RAM 1500 DT Owner's manual

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RAM 1500

2020 OWNER’S MANUAL

20_DT_OM_EN_USC_N2

FOURTH EDITION V1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................ 10

2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ................................................................................. 14

3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................................... 100

4 SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 132

5 STARTING AND OPERATING ...............................................................................................189

6 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .................................................................................................... 287

7 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................... 323

8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................ 376

9 MULTIMEDIA ..............................................................................................................................390

10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE .....................................................................................................465

11 INDEX .............................................................................................................................................469

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INTRODUCTION

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL................................. 11

Essential Information.......................................11

Symbols.............................................................11

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................................ 11

VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS .......................... 11

CONSUMER INFORMATION —

TRUCK-CAMPER LOADING ................................... 11

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS.......... 13

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED ................ 14

KEYS ........................................................................ 15

Key Fob .............................................................15

IGNITION SWITCH .................................................. 20

Keyless Push Button Ignition...........................20

REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (GASOLINE) .... 22

How To Use Remote Start................................22

Remote Start Abort Message ..........................22

To Enter Remote Start Mode...........................22

To Exit Remote Start Mode Without

Driving The Vehicle ..........................................23

To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The

Vehicle...............................................................23

Remote Start Comfort Systems —

If Equipped........................................................23

General Information.........................................23

REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (DIESEL) ......... 24

How To Use Remote Start................................24

SENTRY KEY............................................................24

Key Programming ............................................25

Replacement Keys ...........................................25

General Information.........................................25

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ..................................26

To Arm The System ..........................................26

To Disarm The System.....................................26

Rearming Of The System .................................27

Security System Manual Override...................27

DOORS ....................................................................27

Manual Door Locks ..........................................27

Power Door Locks — If Equipped ....................28

Power Side Steps — If Equipped .....................28

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry ...............28

Automatic Door Locks —

If Equipped........................................................30

Child-Protection Door Lock .............................31

DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED.....31

Programming The Memory Feature ................32

Linking And Unlinking The Remote

Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory..................32

Memory Position Recall ...................................32

SEATS ......................................................................33

Manual Front Seat Adjustment .......................33

Manual Rear Seat Adjustment........................34

Power Front Seat Adjustment —

If Equipped .......................................................34

Heated Seats — If Equipped............................36

Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......................37

Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers ........................38

HEAD RESTRAINTS ............................................... 38

Front Head Restraints......................................38

Rear Head Restraints ......................................39

STEERING WHEEL.................................................. 40

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column...................40

Heated Steering Wheel —

If Equipped ......................................................40

DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS —

IF EQUIPPED........................................................... 41

MIRRORS ............................................................... 41

Inside Day/Night Mirror —

If Equipped ......................................................41

Automatic Dimming Mirror —

If Equipped .......................................................42

Outside Mirrors ................................................42

Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming

Mirror — If Equipped.........................................43

Power Mirrors — If Equipped ..........................43

Power Folding Outside Mirrors For

Standard And Trailer Tow —

If Equipped .......................................................43

Trailer Towing Mirrors —

If Equipped .......................................................44

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .........................45

Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse —

If Equipped .......................................................45

Illuminated Vanity Mirror —

If Equipped .......................................................45

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS.................................................. 46

Headlight Switch ............................................46

Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —

If Equipped........................................................46

Multifunction Lever .........................................46

High/Low Beam Switch....................................46

Automatic High Beam Headlamp

Control — If Equipped.......................................47

Flash-To-Pass....................................................47

Automatic Headlights — If Equipped...............47

Parking Lights And Panel Lights......................47

Headlights On With Wipers (Available

With Automatic Headlights Only).....................48

Headlight Delay ................................................48

Lights-On Reminder..........................................48

Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .......................48

Turn Signals......................................................48

Lane Change Assist — If Equipped..................48

Cargo Light With Bed Lights —

If Equipped........................................................48

Battery Saver ....................................................49

INTERIOR LIGHTS .................................................. 50

Courtesy Lights.................................................50

Illuminated Entry .............................................51

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .............. 51

Windshield Wipers............................................51

Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ................52

CLIMATE CONTROLS .............................................53

Manual Climate Control Overview...................53

Automatic Climate Control Overview ..............56

Climate Control Functions ...............................62

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —

If Equipped........................................................62

Operating Tips ..................................................63

WINDOWS ..............................................................64

Power Windows ................................................64

Wind Buffeting .................................................66

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ......................66

Single Pane Power Sunroof —

If Equipped ......................................................66

Dual Pane Power Sunroof —

If Equipped ......................................................68

HOOD ...................................................................71

To Open The Hood ...........................................71

To Close The Hood ...........................................71

TAILGATE.................................................................71

Opening.............................................................71

Closing ..............................................................72

Multifunction Tailgate —

If Equipped .......................................................72

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED ...........73

Before You Begin Programming

HomeLink®.......................................................74

Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .........75

Using HomeLink® ............................................76

Security .............................................................76

Troubleshooting Tips........................................76

General Information.........................................77

INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ......................................... 77

Storage .............................................................77

Cupholders ......................................................82

Electrical Power Outlets...................................83

Power Inverter — If Equipped .........................84

Wireless Charging Pad —

If Equipped ......................................................86

Overhead Sunglass Storage............................87

PICKUP BOX .......................................................... 87

RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED...................................... 88

RamBox Integrated Box Side

Storage Bins .....................................................88

RamBox Safety Warning..................................89

Bed Divider — If Equipped ...............................90

Bed Rail Tie-Down System —

If Equipped ......................................................92

EASY-OFF TAILGATE ............................................. 93

Tailgate Removal .............................................93

Locking Tailgate ...............................................95

TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER —

IF EQUIPPED........................................................... 95

Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal ....................96

Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation ................98

Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning ....................99

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

INSTRUMENT PANEL

BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —

GASOLINE .............................................................100

Base / Midline Instrument Cluster

Descriptions................................................... 101

PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —

GASOLINE .............................................................102

Premium Instrument Cluster

Descriptions................................................... 103

BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —

DIESEL...................................................................104

Instrument Cluster Descriptions .................. 105

PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —

DIESEL...................................................................107

Instrument Cluster Descriptions .................. 108

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLA ........................109

Instrument Cluster Display Controls ............ 109

Oil Life Reset.................................................. 110

Display Menu Items ...................................... 110

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages ... 115

Displays.......................................................... 116

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning

Messages....................................................... 116

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning

Messages....................................................... 117

Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode

Message — Electrical Load Reduction

Actions — If Equipped.................................... 118

WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................. 119

Red Warning Lights....................................... 119

Yellow Warning Lights................................... 122

Yellow Indicator Lights.................................. 125

Green Indicator Lights .................................. 128

White Indicator Lights ................................... 129

Blue Indicator Lights ..................................... 129

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —

OBD II.................................................................... 130

Onboard Diagnostic System

(OBD II) Cybersecurity ................................... 130

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS .............................. 131

SAFETY

SAFETY FEATURES.............................................. 132

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 132

Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ...... 133

AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS.......................... 141

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —

If Equipped .................................................... 141

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With

Mitigation — If Equipped ............................... 147

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS)............................................................ 149

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ...................154

Occupant Restraint Systems Features ....... 154

Important Safety Precautions ...................... 154

Seat Belt Systems ........................................ 155

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 161

Child Restraints ........................................... 173

Transporting Pets ....................................... 185

SAFETY TIPS ......................................................186

Transporting Passengers.............................. 186

Exhaust Gas ............................................... 186

Safety Checks You Should Make

Inside The Vehicle ........................................ 186

Periodic Safety Checks You Should

Make Outside The Vehicle............................ 188

STARTING AND OPERATING

STARTING THE ENGINE —

GASOLINE ENGINES ...........................................189

Automatic Transmission ............................... 189

Tip Start Feature .......................................... 189

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition ...................... 189

Normal Starting Using ENGINE

START/STOP Button...................................... 190

Cold Weather Operation

(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ............................ 192

After Starting ................................................. 192

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STARTING THE ENGINE — DIESEL ENGINE.......193

Automatic Transmission ............................... 193

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition ...................... 193

Normal Starting Using ENGINE

START/STOP Button ................................... 193

Extreme Cold Weather .................................. 196

Starting Fluids ............................................... 196

NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE .........197

Cold Weather Precautions............................ 197

Engine Idling .................................................. 198

Stopping The Engine ..................................... 198

Cooling System Tips — Automatic

Transmission ................................................. 199

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) ..........200

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —

GASOLINE ENGINES ...........................................200

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —

DIESEL ENGINE ....................................................201

PARKING BRAKE ...............................................201

Electric Park Brake (EPB) ............................ 201

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............................204

Ignition Park Interlock................................... 205

Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock

System ........................................................... 205

Automatic Transmission ............................... 205

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —

IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 209

Four-Position Electronically Shifted

Transfer Case —

If Equipped .................................................... 210

Five-Position Electronically Shifted

Transfer Case —

If Equipped .................................................... 212

ACTIVE-LEVEL FOUR CORNER AIR

SUSPENSION SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ............ 214

Description .................................................... 214

Air Suspension Modes .................................. 216

Instrument Cluster Display Messages......... 217

Operation ....................................................... 217

ACTIVE-LEVEL FOUR CORNER AIR

SUSPENSION SYSTEM

(OFF-ROAD GROUP) — IF EQUIPPED................. 218

Description .................................................... 218

Air Suspension Modes .................................. 220

Instrument Cluster Display Messages......... 221

Operation ....................................................... 221

AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........... 222

LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL —

IF EQUIPPED ...................................................... 223

POWER STEERING .............................................. 223

Electric Power Steering ................................ 223

FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L

ENGINES ONLY — IF EQUIPPED......................... 224

STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .............224

Automatic Mode............................................ 224

Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not

Autostop......................................................... 225

To Start The Engine While In Autostop

Mode.............................................................. 225

To Manually Turn Off The Stop Start

System ........................................................... 226

To Manually Turn On The Stop Start

System ........................................................... 226

System Malfunction ...................................... 226

SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .....................226

To Activate ..................................................... 227

To Set A Desired Speed................................ 227

To Vary The Speed Setting ........................... 227

To Accelerate For Passing ........................... 228

To Resume Speed ........................................ 228

To Deactivate ............................................... 228

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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —

IF EQUIPPED ......................................................228

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation..... 229

Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)..... 230

To Activate/Deactivate.................................. 230

To Set A Desired ACC Speed ........................ 230

To Cancel ....................................................... 231

To Turn Off ..................................................... 231

To Resume..................................................... 231

To Vary The Speed Setting............................ 232

Setting The Following Distance In ACC ........ 233

Overtake Aid .................................................. 234

ACC Operation At Stop .................................. 234

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu............ 235

Display Warnings And Maintenance ............ 235

Precautions While Driving With ACC ............ 236

General Information...................................... 238

Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise

Control Mode ................................................. 239

PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR

PARK ASSIST .......................................................240

ParkSense Sensors....................................... 241

ParkSense Warning Display.......................... 242

ParkSense Display ........................................ 242

Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or

Rear ParkSense............................................. 244

Service The ParkSense Park Assist

System ........................................................... 245

Cleaning The ParkSense System ................. 245

ParkSense System Usage Precautions........ 245

PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST

SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED..................................... 246

Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense

Active Park Assist System............................. 247

Parallel Parking Space Assistance

Operation/Display ......................................... 248

Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance

Operation/Display ......................................... 252

LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED .............................. 256

LaneSense Operation ................................... 256

Turning LaneSense On Or Off....................... 257

LaneSense Warning Message...................... 257

Changing LaneSense Status ........................ 258

PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA............... 259

SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM —

IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 260

REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GASOLINE

ENGINES .............................................................. 263

REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIESEL

ENGINE ................................................................. 265

Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel ................... 266

Bulk Fuel Storage — Diesel Fuel................... 266

Diesel Exhaust Fluid...................................... 266

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage........................ 266

Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid ......................... 267

VEHICLE LOADING ..............................................268

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .......... 268

Payload .......................................................... 268

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)................ 268

Tire Size ......................................................... 269

Rim Size......................................................... 269

Inflation Pressure.......................................... 269

Curb Weight................................................... 269

Loading .......................................................... 269

TRAILER TOWING ................................................269

Common Towing Definitions......................... 269

Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum

Trailer Weight ................................................ 273

Trailer Towing Weights

(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)............... 273

Trailer And Tongue Weight ........................... 274

Towing Requirements .................................. 274

Towing Tips ................................................... 279

SNOWPLOW ........................................................280

RECREATIONAL TOWING

(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...........................281

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another

Vehicle ........................................................... 281

Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel

Drive Models ................................................. 282

Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel

Drive Models ................................................. 282

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DRIVING TIPS .......................................................284

Driving On Slippery Surfaces ....................... 284

Driving Through Water ................................. 285

Off-Road Driving Tips ................................... 286

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .........................287

ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM —

IF EQUIPPED.........................................................287

General Information...................................... 291

BULB REPLACEMENT ..........................................292

Replacement Bulbs....................................... 292

Replacing Exterior Bulbs............................... 293

FUSES....................................................................297

External Power Distribution Center ............. 297

Internal Power Distribution Center .............. 302

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING..........................306

Jack Location................................................. 306

Removal Of Jack And Tools........................... 306

Removing The Spare Tire.............................. 308

Preparations For Jacking .............................. 309

Jacking Instructions ...................................... 309

To Stow The Flat Or Spare ........................... 312

Reinstalling The Jack And Tools................... 313

JUMP STARTING ..................................................314

Preparations For Jump Start......................... 314

Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 315

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 316

MANUAL PARK RELEASE................................... 317

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE............................... 318

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ......................... 319

Two-Wheel Drive Models .............................. 321

Four-Wheel Drive Models ............................. 321

Emergency Tow Hooks —

If Equipped..................................................... 322

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE

SYSTEM (EARS) .................................................. 322

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 322

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULED SERVICING — GASOLINE

ENGINES .............................................................. 323

Maintenance Plan ......................................... 324

SCHEDULED SERVICING —

DIESEL ENGINE.................................................... 327

Maintenance Plan — Diesel Fuel Up

To B5 Biodiesel ............................................ 328

Additional Maintenance — B6 To B20

Biodiesel ........................................................ 330

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ....................................331

3.6L Engine With Stop/Start ....................... 331

5.7L Engine Without Stop/Start................... 332

5.7L Engine With Stop/Start ........................ 333

3.0L Diesel Engine........................................ 334

Checking Oil Level......................................... 335

Adding Washer Fluid..................................... 335

Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 336

Pressure Washing ......................................... 336

DEALER SERVICE ................................................336

Engine Oil — Gas Engine .............................. 337

Engine Oil Filter ........................................... 338

Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................ 339

Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter —

Diesel Engine ................................................ 340

Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter

Replacement — Diesel Engine...................... 341

Priming If The Engine Has Run Out

Of Fuel — Diesel Engine................................ 342

Intervention Regeneration Strategy —

Message Process Flow (Diesel Engine)....... 342

Diesel Exhaust Fluid ..................................... 343

Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................... 343

Accessory Drive Belt Inspection................... 345

Body Lubrication ........................................... 346

Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 346

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Exhaust System ............................................ 348

Cooling System ............................................. 349

Charge Air Cooler — Inter-Cooler

(Diesel Engine) .............................................. 352

Brake System ................................................ 352

Automatic Transmission .............................. 353

Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle

Fluid Level...................................................... 354

Transfer Case ............................................... 354

HOISTING .............................................................355

TIRES .....................................................................355

Tire Safety Information ................................. 355

Tires — General Information ......................... 362

Tire Types....................................................... 366

Spare Tires — If Equipped............................. 366

Wheel And Wheel Trim Care......................... 368

Tire Chains And Traction Devices................. 369

Tire Rotation Recommendations ................ 370

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....................370

Treadwear...................................................... 371

Traction Grades............................................. 371

Temperature Grades..................................... 371

STORING THE VEHICLE....................................... 371

BODYWORK ......................................................... 372

Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 372

Body And Underbody Maintenance.............. 372

Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 372

INTERIORS .......................................................... 374

Seats And Fabric Parts ................................. 374

Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 375

Leather Parts................................................. 375

Glass Surfaces ............................................. 375

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

IDENTIFICATION DATA........................................ 376

Vehicle Identification Number ..................... 376

BRAKE SYSTEM .................................................. 376

WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 376

Torque Specifications .................................. 376

FUEL REQUIREMENTS — GASOLINE

ENGINES ..............................................................377

3.6L Engine .................................................. 377

5.7L Engine ................................................... 378

Reformulated Gasoline ................................ 378

Materials Added To Fuel .............................. 378

Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ........................ 378

Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel

Vehicles ......................................................... 379

CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications...... 379

MMT In Gasoline ........................................... 379

Fuel System Cautions ................................... 379

Carbon Monoxide Warnings ........................ 380

FUEL REQUIREMENTS – DIESEL ENGINE.........380

Diesel Fuel Specifications ............................ 380

Biodiesel Fuel Requirements ....................... 381

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FLUID CAPACITIES — GASOLINE ENGINES.......383

FLUID CAPACITIES — DIESEL ENGINE...............384

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — GASOLINE

ENGINES ...............................................................384

Engine ........................................................... 384

Chassis .......................................................... 386

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — DIESEL

ENGINE..................................................................387

Engine ............................................................ 387

Chassis .......................................................... 389

MULTIMEDIA

UCONNECT SYSTEMS .........................................390

CYBERSECURITY .................................................390

UCONNECT SETTINGS ........................................391

Uconnect 3 Settings...................................... 391

Uconnect 4/4C/4C NAV Settings................. 404

Uconnect 4C NAV With 12-inch

Display Settings............................................. 424

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION ............443

Safety Guidelines .......................................... 443

UCONNECT 3 WITH 5-INCH DISPLAY ................444

Introduction ................................................... 444

Radio Mode ................................................... 444

Media Mode................................................... 447

Phone Mode .................................................. 449

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —

IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 455

Radio Operation ............................................ 455

Media Mode................................................... 455

IPOD®/USB/MP3 CONTROL —

IF EQUIPPED ..................................................... 455

RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE

PHONES ............................................................... 457

Regulatory And Safety Information .............. 457

UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION

QUICK TIPS........................................................... 458

Introducing Uconnect.................................... 458

Get Started .................................................... 458

Basic Voice Commands ................................ 459

Radio.............................................................. 460

Media ............................................................. 460

Phone............................................................. 460

Voice Text Reply ............................................ 461

Climate........................................................... 461

Navigation...................................................... 462

Siri® Eyes Free — If Equipped ..................... 462

Using Do Not Disturb ................................... 462

Android Auto™ — If Equipped ...................... 462

Apple CarPlay® — If Equipped ..................... 463

General Information...................................... 463

Additional Information .................................. 464

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE

FOR YOUR VEHICLE ............................................465

Prepare For The Appointment ...................... 465

Prepare A List ................................................ 465

Be Reasonable With Requests..................... 465

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ................................465

FCA US LLC Customer Center....................... 466

FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center .............. 466

In Mexico Contact ......................................... 466

Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands ............... 466

Customer Assistance For The Hearing

Or Speech Impaired

(TDD/TTY) ...................................................... 466

Service Contract ........................................... 466

WARRANTY INFORMATION................................467

MOPAR® PARTS .................................................467

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ..........................467

In The 50 United States And

Washington, D.C............................................ 467

In Canada ...................................................... 467

PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ..........................468

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INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer, congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.

This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and perform tasks that are not intended for conventional passenger 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 braking, 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

“Driving Tips” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.

This Owner's Manual has been prepared with the assistance 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. Within this information, you will find a description of the services that

FCA US LLC offers to its customers, the vehicle's warranty coverage, 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 warnings

in this manual will help ensure 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 Owner'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 US LLC aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this

reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For further information, contact an authorized

dealer.

When it comes to service, remember that authorized dealers know your vehicle best, have factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopar® parts, and care about

your satisfaction.

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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 illustrations 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 symbols 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.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating 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 Cautions.

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. US residents refer to the Warranty Information, Section 2.1.C.

Canadian residents refer to the “What Is Not Covered” section of the Warranty

Information. Such equipment includes video monitors, DVD/Blu-Ray™,

heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and service on these

items, contact the applicable manufacturer.

CONSUMER INFORMATION — TRUCK-CAMPER LOADING

This information is provided in fulfillment of the requirement by the United

States Government, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration, that “every manufacturer of trucks that are capable of

accommodating slide-in campers, manufactured on or after April 1, 1973 shall

provide... at the time of original purchase to the first person who purchases the

truck”... information on Truck Camper Loading.

A slide-in camper document is provided in your vehicle’s glove compartment

that contains your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), truck model, cargo

weight rating, and the forward/rearward limit of a camper. To obtain additional

dimensional and technical specifications for your vehicle, please visit

https://www.ramtrucks.com.

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Figure 1 illustrates the dimensions describing the forward and rearward limits of the zone in which the Center of Gravity (CG) of a slide-in camper must be located,

to provide satisfactory vehicle handling and to prevent overload of the front and rear axles.

Figure 2 illustrates a proper match between truck and camper.

NOTE:

The camper Center of Gravity falls within the specified zone.

A — Forward Limit of Camper CG

B — Rearward Limit of Camper CG

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When the truck is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the

truck consists of the manufacturer’s camper weight figure, the weight of

installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer’s

camper weight figure, the weight of camper cargo, and the weight of

passengers in the camper. The total cargo load should not exceed the truck’s

cargo weight rating and the camper’s CG should fall within the truck’s

recommended CG zone when installed.

Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of

your vehicle. When the truck camper is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh the

front and rear wheels separately, to determine axle loads. Individual axle loads

should not exceed either of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR). The total of

the axle loads should not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). If

weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to get the total weight

below the ratings.

NOTE:

These ratings are also provided on the vehicle certification label located on the

driver’s side B-pillar. See “Vehicle Loading” in “Starting And Operating” for

more information.

For any additional instructions, please contact your conversion/camper

manufacturer or an authorized dealer.

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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

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

Touchscreen: Press the Uconnect Apps button.

From there, press the Vehicle User Guide icon on

your touchscreen. No Uconnect registration is

required.

Uconnect 4C NAV With 8.4–inch Display Vehicle User

Guide Touchscreen Icon

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 the

message “Feature not available while the vehicle

is in motion”.

Pre-Installed Features

 Your User Guide – Updated in real-time

 Touchscreen convenience

 Maintenance schedules and information

 Comprehensive icon and symbol glossary

 Available when and where you need it

 Customizable interface

 Multilingual

Once you launch your Vehicle User Guide, you will

be able to explore your warranty information and

radio manual when and where you need them.

Your Uconnect system displays the Vehicle User

Guide on your touchscreen radio to assist in better

understanding your vehicle. There’s no app to

download, no phone to connect and no external

device needed for playback. Plus, it’s updated

throughout the year, in real-time, so it never goes

out of date.

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Features/Benefits

 Pre-installed on your Uconnect touchscreen

radio

 Enhanced search and browsing capability

 Robust NAV application (if equipped)

 Add selected topics to a fast-access Favorites

category

 Icon and symbol glossary

 Warranty information

 Crucial driver information and assistance:

 Operating Instructions

 Warranty Information

 Fluid Level Standards

 Maintenance Schedules

 Emergency Procedures

 911 Contact and More

TIP:

When viewing a topic, tap the star icon to add it to

your Favorites, for easy access in the future.

KEYS

KEY FOB

Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The

ignition system consists of a key fob with Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) and a START/STOP push

button ignition system. The Remote Keyless Entry

system consists of a key fob and Keyless

Enter-N-Go feature.

NOTE:

 The key fob may not be detected if it is located

next to a mobile phone, laptop or other elec-

tronic device; these devices may block the key

fob’s wireless signal.

 If your vehicle is equipped with a Wireless

Charging Pad, the key fob may not be detected

if it is placed within 15 cm (150 mm) of the pad.

Refer to “Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped”

in this chapter for further information.

The key fob allows you to lock or unlock all doors,

tailgate, and the RamBox (if equipped) as well as

activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to

approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld key

fob. The key fob does not need to be pointed at the

vehicle to activate the system.

NOTE:

 In the ON/RUN position, all key fob buttons will

work until the vehicle reaches 2 mph (4 km/h).

 The key fob should not be placed next to the

wireless charging pad (if equipped).

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Key Fob

In case the ignition switch does not change with

the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or

fully depleted battery. A low key fob battery can be

verified by referring to the instrument cluster,

which will display directions to follow.

NOTE:

A low key fob battery condition may be indicated by

a message in the instrument cluster display, or by

the LED light on the key fob. If the LED key fob light

no longer illuminates from key fob button pushes,

then the key fob battery requires replacement.

In a situation where the battery is low or fully

depleted, a back up method can be used to

operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the

key fob (side opposite of the emergency key)

against the START/STOP ignition button and push

to operate the ignition switch.

To Unlock The Doors And Tailgate

Push and release the unlock button on the key fob

once to unlock the driver’s door. Push the unlock

button twice within five seconds to unlock all

doors, the tailgate and the RamBox (if equipped).

The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the

unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will

also turn on.

NOTE:

The instrument cluster display or Uconnect

Settings are setup for driver door first, otherwise

this will unlock all doors.

To Lock The Doors And Tailgate

Push and release the lock button on the key fob to

lock all doors, the tailgate, and the RamBox (if

equipped). The turn signal lights will flash and the

horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.

Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock

This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the

doors are locked with the key fob. This feature can

be turned on or turned off.

NOTE:

Pushing the lock button on the key fob while you

are in the vehicle will activate the vehicle security

alarm system. Opening a door with the vehicle

security alarm system activated will cause the

alarm to sound. Push the unlock button to deac-

tivate the vehicle security alarm system.

1 — Unlock

2 — LED Light

3 — Lock

4 — Tailgate Lowering

5 — Remote Start

6 — PANIC

7 — Emergency Key

8 — Air Suspension

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Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To

Know Your Instrument Panel” for further

information.

Using The Panic Alarm

To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push the

Panic button on the key fob. When the Panic Alarm

is activated, the turn signals will flash, the horn will

pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.

The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes

unless you turn it off by either pushing the Panic

button a second time or drive the vehicle at a

speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or greater.

NOTE:

 The interior lights will turn off if you place the

ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position while the

Panic Alarm is activated. However, the exterior

lights and horn will remain on.

 You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from

the vehicle when using the key fob to turn off the

Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises

emitted by the system.

Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The

Vehicle) — If Equipped

For easy entry and loading, your vehicle

can be lowered by pushing the key fob air

suspension lowering button two times.

When key fob lowering is requested, the

vehicle will send a series of chirps and flashes to

alert the customer that the operation has begun

and will continue these alerts until it successfully

lowers.

The following conditions must be met for the

vehicle to lower remotely:

 The vehicle must not already be in Entry/Exit

(Park) ride height.

 The vehicle battery must be fully charged.

 All doors must be closed.

 The key fob must be out of the vehicle.

NOTE:

Ensure the vehicle is clear of all objects, pets, and

people prior to remote lowering.

Canceling Remote Lowering

Vehicle lowering can be cancelled at anytime.

When vehicle lowering is cancelled, the vehicle will

raise up to the next defined level and lock out the

remote lowering feature until the ignition has been

cycled ON/OFF.

To cancel vehicle lowering, push the key fob air

suspension lowering button one time during the

lowering process. When vehicle lowering is

cancelled, the horn will chirp two times and the

turn signal lamps will flash four times. Once raising

is completed, the horn will chirp one time.

NOTE:

Refer to “Active-Level Four Corner Air Suspension

System” in “Starting And Operating” for further

information.

Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With

Remote Control

The replacement battery model is one CR2450

battery.

NOTE:

 Perchlorate Material — special handling may

apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate for further information.

 Do not touch the battery terminals that are on

the back housing or the printed circuit board.

 Do not replace the coin battery if the LED on the

key fob above the top row buttons blinks when

a button is pressed. The coin battery should last

a minimum of 3 years of normal vehicle usage.

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1. Remove the emergency key by pushing and

holding the release button located on the

right side of the key fob, while pulling the

emergency key out with your other hand.

Emergency Key Removal

2. Completely remove the emergency key from

the key fob.

Emergency Key

3. Hold the key fob with the button side facing

down, and locate the small rectangular gap on

the left side between the housing and the back

cover of the key fob. Use the emergency key or

a small screw driver to pry open the left side of

the fob cover, applying pressure until the cover

snaps open.

Key Fob Back Cover Removal — Left Side

4. Next, locate the gap on the right side of the key

fob, which is positioned further to the edge

than the left side gap. Pry open the right side,

and remove the back cover.

Key Fob Back Cover Removal — Right Side

5. Remove the battery by using your thumb to

slide the battery downward and back toward

the key ring.

1 — Emergency Key

2 — Emergency Key Release Button

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