RAM 1500 (All-New), 1500 Classic, 2019 1500 (All-New), 2019 1500 Classic Owner's manual

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Third Edition
Printed in the U.S.A.
©2018 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.
19DS-126-AC
OWNER’S MANUAL
2019
RAM 1500
RAM 1500
2019
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
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.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken 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 trans-
portation.
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.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional 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 improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
Copyright © 2018 FCA US LLC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
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INTRODUCTION ...................................................................3
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................7
3
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...................................................13
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .........................................161
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SAFETY ........................................................................193
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STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................269
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INCASEOFEMERGENCY ...........................................................369
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................................423
9
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................495
10
MULTIMEDIA ....................................................................511
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................575
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INDEX..........................................................................581
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .........................4
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............5
Essential Information ......................5
Symbols ...............................5
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ..............5
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................6
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .....6
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer, congratulations on selecting your new
vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman-
ship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and
perform tasks that are not intended for conventional pas-
senger vehicles. It handles and maneuvers differently from
many passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road, so
take time to become familiar with your vehicle. If
equipped, the two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was
designed for on-road use only. It is not intended for
off-road driving or use in other severe conditions suited for
a four-wheel drive vehicle. Before you start to drive this
vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar
with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for brak-
ing, steering, transmission, and transfer case shifting.
Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces.
Your driving skills will improve with experience. When
driving off-road, or working the vehicle, don’t overload the
vehicle or expect the vehicle to overcome the natural laws
of physics. Always observe federal, state, provincial and
local laws wherever you drive. As with other vehicles of
this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result
in loss of control or a collision. Refer to the “Driving Tips”
in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you
with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is
supplemented by Warranty Information, and customer
oriented documents. In the attached Warranty Booklet you
will find a description of the services that FCA offers to its
customers, the Warranty Certificate and the details of the
terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please
take the time to read all of these publications carefully
before driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the
instructions, recommendations, tips, and important warn-
ings in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable
operation of your vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle.
Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or
versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore,
you should only consider the information which is related
to the trim level, engine, and version that you have
purchased. Any content introduced throughout the Own-
er’s Information, that may or may not be applicable to your
vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”.
All data contained in this publication are intended to help
you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA aims at
a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this
reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model
4 INTRODUCTION
described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For
further information, contact an authorized dealer.
If applicable, refer to the Owner’s Manual Supplement for
related information.
NOTE: After reviewing the Owner’s Information, it should
be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing, and
remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni-
cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your
satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items
of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustra-
tions may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored labels whose sym-
bols indicate precautions to be observed when using this
component. Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further
information on the symbols used in your vehicle.
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to body
modifications or special equipment installed by van
conversion/camper manufacturers/body builders. U.S.
residents refer to the Warranty Information book, Section
2.1.C. Canadian residents refer to the “What Is Not Cov-
ered” section of the Warranty Information book. Such
equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters, stoves,
refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and service on
these items, contact the applicable manufacturer.
Operating instructions for the special equipment installed
by the conversion/camper manufacturer should also be
supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions are miss-
ing, please contact your authorized dealer for assistance in
obtaining replacement documents from the applicable
manufacturer.
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INTRODUCTION 5
For information on the Body Builder’s Guide refer to
www.rambodybuilder.com. This website contains dimen-
sional and technical specifications for your vehicle. It is
intended for Second Stage Manufacturer’s technical sup-
port. For service issues, contact your authorized dealer.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper-
ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily
injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against
procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If
you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-
tions.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may
lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
FRONT VIEW ............................8
REAR VIEW .............................9
INSTRUMENT PANEL .....................10
INTERIOR ..............................11
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FRONT VIEW
Front View
1 Hood/Engine Compartment 4 Wheels/Tires
2 Windshield 5 Doors
3 Headlights 6 Exterior Mirrors
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REAR VIEW
Rear View
1 Rear Lights 2 Tailgate Handle
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 9
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 Multifunction Lever 7 Upper Switch Panel
2 Instrument Cluster Display Controls 8 Uconnect System
3 Instrument Cluster 9 Climate Controls
4 Speed Controls 10 Power Inverter
5 Ignition 11 Lower Switch Panel
6 Gear Selector 12 4WD Selector
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INTERIOR
Interior
1 Door Handles 4 Seats
2 Door Locks/Window Switches 5 Upper Storage Compartment
3 Steering Wheel 6 Lower Storage Compartment
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 11
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
VEHICLE USER GUIDE IF EQUIPPED .......18
KEYS .................................20
Key Fobs .............................20
IGNITION SWITCH .......................28
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) If Equipped....28
Keyless Push Button Ignition If Equipped ....29
Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................29
REMOTE START IF EQUIPPED .............30
How To Use Remote Start..................30
Remote Start Abort Message ...............30
To Enter Remote Start Mode ................31
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle ...............................31
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................31
Remote Start Comfort Systems If Equipped . . .31
General Information .....................32
SENTRY KEY ...........................32
Key Programming ......................33
Replacement Keys .......................33
General Information .....................33
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ...............34
To Arm The System ......................34
To Disarm The System ....................35
Rearming Of The System ..................35
Security System Manual Override ............35
DOORS ...............................35
Manual Door Locks ......................35
Power Door Locks If Equipped ...........37
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Keyless Enter-N-Go Passive Entry .........37
Automatic Door Locks If Equipped ........40
Child-Protection Door Lock ................41
SEATS ................................42
Manual Front Seat Adjustment ..............43
Manual Rear Seat Adjustment ...............44
Power Driver Seat Adjustment If Equipped . . .45
Power Passenger Seat Adjustment
If Equipped ...........................47
Driver Memory Seat If Equipped ..........48
Heated Seats If Equipped ...............51
Ventilated Seats If Equipped .............53
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
(Regular Cab Models) ....................54
HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................55
Front Head Restraint Adjustment ............55
Rear Head Restraint Adjustment .............56
Front Head Restraint Removal ..............56
Rear Head Restraint Removal ...............57
STEERING WHEEL .......................57
Tilt Steering Column .....................57
Heated Steering Wheel If Equipped.........58
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
IF EQUIPPED ...........................59
MIRRORS ..............................61
Inside Day/Night Mirror If Equipped ......61
Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped .....61
Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View
Camera Display If Equipped .............62
Outside Mirrors ........................63
Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
If Equipped............................63
Power Mirrors If Equipped ..............64
Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And
Trailer Tow If Equipped .................65
Trailer Towing Mirrors If Equipped ........67
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Heated Mirrors If Equipped .............67
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse If Equipped .....68
Illuminated Vanity Mirror If Equipped ......68
EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................69
Multifunction Lever .....................69
Headlight Switch .......................69
Headlights ............................70
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) If Equipped . .70
High/Low Beam Switch ..................71
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control If
Equipped .............................71
Flash-To-Pass ..........................72
Automatic Headlights If Equipped .........72
Parking Lights And Panel Lights ............73
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ................73
Headlight Delay ........................73
Lights-On Reminder .....................73
Fog Lights If Equipped .................74
Turn Signals ...........................74
Lane Change Assist If Equipped ..........74
Cargo Light With Bed Lights If Equipped ....75
Battery Saver ..........................76
INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................76
Courtesy Lights .........................76
Illuminated Approach ....................79
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........79
Windshield Wipers ......................79
Rain Sensing Wipers If Equipped ..........81
CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................82
Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen . .82
Manual Climate Controls With A Touchscreen . . .86
Automatic Climate Controls With A Touchscreen .90
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ........97
Operating Tips .........................98
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WINDOWS ............................100
Power Windows If Equipped ............100
Wind Buffeting ........................103
POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED .........103
Opening Sunroof .......................104
Closing Sunroof .......................104
Wind Buffeting ........................105
Sunshade Operation ....................105
Pinch Protect Feature ....................105
Venting Sunroof Express ...............105
Sunroof Maintenance ....................105
Ignition Off Operation ...................105
HOOD ...............................106
To Open The Hood .....................106
To Close The Hood......................106
TAILGATE .............................107
Opening .............................107
Closing ..............................107
GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED . . . .107
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink .....108
Programming A Rolling Code ..............109
Programming A Non-Rolling Code...........111
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .......111
Using HomeLink .......................113
Security..............................113
Troubleshooting Tips ....................113
General Information .....................114
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ..................
115
Storage ..............................115
Cupholders ..........................125
Electrical Power Outlets ..................126
Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver
If Equipped ..........................130
Power Inverter If Equipped .............130
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Auxiliary Switches If Equipped ..........131
PICKUP BOX ...........................132
RAMBOX IF EQUIPPED .................133
RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins......133
Locking And Unlocking RamBox ............135
RamBox Safety Warning ..................136
Bed Extender If Equipped...............137
Bed Rail Tie-Down System ................143
SLIDE-IN CAMPERS .....................145
Camper Applications ....................145
EASY-OFF TAILGATE ....................145
Disconnecting The Rear Camera Or Remote Keyless
Entry If Equipped ....................146
Removing The Tailgate ...................147
Locking Tailgate........................148
TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER
IF EQUIPPED ..........................148
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal............148
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation ..........154
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning ...........160
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VEHICLE USER GUIDE IF EQUIPPED
Access your Owner’s Information right through your
Uconnect 4C or 4C NAV touchscreen system If
Equipped.
To access the Vehicle User Guide on your Uconnect Touch-
screen: Press the Uconnect Apps button. From there, press
the Vehicle User Guide icon on your touchscreen. No
Uconnect registration is required.
NOTE: Vehicle User Guide features are not available while
the vehicle is moving. If you try to access while the vehicle
is in motion, the system will display: Feature not available
while the vehicle is in motion.
Uconnect 4C NAV With 8.4–inch Display Vehicle User
Guide Touchscreen Icon
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