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RAM TRUCK 1500 2013 Owner's Manual (757 pages)

Ram TRUCK 2013 1500

Brand: RAM | Category: Trucks | Size: 7.43 MB

Table of Contents

3
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

11
- A Word about Your Keys
  14
  - Ignition System
    14
  - Key Fob
    16
  - Removing Key Fob from Ignition
    18
  - Key-In-Ignition Reminder
    20
- Sentry Key
  20
  - Replacement Keys
    21
  - Customer Key Programming
    22
  - General Information
    22
- Vehicle Security Alarm - if Equipped
  23
  - Rearming of the System
    23
  - To Arm the System
    23
  - To Disarm the System
    23
  - Security System Manual Override
    24
- Illuminated Entry - if Equipped
  24
- Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - if Equipped
  25
- Remote Starting System - if Equipped
  32
  - How to Use Remote Start
    32
- Door Locks
  36
  - Manual Door Locks
    36
  - Power Door Locks - if Equipped
    38
  - Child-Protection Door Lock
    39
- Keyless Enter-N-Go
  41
- Windows
  44
  - Power Windows - if Equipped
    44
  - Wind Buffeting
    48
- Occupant Restraints
  48
- Seat Belt Pretensioners - if Equipped
  63
- Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
  64
- Seat Belt Extender
  65
- Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
  65
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags
  66
- Air Bag System Components
  68
- Advanced Front Air Bag Features
  69
- Air Bag Deployment Sensors and Controls
  73
  - Event Data Recorder (EDR)
    85
  - Child Restraints
    86
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  121
- Safety Tips
  122
  - Transporting Passengers
    122
  - Exhaust Gas
    123
  - The Vehicle
    123
  - Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
    124
  - Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
    126
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

127
- Mirrors
  134
- Uconnect™ Phone - if EQUIPPED
  142
  - Operation
    144
  - Phone Call Features
    152
  - Uconnect™ Phone Features
    155
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    161
  - Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ Phone
    162
  - General Information
    174
- Voice Command - if Equipped
  174
  - Voice Command System Operation
    174
  - Commands
    176
  - Voice Training
    179
- Seats
  180
  - Driver's Power Seat - if Equipped
    180
  - Passenger's Power Seat - if Equipped
    182
  - Power Lumbar - if Equipped
    184
  - Heated Seats - if Equipped
    185
  - Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
    187
  - Manual Seat Adjuster - if Equipped
    188
  - Manual Seat Adjuster - if Equipped
    189
  - 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - if Equipped
    191
  - Mega Cab Rear Seat Features
    191
  - Head Restraints
    195
- Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
  197
- To Open and Close the Hood
  203
- Lights
  204
  - Headlights
    205
  - Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
    206
  - Headlights on with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
    206
  - Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - if Equipped
    207
  - Headlight Delay
    207
  - Parking Lights and Panel Lights
    207
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    208
  - Lights-On Reminder
    208
  - Battery Saver
    209
  - Interior Lights
    209
  - Cargo Light
    212
  - Multifunction Lever
    213
  - Turn Signals
    213
  - Lane Change Assist
    214
  - Flash-To-Pass
    214
  - High/Low Beam Switch
    214
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  215
  - Windshield Wipers
    215
  - Windshield Wiper Operation
    215
  - Intermittent Wiper System
    215
  - Windshield Washers
    216
  - Mist Feature
    216
  - Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
    217
- Tilt Steering Column
  218
- Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
  219
- Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
  221
- Electronic Speed Control
  222
  - To Activate
    223
  - To Set a Desired Speed
    224
  - To Deactivate
    224
  - To Resume Speed
    224
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    224
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    225
- Parksense Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
  226
  - Parksense Sensors
    226
  - Parksense Warning Display
    226
  - Parksense Display
    227
  - Enabling and Disabling Parksense
    232
  - Service the Parksense Rear Park Assist System
    232
  - Cleaning the Parksense System
    233
  - Parksense System Usage Precautions
    233
- Parkview Rear Back up Camera - if Equipped
  235
  - Turning Parkview on or off - with Touchscreen Radio (5.0" Display)
    237
  - Turning Parkview on or off - with Touchscreen Radio (8.4" Display)
    237
- Overhead Console - if Equipped
  237
  - Courtesy/Reading Lights
    238
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
  240
  - Before You Begin Programming Homelink
    241
  - Programming a Rolling Code
    241
  - Programming a Non-Rolling Code
    244
  - Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
    245
  - Using Homelink
    247
  - Security
    247
  - Troubleshooting Tips
    247
  - General Information
    248
- Power Sunroof - if Equipped
  249
  - Opening Sunroof - Express
    250
  - Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode
    250
  - Closing Sunroof - Express
    250
  - Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
    250
  - Pinch Protect Feature
    251
  - Venting Sunroof - Express
    251
  - Sunshade Operation
    251
  - Wind Buffeting
    251
  - Sunroof Maintenance
    252
  - Ignition off Operation
    252
- Electrical Power Outlets
  252
- Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver - if Equipped
  256
- Power Inverter - if Equipped
  257
- Cupholders
  259
  - Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
    259
  - (40-20-40 Seats)
    259
  - Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Floor Mounted Shifter
    260
  - Rear Cupholder - Quad Cab
    260
  - Rear Cupholder - Crew Cab
    261
- Storage
  261
  - Glove Box Storage
    261
  - Door Storage
    263
  - Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped
    264
  - Second Row In-Floor Storage bin - if Equipped
    267
  - Seatback Storage
    268
  - Storage (Regular Cab)
    268
  - Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)
    269
  - Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
    270
- Rear Window Features
  270
- Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
  272
- Pickup Box
  275
- Rambox - if Equipped
  277
  - Rambox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
    277
  - Rambox Safety Warning
    280
  - Bed Extender - if Equipped
    282
  - Bed Rail Tie-Down System
    289
- Easy-Off Tailgate
  291
  - Disconnecting the Rear Camera - if Equipped
    291
  - Removing the Tailgate
    292
  - Locking Tailgate
    293
- Slide-In Campers
  291
  - Camper Applications
    291
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

295
- Instrument Panel Features
  297
- Instrument Cluster - Premium
  298
- Instrument Cluster Descriptions
  299
- Electronic Vehicle Information
  309
  - Center (Evic)
    309
  - Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
    312
  - Engine Oil Change Indicator System
    314
  - Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages
    315
  - EVIC Amber Telltales
    320
  - EVIC Red Telltales
    321
  - EVIC Green Telltales
    323
  - EVIC Selectable Menu Items
    324
  - Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
    327
  - Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
    338
- Uconnect™ ACCESS SETTINGS
  341
  - Hard-Keys
    341
  - Soft-Keys
    341
- Uconnect™ ACCESS RADIOS - if EQUIPPED
  359
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls - if Equipped
  360
  - Radio Operation
    361
  - CD Player
    361
- CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
  362
- Climate Controls
  363
  - Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
    364
- Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
  363
- Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - if Equipped
  369
- Summer Operation
  376
- Winter Operation
  376
- Outside Air Intake
  377
- Vacation/Storage
  377
- Window Fogging and Frosting
  377
- Operating Tips Chart
  378
Starting and Operating

379
- Starting Procedures
  386
  - Automatic Transmission
    386
  - Normal Starting
    386
  - Keyless Enter-N-Go
    387
  - Normal Starting
    387
  - Extreme Cold Weather (below -20°F or −29°C)
    389
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    389
  - After Starting
    390
- Stop/Start System - if Equipped
  391
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  395
- Automatic Transmission
  396
- Starting and Operating
  
  420
  - Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if
    431
    
    Equipped
    431
    
    Manually Shifted Transfer Case - if Equipped
    431
    
    (Four-Position Switch) - if Equipped
    435
    
    Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
    435
    
    (Five-Position Switch) - if Equipped
    441
    
    Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
    441
  - Air Suspension System - if Equipped
    448
    
    Description
    448
    
    Air Suspension Modes
    451
    
    Display Messages
    452
    
    Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
    452
    
    Operation
    453
  - Axle Locker System
    454
    
    (2500 Models Only) - if Equipped
    454
  - Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power
    457
    
    Wagon Only
    457
  - Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon Only
    459
    
    Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics
    459
    
    Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
    462
    
    Crossing Obstacles (Rocks and Other High Points)
    464
    
    Hill Climbing
    466
    
    Driving through Water
    469
    
    Airing down for Off-Road Driving
    471
    
    Vehicle Recovery
    472
  - Limited-Slip Differential
    477
  - Driving on Slippery Surfaces
    478
    
    Acceleration
    478
    
    Traction
    479
  - Driving through Water
    479
    
    Flowing/Rising Water
    479
    
    Shallow Standing Water
    480
  - Off-Road Driving Tips
    481
    
    After Driving Off-Road
    482
  - Winch Usage (Power Wagon Only) - if
    483
    
    Equipped
    483
    
    Things to Know before Using Your Winch
    483
    
    Understanding the Features of Your Winch
    486
    
    Winch Accessories
    488
    
    Operating Your Winch
    489
    
    Rigging Techniques
    502
  - POWER STEERING - 1500 Models
    504
  - POWER STEERING- 2500/3500 Models
    506
    
    Power Steering Fluid Check- 2500/3500 Models
    507
  - Fuel Saver Technology (if Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
    508
  - Parking Brake
    508
  - Brake System
    510
    
    3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only
    511
  - Electronic Brake Control System
    511
    
    Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    511
    
    Brake Assist System (BAS) - if Equipped
    512
    
    Traction Control System (TCS) - if Equipped
    512
    
    Hill Start Assist (HSA) - if Equipped
    513
    
    Electronic Stability Control (ESC) - if Equipped
    517
    
    ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC off Indicator Light
    521
    
    Trailer Sway Control (TSC) - if Equipped
    522
  - Tire Safety Information
    523
    
    Tire Markings
    523
    
    Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    527
    
    Tire Terminology and Definitions
    528
    
    Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    529
  - Tires - General Information
    534
    
    Tire Pressure
    534
    
    Tire Inflation Pressures
    535
    
    Radial Ply Tires
    537
    
    Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
    537
    
    All Season Tires - if Equipped
    538
    
    Snow Tires
    538
    
    Summer or Three Season Tires - if Equipped
    538
    
    Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel - if Equipped
    539
    
    Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    540
    
    Full Size Spare - if Equipped
    541
    
    Limited-Use Spare - if Equipped
    541
- Starting and Operating
  
  542
  - Tire Spinning
    542
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    542
  - Life of Tire
    543
  - Replacement Tires
    544
  - Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if Equipped
    545
  - Tire Chains
    545
  - Tire Rotation Recommendations
    548
    
    Directional Tires - if Equipped
    549
    
    Dual Rear Wheels - if Equipped
    549
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
    550
    
    Base System
    553
    
    Premium System - if Equipped
    555
    
    Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description (2500 Models) - if Equipped
    559
    
    General Information
    563
  - Fuel Requirements
    564
    
    3.6L and 4.7L Engine
    564
    
    5.7L Engine
    564
    
    E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
    565
    
    Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    565
    
    Reformulated Gasoline
    565
    
    MMT in Gasoline
    566
    
    Fuel System Cautions
    567
    
    Materials Added to Fuel
    567
    
    Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    568
  - Flexible Fuel (4.7L Engine Only) - if Equipped
    568
    
    E-85 General Information
    568
    
    Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
    570
    
    Fuel Requirements
    570
    
    Cruising Range
    571
    
    Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
    571
    
    Starting
    571
    
    Maintenance
    572
    
    Replacement Parts
    572
  - Adding Fuel
    572
    
    Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    574
  - Vehicle Loading
    574
    
    Certification Label
    574
  - Trailer Towing
    577
    
    Common Towing Definitions
    577
    
    Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
    582
    
    Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    583
    
    Trailer and Tongue Weight
    585
    
    Towing Requirements
    586
    
    Towing Tips
    597
  - Snowplow
    599
    
    1500 Models Only
    599
    
    2500/3500 Models Only
    600
  - Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
    604
    
    Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
    604
    
    Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
    605
    
    Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models
    606
What to Do in Emergencies

613
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  615
- If Your Engine Overheats
  615
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  616
  - Jack Location
    617
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    622
  - Preparations
    623
  - Instructions
    624
  - Hub Caps/Wheel Covers - if Equipped
    631
  - Wheel Nuts
    632
  - To Stow the Flat or Spare
    635
- Hoisting
  636
- Jump-Starting Procedures
  636
  - Preparations for Jump-Start
    637
  - Jump-Starting Procedure
    638
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  640
- Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  642
- Shift Lever Override
  642
  - Column Shifter - if Equipped
    642
  - Center Console Shifter - if Equipped
    643

RAM TRUCK 1500 2013 Owner's Manual (734 pages)

2013

Brand: RAM | Category: Trucks | Size: 5.73 MB

Table of Contents

3
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

11
- A Word about Your Keys
  14
  - Ignition System
    14
  - Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
    14
  - Key Fob
    16
  - Removing Key Fob from Ignition
    18
  - Key-In-Ignition Reminder
    20
- Sentry Key
  20
  - Replacement Keys
    21
  - Customer Key Programming
    22
  - General Information
    22
- Vehicle Security Alarm - if Equipped
  23
  - Rearming of the System
    23
  - To Arm the System
    23
  - To Disarm the System
    23
  - Security System Manual Override
    24
- Illuminated Entry - if Equipped
  24
- Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - if Equipped
  25
- Remote Starting System - if Equipped
  33
  - How to Use Remote Start
    33
- Door Locks
  36
  - Manual Door Locks
    36
  - Power Door Locks - if Equipped
    38
  - Child-Protection Door Lock
    40
- Keyless Enter-N-Go
  41
- Windows
  46
  - Power Windows - if Equipped
    46
  - Wind Buffeting
    49
- Occupant Restraints
  49
- Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)
  66
- Seat Belt Extender
  67
- Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
  67
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags
  68
- Air Bag System Components
  69
- Advanced Front Air Bag Features
  70
- Air Bag Deployment Sensors and Controls
  74
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)
  85
  - Child Restraints
    86
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  121
- Safety Tips
  122
  - Transporting Passengers
    122
  - Exhaust Gas
    123
  - Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
    124
  - Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
    126
  - The Vehicle
    126
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

127
- Mirrors
  133
- Seats
  142
  - Driver's Power Seat - if Equipped
    143
  - Passenger's Power Seat - if Equipped
    145
  - Heated Seats - if Equipped
    146
  - Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
    149
  - Manual Seat Adjuster - if Equipped
    150
  - 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - if Equipped
    151
  - Mega Cab® Rear Seat Features
    152
  - Head Restraints
    156
- Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
  158
- To Open and Close the Hood
  162
- Lights
  163
  - Headlights
    164
  - Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
    164
  - Headlights on with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
    165
  - Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - if Equipped
    165
  - Headlight Delay
    166
  - Smartbeam™ - if Equipped
    166
  - Parking Lights and Panel Lights
    168
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    168
  - Lights-On Reminder
    169
  - Battery Saver
    169
  - Interior Lights
    169
  - Cargo Light
    172
  - Multifunction Lever
    173
  - Turn Signals
    173
  - Lane Change Assist
    174
  - Flash-To-Pass
    174
  - High/Low Beam Switch
    174
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  174
  - Windshield Wipers
    174
  - Windshield Wiper Operation
    175
  - Intermittent Wiper System
    175
  - Windshield Washers
    175
  - Mist Feature
    176
  - Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
    177
- Tilt Steering Column
  178
- Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
  179
- Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
  181
- Electronic Speed Control
  182
  - To Activate
    183
  - To Set a Desired Speed
    184
  - To Deactivate
    184
  - To Resume Speed
    184
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    184
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    185
- Parksense® Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
  186
  - Parksense® Sensors
    186
  - Parksense® Warning Display
    187
  - Parksense® Display
    187
  - Enabling and Disabling Parksense
    191
  - Service the Parksense® Rear Park Assist
    191
  - System
    191
  - Cleaning the Parksense® System
    192
  - Parksense® System Usage Precautions
    192
- Parkview® Rear Back up Camera - if Equipped
  195
  - Turning Parkview® on or off - with
    196
  - Turning Parkview® on or off - with Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN
    196
- Overhead Console - if Equipped
  196
  - Courtesy/Reading Lights
    197
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
  198
  - Before You Begin Programming Homelink
    199
  - Programming a Rolling Code
    200
  - Programming a Non-Rolling Code
    202
  - Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
    203
  - Using Homelink
    204
  - Security
    205
  - Troubleshooting Tips
    205
  - General Information
    206
- Power Sunroof - if Equipped
  207
  - Opening Sunroof - Express
    208
  - Closing Sunroof - Express
    208
  - Pinch Protect Feature
    209
  - Venting Sunroof - Express
    209
  - Sunshade Operation
    209
  - Wind Buffeting
    209
  - Sunroof Maintenance
    210
  - Ignition off Operation
    210
- Electrical Power Outlets
  210
- Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver - if Equipped
  214
- Power Inverter - if Equipped
  215
- Cupholders
  216
- Storage
  218
  - Glove Box Storage
    218
  - Door Storage
    220
  - Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped
    221
  - Second Row In-Floor Storage bin - if Equipped
    224
  - Seatback Storage
    225
  - Storage (Regular Cab)
    225
  - Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)
    226
- Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
  226
  - Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
    226
  - Models)
    226
- Rear Window Features
  227
- Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
  229
- Pickup Box
  231
- Rambox® - if Equipped
  233
  - Rambox® Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
    233
  - Locking and Unlocking Rambox
    235
  - Rambox® Safety Warning
    236
  - Bed Extender - if Equipped
    237
  - Bed Rail Tie-Down System
    245
- Easy-Off Tailgate
  247
- Slide-In Campers
  247
  - Camper Applications
    247
- Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover-If Equipped
  251
  - Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal
    251
  - Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation and Cleaning
    254
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

255
- Instrument Panel Features
  257
- Instrument Cluster - Premium
  258
- Instrument Cluster Descriptions
  259
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center
  269
- EVIC Red Telltales
  281
- EVIC White Telltales
  281
- EVIC Green Telltales
  283
- EVIC Selectable Menu Items
  283
- Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
  287
- Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
  296
- Hard-Keys
  298
- Uconnect® ACCESS SETTINGS
  298
- Soft-Keys
  299
- Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 CONTROL - if EQUIPPED
  314
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls - if Equipped
  314
  - Radio Operation
    315
  - CD Player
    315
- CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
  315
- Climate Controls
  316
  - Manual Climate Controls Without Touch-Screen - if Equipped
    317
- Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
  316
- Manual Climate Controls with Touch-Screen - if Equipped
  322
- Automatic Climate Controls with Touch-Screen
  327
- If Equipped
  327
- Summer Operation
  333
- Outside Air Intake
  334
- Vacation/Storage
  334
- Window Fogging and Frosting
  334
- Winter Operation
  334
- Operating Tips Chart
  335
Starting and Operating

337
- Starting Procedures
  
  344
  - Normal Starting
    344
  - Automatic Transmission
    344
  - Keyless Enter-N-Go
    345
  - Normal Starting
    345
  - Extreme Cold Weather (below -20°F or −29°C)
    347
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    347
  - After Starting
    348
- Stop/Start System - if Equipped
  
  348
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  
  353
- Automatic Transmission
  
  354
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
  
  388
- Air Suspension System - if Equipped
  
  412
  - Description
    412
  - Air Suspension Modes
    416
  - Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
    417
  - Display Messages
    417
  - Operation
    417
- Axle Locker System (2500 Models Only)
  
  419
  - If Equipped
    419
- Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power
  
  421
  - Wagon Only
    421
- Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon
  
  423
  - Only
    423
  - Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics
    423
  - Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
    426
  - Crossing Obstacles (Rocks and Other High Points)
    428
  - Hill Climbing
    430
  - Driving through Water
    433
  - Airing down for Off-Road Driving
    436
  - Vehicle Recovery
    437
  - After Driving Off-Road
    441
- Limited-Slip Differential
  
  442
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  
  443
  - Acceleration
    443
  - Traction
    443
    
    Starting and Operating
    444
- Driving through Water
  
  444
  - Flowing/Rising Water
    444
  - Shallow Standing Water
    444
- Off-Road Driving Tips
  
  446
  - After Driving Off-Road
    446
- Winch Usage (Power Wagon Only) - if
  
  447
  - Equipped
    447
    
    Things to Know before Using Your Winch
    447
    
    Understanding the Features of Your Winch
    449
    
    Winch Accessories
    451
    
    Operating Your Winch
    452
    
    Rigging Techniques
    465
- Power Steering
  
  467
- Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engine Only
  
  469
  - If Equipped
    469
- Parking Brake
  
  469
- Brake System
  
  471
  - 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only
    471
- Electronic Brake Control System
  
  472
- Tire Safety Information
  
  484
  - Tire Markings
    484
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    487
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions
    489
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    490
- Tires - General Information
  
  495
  - Tire Pressure
    495
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    496
  - Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
    498
  - Radial Ply Tires
    498
  - All Season Tires - if Equipped
    498
  - Summer or Three Season Tires - if Equipped
    499
  - Snow Tires
    499
  - Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel - if Equipped
    500
  - Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    500
  - Limited-Use Spare - if Equipped
    501
  - Tire Spinning
    502
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    502
  - Life of Tire
    503
  - Replacement Tires
    504
- Supplemental Tire Pressure Information
  
  505
  - If Equipped
    505
- Tire Chains
  
  506
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  
  508
  - Directional Tires - if Equipped
    509
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
  
  510
  - Base System
    513
  - Premium System - if Equipped
    515
  - Load Inflation Switch Description (2500 Models)
    519
  - If Equipped
    519
  - General Information
    523
- Fuel Requirements
  
  523
  - 3.6L and 4.7L Engine
    523
  - 5.7L Engine
    523
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    524
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    524
  - E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
    525
  - MMT in Gasoline
    525
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    526
  - Fuel System Cautions
    526
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    527
- Equipped
  
  528
  - E-85 General Information
    528
  - Fuel Requirements
    529
  - Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
    530
  - Starting
    530
  - Cruising Range
    531
    
    Replacement Parts
    531
    
    Maintenance
    531
- Adding Fuel
  
  532
- Vehicle Loading
  
  534
  - Certification Label
    534
- Trailer Towing
  
  536
What to Do in Emergencies

571
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  573
- If Your Engine Overheats
  573
- Jacking and Tire Changing 1500 Series Trucks
  574
  - Jack Location
    575
  - Removal of Jack and Tools (1500 Series)
    575
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    578
  - Preparations
    580
  - Jack Instructions (1500 Series)
    581
  - To Stow the Flat or Spare
    587
  - Reinstalling the Jack and Tools (1500 Series)
    590
  - Hub Caps/Wheel Covers - if Equipped
    592
  - Wheel Nuts
    592
- Jacking and Tire Changing 2500 and 3500 Series Trucks
  593
  - Jack Location
    594
  - Removal of Jack and Tools (2500, 3500 Series)
    594
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    596
  - Preparations
    599
  - To Stow the Flat or Spare
    605
  - Reinstalling the Jack and Tools (2500 and 3500 Series)
    608
  - Hub Caps/Wheel Covers - if Equipped
    609
  - Wheel Nuts
    611
- Hoisting
  613
- Jump-Starting Procedures
  614
  - Preparations for Jump-Start
    614
  - Jump-Starting Procedure
    616
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  618
- Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  620
- Shift Lever Override
  620
  - Column Shifter - if Equipped
    621
  - Center Console Shifter - if Equipped
    622
- Manual Park Release - 8 Speed
  623
  - TRANSMISSION (3.6L Engine)
    623
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  625
  - Two-Wheel Drive Models
    627
  - Four-Wheel Drive Models
    628

RAM TRUCK 1500 2013 User Manual (196 pages)

2013

Brand: RAM | Category: Trucks | Size: 8.1 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction/Welcome

5
- Welcome from Chrysler Group Llc
  5
Controls at a Glance

8
- Instrument Cluster
  10
Getting Started

12
- Key Fob
  12
- Keyless Enter-N-Go
  13
- Remote Start
  15
- Theft Alarm
  15
- Seat Belt
  15
- Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
  16
- Child Restraints
  17
- Front Seats
  22
- Heated/Ventilated Seats
  24
- Heated Steering Wheel
  25
- Tilt Steering Column
  26
Operating Your Vehicle

27
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  27
- Turn Signals/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever
  28
- Headlight Switch
  29
- Speed Control
  30
- Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
  31
- Electronic Range Select (Ers) Operation
  32
- Air Suspension System
  34
- Manual Climate Controls Without Touch-Screen
  36
- Manual Climate Controls with Touch-Screen
  37
- Automatic Climate Controls with Touch-Screen
  38
- Parksense® Rear Park Assist
  39
  - Air Conditioning
    39
  - SYNC Temperature Soft-Key
    39
  - Air Recirculation
    39
  - Heated Mirrors
    39
  - Service Parksense Rear Park Assist System
    39
- Parkview® Rear Back-Up Camera
  40
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms) - 2500 Models Only
  40
- Power Sliding Rear Window
  41
- Power Sunroof
  42
- Wind Buffeting
  43
- Electronics
  44
- Your Vehicle's Sound System
  44
- Identifying Your Radio
  46
- Uconnect Access (AVAILABLE on Uconnect 8.4A and Uconnect 8.4AN) (if EQUIPPED)
  47
- Uconnect ® 3.0
  56
- Uconnect ® 5.0
  58
- Uconnect ® 8.4A
  64
- Uconnect ® 8.4AN
  81
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
  99
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
  100
- Programmable Features
  100
- UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (Homelink )
  103
- Power Inverter
  105
- Power Outlets
  106
Off-Road Capabilities

107
- Four Wheel Drive Operation
  107
Utility

110
- Tonneau Cover
  110
- Easy-Off Tailgate
  110
- Pickup Box
  111
- Rambox
  112
- Towing & Payload
  116
- Tow/Haul Mode
  118
- Integrated Trailer Brake Module
  118
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
  120
Diesel

122
- Diesel Engine Break-In Recommendations
  122
- Diesel Engine Starting Procedures
  122
- Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking)
  123
- Idle-Up Feature (Automatic Transmission Only)
  124
- Engine Mounted Fuel Filter/Water Separator
  125
- Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter/Water Separator
  126
- Adding Fuel - Diesel Engine Only
  127
- Exhaust Regeneration
  127
- Cool-Down Idle Chart
  129
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid
  129
- What to Do in Emergencies
  132
- Roadside Assistance
  132
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights
  132
- If Your Engine Overheats
  136
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  137
- Jump-Starting
  150
- Emergency Tow Hooks
  152
- Shift Lever Override
  152
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  155
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  156
- Event Data Recorder (Edr)
  157
Maintaining Your Vehicle

158
- Opening the Hood
  158
- Engine Compartment
  159
- Fluids and Capacities
  164
- Maintenance Schedule - Gasoline Engine
  170
- Maintenance Schedule - Diesel Engine
  175
- Fuses
  180
- Tire Pressures
  184
- Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
  184
- Exterior Bulbs
  185

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