Tow — If Equipped ......................... 44
Automatic Power Folding Mirrors —
If Equipped .......................................................44
Power Convex Mirror Switch —
If Equipped .......................................................45

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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
DIESEL ENGINE .................................................... 128
PARKING BRAKE ................................................ 128

DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING) .. 129
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.............................. 130 Ignition Park Interlock ................................... 131Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System .......................................................... 131
8-Speed Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped .................................................... 132
6-Speed Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped .................................................... 135
AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED ............. 139
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 140
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
(8-Speed Transmission) — If Equipped ....... 140Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
(6-Speed Transmission) —
If Equipped..................................................... 143
Manually Shifted Transfer Case —
If Equipped..................................................... 145
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL ............................ 147
POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) OPERATION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 147
HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING .........................148
Power Steering Fluid Check .......................... 148

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED .... 148

Cruise Control ............................................... 149
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ...................... 150 PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 159
ParkSense Sensors ....................................... 159
ParkSense Warning Display ......................... 159
ParkSense Display ........................................ 159Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .............. 162
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System ...162

Cleaning The ParkSense System ................. 162
ParkSense System Usage Precautions........ 162
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ............................. 163
LaneSense Operation ................................... 163Turning LaneSense On Or Off ....................... 164
LaneSense Warning Message ...................... 164Changing LaneSense Status ........................ 166
Turn Signal Activated Blind Spot Assist —
If Equipped..................................................... 166
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA............... 166
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 168
TRAILER CAMERAS — IF EQUIPPED ................. 173 Trailer Surround View Camera System —
If Equipped..................................................... 173AUX Camera — If Equipped ........................... 176
ENGINE RUNAWAY ............................................. 176
REFUELING THE VEHICLE—
GASOLINE ENGINE ............................................. 177
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ................... 177
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIESEL ENGINE... 177
Diesel Exhaust Fluid...................................... 178 VEHICLE LOADING .............................................. 180
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ......... 180
Payload .......................................................... 180Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)................ 180Tire Size ......................................................... 181
Rim Size ......................................................... 181
Inflation Pressure .......................................... 181Curb Weight ................................................... 181
Loading .......................................................... 181
TRAILER TOWING ................................................ 181
Common Towing Definitions......................... 181
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer
Weight ............................................................ 185
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Traile
r Weight Ratings) .......................................... 186Trailer And Tongue Weight .......................... 186
Towing Requirements .................................. 186Towing Tips ................................................... 192
SNOWPLOW — IF EQUIPPED.............................. 192
Before Plowing .............................................. 192

Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability....193

Over The Road Operation With Snowplow
Attached......................................................... 193
Operating Tips ............................................... 193General Maintenance ................................... 193

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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 103
Battery Charge Warning Light Úpage 104
Brake Warning Light Úpage 103
Door Open Warning Light Úpage 105
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Úpage 104
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light Úpage 105
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Úpage 104
Hood Open Warning Light
Úpage 104
Oil Pressure Warning Light Úpage 104
Oil Temperature Warning Light Úpage 104
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Úpage 103
Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light Úpage 105
Transmission Temperature Warning Light Úpage 105
Vehicle Security Warning Light Úpage 104
Red Warning Lights1

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Yellow Indicator Lights Cargo Indicator Light Úpage 108
Cold Ambient Derate Mode Indicator Light Úpage 109
Diesel Exhaust Brake Indicator Light Úpage 109
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Off Indicator Light Úpage 108
Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Indicator Light Úpage 109
NEUTRAL Indicator Light Úpage 109
4WD Lock Indicator Light Úpage 109
4WD Low Indicator Light Úpage 109
4WD High Indicator Light
Úpage 109
Snowplow Mode Indicator Light Úpage 109
TOW/HAUL Indicator Light Úpage 108
Trailer Merge Assist Indicator Light Úpage 108
Wait To Start Indicator Light Úpage 109
Water In Fuel Indicator Light Úpage 109
Yellow Indicator Lights1

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MIRRORS
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Manual Mirror — If Equipped
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left,
and right. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be
reduced by moving the small control under the
mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the
vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in
the day position (toward the windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left,
and right. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight
glare from vehicles behind you.
NOTE:The Automatic Dimming feature is disabled when
the vehicle is in REVERSE to improve rear view
viewing.
The Automatic Dimming feature can be turned on
or off through the touchscreen.
Automatic Dimming Mirror

Digital Rearview Mirror — If Equipped
The Digital Rearview Mirror provides a high
definition, wide and unobstructed view of the road
and traffic behind the vehicle, as well as a trailer
when Tow Mode Camera is equipped, while driving
forward (not recommended for use as a Back Up
Camera).
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.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable
pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may
cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal
travel may become limited if movement is
stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable
pedal's path.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto
the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth
and wipe the mirror clean.
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When Digital Rearview Mode is not in use, push the
on/off control lever forward toward the windshield
to return the mirror to the regular Automatic
Dimming Mirror.

Digital Rearview Mirror

Push the View button to the left of the on/off
control to access the following view options:
Rearview Camera - Back of vehicle
This is the default view of the Digital Rearview
Camera. It displays a wide screen view of the back
of the vehicle. Split Screen Tow Mode (if equipped)
The Split Screen Tow Mode will display the left and
right sides of the back of the vehicle using the
outside mirror cameras.
Tri-View Tow Mode (if equipped)
The Tri-View Tow Mode will display the left/right
sides of the back of the vehicle using the outside
mirror cameras and the back of the trailer using an
auxiliary camera.
Tow Mode - Back of trailer (if equipped)
The Tow Mode will display a wide screen view of
the back of the trailer using an auxiliary camera.
Push the Menu button next to the on/off control to
access the following mirror adjustment options:
Tilt (up/down)
Pan (left/right)
Rotate
Zoom
Brightness
Options can be customized for each camera by
pressing the View button until desired camera is
highlighted.
Push the Menu button to scroll through the menu
options and use left and right scroll buttons to
change settings. The menu will lockout when vehicle is traveling
above 8 mph (12 kph). Once this happens the
menu options cannot be changed (view can still be
changed).
NOTE:The Digital Rearview Mirror is not as effective
during nighttime driving in low light applications
due to low ambient light levels. In the event that it
provides the user with less than expected vision,
the mirror can be reverted to a normal reflective
Automatic Dimming Mirror by pushing the on/off
control lever toward the windshield and putting the
mirror into Automatic Dimming Mirror mode.
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. Your vehicle may
also include additional cameras in the outside
mirrors, which will allow you to use Split Screen
and Tri-View Tow Mode views.
To return to the Rearview Camera display toggle
through the menu options using the control
buttons on the mirror.
1 — View Button
2 — On/Off Control Lever
3 — Menu Button
4 — Left Scroll Button
5 — Right Scroll Button

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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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Slide-On-Rod Extender

NOTE:The sun visor can also be extended while the sun
visor is against the windshield for additional sun
blockage through the front of the vehicle.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The outside mirror(s) can be adjusted to the center
of the adjacent lane of traffic to achieve the
optimal view.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with puddle lamps
under the outside mirrors, they can be turned off
through the Uconnect system Ú page 199.
Trailer Tow Telescoping Mirrors
Your vehicle may be equipped with manual or
power trailer telescoping mirrors. These mirrors
are designed with an adjustable mirror head that
can be extended when trailering to provide a
greater vision range when towing extra-wide loads.
Power Telescoping Mirrors
The Power Telescoping Mirror Switch is located on
the door trim panel, above the power mirror
controls. The switch enables the driver to extend or
retract the mirror head.
Power Telescoping Mirror Switch

To adjust the outside mirrors, push the Telescoping
Mirror Switch. Use the left and right arrows on the
directional button to move both driver’s and passenger
mirrors outward or inward to desired position.

Power Telescoping Mirror (Extended Position)

To return the control to the large mirror, push the
Power Telescoping Mirror Switch a second time.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the driver or
passenger side convex mirror will look smaller
and farther away than they really are. Relying
only on the convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use
your inside mirror when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle seen in the convex mirror.

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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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The power mirror controls consist of mirror select
buttons and a four-way mirror control switch.
To adjust a mirror, push either the L (left) or R
(right) button to select the mirror that you want to
adjust.
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.

AUTOMATIC POWER FOLDING MIRRORS —
I
F EQUIPPED

When enabled within Uconnect Settings
Ú page 199, the exterior mirrors will automatically
fold when the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the OFF
position, and after the doors are locked and
closed.

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