2013 Ram 1500 engine

• For maximum deceleration (engine braking) move the console shift lever left (-)and hold, or toggle the switch on the column shift lever down (-) and hold. Your
vehicle will automatically select the lowest safe gear for optimal engine braking.
• To disable ERS, push and hold the console shift lever to the right (+) or push and hold the column shift lever switch up (+) until “D” is displayed in the odometer.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS) OPERATION – 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION
• The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows the driver to limit
the highest available gear when the
transmission shifter switch is in the
DRIVE position
• You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any vehicle speed.
•
Tapping the ERS (-) switch (on the
steering wheel) will activate ERS mode.
•Once in ERS mode, tapping the ERS (-)
or (+) switch will change the top avail-
able gear.
• To exit ERS mode, simply press and hold the ERS (+) switch until “D” is
once again displayed in the transmis-
sion gear position indicator in the instrument cluster.
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NOTE:
Aero Mode may be disabled through vehicle settings in the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) or in the Uconnect
®8.4 Radio (If Equipped).
•
Entry/Exit Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately 2 in (51 mm)- This position lowers
the vehicle for easier passenger entry and exit as well as lowering the rear of the
vehicle for easier loading and unloading of cargo. To enter Entry/Exit Mode, press
the “Down” button once from the NHR while the vehicle speed is below 33 mph
(53 km/h). Once the vehicle speed goes below 15 mph (24 km/h) the vehicle
height will begin to lower. If the vehicle speed remains between 15 mph (24 km/h)
and 25 mph (40 km/h) for greater than 60 seconds, or the vehicle speed exceeds
25 mph (40 km/h) the Entry/Exit change will be cancelled. To return to Normal
Height Mode, press the “Up” button once while in Entry/Exit or drive the vehicle
over 15 mph (24 km/h). Entry/Exit mode may not be available due to vehicle
payload, an EVIC message will be displayed when this occurs. Refer to "Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for
further information.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further details.
Air Suspension Modes
• The Air Suspension system has multiple modes to protect the system in unique situations:
Tire Jack Mode
•
To assist with changing a spare tire, the air suspension system has a feature which
allows the automatic leveling to be disabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
Transport Mode
• To assist with flat bed towing, the air suspension system has a feature which will put the vehicle into Entry/Exit height and disable the automatic load leveling
system. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
Wheel Alignment Mode
•
Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be enabled. Refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
NOTE:
This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
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Protection Mode
• In order to “protect” the air suspension system, the vehicle will enter ProtectionMode when the payload has been exceeded or load leveling cannot be achieved.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITHOUT TOUCH-SCREEN
Air Recirculation/Max A/C
• Rotate the Temperature Control to the MAX A/C position to automatically turn on both Air Conditioning and Recirculation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost
• Recirculation is allowed in floor mode and defrost/floor (mix modes) for approxi- mately five minutes.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the defroster.
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NOTE:
For security reasons, this link is valid for 24 hours from the time you submit your mail
address into the radio touch screen. If the link has expired, simply re-enter your mail
address into the Uconnect
®Registration App on the radio touch screen to receive
another link.
7. Check for an email from Uconnect
®Access that contains your personalized
registration link. IF you don't see it, check your spam or junk mail folder. Open the
email and click on the link to continue registering.
• The secured registration link will take you through the Uconnect
®Access
registration process step by step.
• To unlock the full potential of Uconnect
®Access in your vehicle, you will need to
create or validate an existing Mopar Owner Connect account (previously Owner
Center). Uconnect
®along with Mopar Owner Connect have joined forces to create
one destination to manage all of your vehicle needs - from managing your
Uconnect
®Access account to tracking service history and finding recommended
accessories for your vehicle. If you already have a Mopar Owner Connect account,
log in to the website with your existing user name and password. For assistance
with this web based registration process, U.S. residents can call Uconnect
®Care
at 855-792-4241.
• At this point your vehicle is registered with Uconnect
®Access. Apps will be
downloaded the next time you start your vehicle. It may take over 30 minutes for
all of the apps to install. If the apps have not appeared after 24 hours, please
contact Uconnect
®Care. The recommended next steps are to:
• Set up your Payment Account. (Provides the option to purchase packages and apps, such as WiFi Hotspot)
• Download the Uconnect
®Access App. (Allows you to utilize the Remote Services
such as Remote Door Unlock)
Download the Uconnect® Access App
• If you own a compatible iOS or Android
®powered device, the Uconnect Access
App allows you to remotely lock or unlock your doors, start your engine or activate
your horn and lights from virtually anywhere (Vehicle must be within the United
States and have network coverage). You can download the App from Mopar Owner
Connect or from the Apple App or Google Play store. For Uconnect
®Phone
customer support and to determine if your device is compatible:
• U.S. residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call 1–877–855–8400
• Canadian residents - call 1–800–465–2001 (English) or 1–800–387–9983 (French)
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5.Theft Alarm Notification - The Theft Alarm Notification feature notifies you via
E-mail or text message (SMS) when the vehicle’s factory-installed theft alarm
system has been set-off. There are a number of reasons why your alarm may have
been triggered, one of which could be that your vehicle was stolen. If so, please
see the details of the Stolen Vehicle Assistance service below. When you register,
Theft Alarm Notification is automatically set to send you an E-mail at the mail
address you provide should the alarm go off. You may also opt to have a text
message sent to your mobile device.
6. Stolen Vehicle Assistance - If your vehicle is stolen, contact local law enforcement
immediately to file a stolen vehicle report. Once this report has been filed,
Uconnect
®care can help locate your vehicle. The Uconnect®Care agent will ask
for the stolen vehicle report number issued by local law enforcement. Then, using
GPS technology and the built-in wireless connection within your vehicle, the
Uconnect
®Care agent will be able to locate the stolen vehicle and work with law
enforcement to help recover it. (Vehicle must be within the United States, have
network coverage and must be registered with Uconnect
®Access with an active
subscription that includes the applicable feature).
7. WiFi Hotspot - WiFi Hotspot is on-demand WiFi 3G connectivity that's built-in and
ready to go whenever you are. Once your vehicle is registered for Uconnect
®
Access, you can purchase a Wifi Hotspot subscription at the Uconnect®Store.
After you've made your purchase, turn on your signal and connect your devices.
It's never been easier to bring your home or office with you.
• Your vehicle must have a working electrical system in order for any of the in vehicle Uconnect
®features to operate.
Uconnect® Access Remote Features
• If you own a compatible iPhone or Android
®powered device, the Uconnect®
Access App allows you to remotely lock or unlock your doors, start your engine
or activate your horn and lights from virtually anywhere (Vehicle must be within
the United States, have network coverage and must be registered with Uconnect
®
Access with an active subscription that includes the applicable feature). You
can download the App from from the Apple App or Google Play store. Visit
www.UconnectPhone.com to determine if your device is compatible. For
Uconnect
®Phone customer support and to determine if your device is compatible:
U.S. residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call 1–877–855–8400.
1. Remote Start – This feature provides the ability to start the engine on your vehicle,
without the keys and from virtually any distance. You can send a request to your
vehicle in one of two ways:
• Using the Uconnect
®Access App from a compatible smartphone
• From the Mopar Owner Connect website
•
You can also send a command to turn-off an engine that has been remote started.
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• After 15 minutes if you have not entered your vehicle with the key, the enginewill shut off automatically.
• This remote function requires your vehicle to be equipped with a factory- installed Remote Start system. To use this feature after the Uconnect
®Access
App is downloaded, login with your user name and Uconnect®Security PIN.
• You can set-up notifications for your account to receive an E-mail or text (SMS) message every time a command is sent. Log in to Mopar Owner Connect
(www.MoparOwnerConnect.com) and click on Edit Profile to manage Uconnect
Notifications.
2. Remote Door Lock/Unlock – This feature provides the ability to lock or unlock the
door on your vehicle, without the keys and from virtually any distance. You can
send a request to your vehicle in one of three ways:
• Using the Uconnect
®Access App from a compatible smartphone
• From the Mopar Owner Connect website
• By contacting the Uconnect
®Care on the phone
• To use this feature after the Uconnect
®Access App is downloaded, login using
your user name and Uconnect Security PIN. Touch the App button on your
smartphone with the closed lock icon to lock the door, and touch the open lock
icon to unlock the driver’s door.
• You can set-up notifications for your account to receive an E-mail or text (SMS) message every time a command is sent. Log in to Mopar Owner Connect
(www.MoparOwnerConnect.com) and click on Edit Profile to manage Uconnect
Notifications.
3. Remote Horn and Lights – It’s easy to locate a vehicle in a dark, crowded or noisy
parking area by activating the horn and lights. It may also help if you need to draw
attention to your vehicle for any reason. You can send a request to your vehicle in
one of three ways:
• Using the Uconnect
®Access App from a compatible smartphone
• From the Mopar Owner Connect website
• By contacting the Uconnect
®Care on the phone
• To use this feature after the Uconnect
®Access App is downloaded, login using
your user name and Uconnect®Security PIN. You can set-up notifications for
your account to receive an E-mail or text (SMS) message every time a command
is sent. Log in to Mopar Owner Connect (www.MoparOwnerConnect.com) and
click on Edit Profile to manage Uconnect Notifications.
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Uconnect® Access Customer Programmable Features
• The Uconnect
®Access system allows you to access Customer Programmable
feature settings such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks,
Heated Seats, Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/ Bluetooth
and SiriusXM Setup through soft-keys.
• Touch the More soft-key to on the bottom of the screen, then touch the Settings soft-key to access the Settings screen. When making a selection, scroll up or down
until the preferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the preferred
setting until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has
been selected. The following feature settings are available:
• Display • Clock
• Safety / Assistance • Doors & Locks
• Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start • Engine Off Options
• Compass • Audio
• Phone / Bluetooth • SiriusXM Setup
• Lights
EVIC Reconfigurable Screen Setup
• The following settings allow you to change what information is displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the location that information is displayed.
Digital Speedometer
• Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Digital display icon ishighlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to change the
display between km/h and mph.
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
• Press and release the UP or DOWN button until the Vehicle Info icon is highlightedin the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT button and Coolant Temp will be
displayed. Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to scroll through the following
information sub-menus:• Tire Pressure
• Coolant Temperature
Trip A
• Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Trip A icon is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to display the Trip A
information.
Trip B
• Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Trip B icon is highlightedin the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to display the Trip B
information.
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FIVE-POSITION/ON-DEMAND TRANSFER CASE
•
This electronically shifted transfer case
provides five mode positions:
• Two-wheel drive high range (2WD)
• Four-wheel drive automatic range
(4WD AUTO)
• Four-wheel drive lock range (4WD LOCK)
• Four-wheel drive low range (4WD LOW)
• NEUTRAL (N)
•
This electronically shifted transfer case
is designed to be driven in the two-wheel
drive position (2WD) or four-wheel drive
position (4WD AUTO) for normal street
and highway conditions on dry, hard-
surfaced roads.
• Driving the vehicle in 2WD will have greater fuel economy benefits as the front axle is not engaged in 2WD.
Shifting Procedure
• Shifting between 2WD and 4WD AUTO or 4WD LOCK can be made with the vehicle stopped or in motion at speeds up to 55 mph (88 km/h).
• Shifting between 2WD, 4WD AUTO and 4WD LOCK into 4WD LOW must be made with the transmission in NEUTRAL and the vehicle stopped or rolling at 2 to 3 mph
(3 to 5 km/h).
NOTE:
It is preferred to have the engine running and the vehicle moving at 2 to 3 mph
(3 to 5 km/h).
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer
case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The
transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts
from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmis-
sion position. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not
in the vehicle.
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