2013 Ram 1500 steering

• To make the proper selection in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),press the UP or DOWN steering wheel buttons until “VEHICLE SETTINGS”
displays. For additional information, refer to Electronics in this guide.
• Press the RIGHT arrow on the steering wheel to enter “VEHICLE SETTINGS.”
• Press the UP or DOWN buttons until Trailer Brake Type appears on the screen.
• Press the RIGHT arrow and then press the UP or DOWN buttons until the proper Trailer Brake Type appears on the screen.
GAIN Adjustment Buttons (+/-)
•
Pressing the +/- buttons, located on the
left side of the module, will increase/
decrease the brake control power output
to the trailer brakes in 0.5 increments.
The GAIN setting can be increased to a
maximum of 10 or decreased to a mini-
mum of 0 (no trailer braking).
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
WARNING!
Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with the ITBM system may result in
reduced or complete loss of trailer braking. There may be a increase in stopping
distance or trailer instability which could result in personal injury.
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EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS
• If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front.
• For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks tominimize the risk of damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off-road. Do not
use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could damage your
vehicle. Tow straps are recommended when towing the vehicle; chains may cause
vehicle damage.
WARNING!
• Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break,
causing serious injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps and chains may
break, causing serious injury.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARKposition, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever.
• Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized dealer immediately if the shift lever override has been used.
Column Shifter
•
Tilt the steering wheel to the full up
position and firmly set the parking brake.
•Turn the Key Fob to the ACC or ON/RUN
position without starting the engine.
•Press and maintain firm pressure on the
brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver, press and hold the override tab through the access
port (ringed circle) on the bottom of
the steering column.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position and start the vehicle.
• Release the parking brake.
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Center Console Shifter
• Firmly set the parking brake.
•
Turn the Key Fob to the ACC or ON/RUN
position without starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver, press and hold the override tab through the access
port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position and start the vehicle.
• Release the parking brake.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — EIGHT SPEED TRANSMISSION
• In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available.
• Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release: • Firmly apply the parking brake.
• Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the Manual Park Release
access cover, which is just above the parking brake release handle, below and to
the left of the steering column.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then, move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and
DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
• Allow the engine to idle with the transmission shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating
and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck
vehicle.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) then press the
"ESC Off" switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in "Partial
Off" mode, before rocking the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not
spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do
not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the hood release lever locatedbelow the steering wheel at the base of
the instrument panel.
• Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and move the safety
latch lever while lifting the hood at the
same time.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure
to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part CapacitiesAutomatic
Transmission —
Six-Speed Automatic
with Gasoline Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
ATF+4 Automatic Transmission
Fluid. —
Manual Transmission G-56 We recommend you use MOPAR
®
ATF+4 Automatic Transmission
Fluid. —
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR
®
BW44–44 Transfer Case Fluid. —
Front Axle 1500
Four-Wheel Drive Models We recommend you use GL-5
SAE 75W-90 MS-9763. —
Rear Axle 1500 Models
We recommend you use MOPAR®
Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE
75W-140 MS-8985. Limited-Slip Rear Axles require the additionof 118 ml (4 oz) of MOPAR
®
Limited Slip Additive MS-10111. —
Front and Rear Axle 2500/3500 Models We recommend you use
Synthetic, GL-5 SAE 75W-90. Limited-Slip 10.5/11.5 inch
Rear Axles Limited slip additive is not required. —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR
®
DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3
is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Power Steering Fluid +4 or
MOPAR®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection 3.6L, 4.7L 87 Octane1500 Regular
Cab Shortbed/Crew
Quad Cab - 26 Gallons (98 Liters) (Approxi-
mate) 1500 Regular Cab Longbed/Crew
Quad Cab (Optional) -
32 Gallons (121 Liters) (Approximate)
2500/3500 Shortbed -
34 Gallons (129 Liters) (Approximate)
2500/3500 Longbed -
35 Gallons (132 Liters) (Approximate)
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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part CapacitiesAutomatic
Transmission
(6-Speed AS68RC) MOPAR®AS68RC Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Clutch Linkage We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Multi-Purpose Grease,
NLGI Grade 2 E.P. —
Manual Transmission G-56 We recommend you use MOPAR
®
ATF+4®Automatic Transmission
Fluid. —
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR
®
BW44–44 Transfer Case Fluid. —
Front and Rear Axle We recommend you use
Synthetic, GL-5 SAE, 75W-90 Synthetic (MS-9763). —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR
®
DOT 3. If DOT 3 is not available,
then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use
only recommended Brake Fluids. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Power Steering Fluid +4 or
MOPAR®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid. —
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Approximate) We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(API Certified) (DEF) or equivalent that has been API Certified to
the ISO 22241 standard. Use of fluids not API Certified toISO 22241 may result in system damage. 5.5 Gallons (21 Liters)
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE – GASOLINE ENGINE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change
indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will
illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures,
and E85 fuel usage will influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to
illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Re-
quired” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, powersteering (2500/3500 Models Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only) as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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