2013 Ram 1500 fuel

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUP LLC.................. 3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT .............. 6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......... 8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ................... 10
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ......... 11
REMOTE START .............. 13
THEFT ALARM ............... 13
SEATBELT .................. 13
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS ....... 14
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............ 15
FRONT SEATS ................ 20
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS ....... 22
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........ 23
TILT STEERING COLUMN ......... 24
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS........... 25
TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/
HIGH BEAMS LEVER ............ 26
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............ 27
SPEED CONTROL .............. 28
EIGHT–SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED .... 29
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS)
OPERATION ................. 30
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM ........ 32
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITHOUT TOUCH-SCREEN ........ 34
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCH-SCREEN ........... 35
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCH-SCREEN ........... 36
PARKSENSE
®REAR PARK ASSIST . . . 37
PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP
CAMERA ................... 38
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM
(TPMS) – 2500 MODELS ONLY ...... 38
POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW .... 39
POWER SUNROOF ............. 40
WIND BUFFETING ............. 41
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 42
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........ 44
Uconnect
®Access (AVAILABLE ON
Uconnect®8.4A AND Uconnect®8.4AN)
(IF EQUIPPED) ................ 45
Uconnect
®3.0 ................ 54
Uconnect®5.0 ................ 56 Uconnect
®8.4A ............... 62
Uconnect®8.4AN .............. 79
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS .................. 97
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) ..... 98
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ....... 98
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
®) ................ 101
POWER INVERTER ............ 103
POWER OUTLETS ............ 104
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 105
UTILITY
TONNEAU COVER............. 108
EASY-OFF TAILGATE ........... 108
PICKUP BOX ................ 109
RAMBOX
®.................. 110
TOWING & PAYLOAD ........... 114
TOW/HAUL MODE ............ 116
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE
MODULE .................. 116
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..... 118
DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS........... 120
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ............... 120
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE
(ENGINE BRAKING) ........... 121
IDLE-UP FEATURE (AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION ONLY) ......... 122
ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL
FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR ....... 123
UNDERBODY MOUNTED FUEL
FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR ....... 124
ADDING FUEL – DIESEL ENGINE
ONLY ..................... 125
EXHAUST REGENERATION ....... 125
COOL-DOWN IDLE CHART ........ 127
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........ 127
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE......... 130
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ................... 130
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..... 134
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 135
JUMP-STARTING ............. 148
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS ....... 150
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ........ 150
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 153
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 154
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 155
TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light
- Low Coolant Level Indicator Light
(See page 130 for more information.)
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Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
-Park/Headlight ON Indicator*
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- TOW/HAUL Indicator*
- Four-Wheel Drive LOWMode Indicator
- Four-Wheel Drive and4LOCK Mode Indicator
- 4WD Auto Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control(ESC) Indicator Light*
- Electronic Stability Control(ESC) Off Indicator
- Cargo Lamp On Indicator
- Door Ajar Indicator
- Electronic Speed ControlSet Indicator
- Check Fuel Filler
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
EVIC Messages
NOTE:
Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in this guide or your owners
manual for additional information.
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Resume
• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RESUME/ACCELswitch and release.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL switch or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the set speed memory.
• Push the ON/OFF switch to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed
Control system off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you
could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed
Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or
slippery.
EIGHT–SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
• Your vehicle is equipped with a stateof the art, fuel efficient eight-speed
transmission. The electronic Transmis-
sion Shifter is located on the instru-
ment panel. The transmission gear
(PRND) is displayed both above the
shifter control and in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
• To select a gear range, simply rotate the shifter control.
NOTE:
You must press the brake pedal to shift
the transmission out of PARK or from
NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE.
• To shift past multiple gear ranges at once (such as Park to Drive), simply rotate the switch to the appropriate detent.
• Select the DRIVE range for normal driving.
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• Your route is marked with a blue line on the map. If you depart from the originalroute, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on
major roadways.
Adding a Stop
• To add a stop you must be navigating a route.
• Touch the Menu soft-key to return to the Main Navigation menu.
• Touch the Where To? soft-key, then search for the extra stop. When another location has been selected, you can choose to cancel your previous route, add as
the first destination or add as the last destination.
• Touch the desired selection and touch the Yes soft-key.
Taking a Detour
• To take a detour you must be navigating a route.
• Touch the Detour soft-key.
NOTE:
If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device may not
calculate a detour. For more information, see your Uconnect
®User's Manual.
SiriusXM TRAFFIC (US Market Only)
Don't drive through traffic. Drive around it.
• Avoid congestion before you reach it. By enhancing your vehicle's navigation system with the ability to see detailed traffic information, you can pinpoint traffic
incidents, determine average traffic speed and estimate travel time along your
route. Since the service is integrated with a vehicle's navigation system, SiriusXM
Traffic can help drivers pick the fastest route based on traffic conditions.
1. Detailed information on traffic speed, accidents, construction, and road closings.
2. Traffic information from multiple sources, including police and emergency services, cameras and road sensors.
3. Coast-to-coast delivery of traffic information.
4. View conditions for points along your route and beyond. Available in over 130 markets.
SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK (US Market Only)
• In addition to delivering over 130 channels of the best sports, entertainment, talk, and commercial-free music, SiriusXM offers premium data services that work in
conjunction with compatible navigation systems. SiriusXM Travel Link brings a
wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips.
• Weather -- Check variety of local and national weather information from radar maps to current and 5-day forecast.
• Fuel Prices -- Check local gas and diesel prices in your area and route to the station of your choice.
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• Sports Scores -- In-game and final scores as well as weekly schedules.
• Movie Listings -- Check local movie theatres and listings in your area and route tothe theater of your choice.
•
SiriusXM Travel Link feature is completely integrated into your vehicle. A few minutes
after you start your vehicle, Travel Link information arrives and updates in the
background. You can access the information whenever you like, with no waiting.
• To access SiriusXM Travel Link, touch Apps soft-key, then the SiriusXM Travel Link soft-key.
NOTE:
SiriusXM Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial
subscription included with your vehicle purchase.
• SiriusXM Travel Link is only available in the United States.
Fuel Prices Check local gas and diesel prices in your area and route to the station of
your choice.
Movie ListingsCheck local movie theatres and listings in your area and route to the
theater of your choice.
Sports ScoresIn-game and final scores as well as weekly schedules.
Weather
Check variety of local and national weather information from radar maps
to current and 5-day forecast.
Uconnect® Phone (Bluetooth® HANDS FREE CALLING)
• If the Uconnect
®Phone Buttonexists on your steering wheel, then you have
the Uconnect®Phone features.
• The Uconnect
®Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communica-
tions system with Voice Command Capability (see Voice Command section).
• The Uconnect
®Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone
using simple voice commands or using screen soft-keys.
• Refer to the Understand The Features Of Your Vehicle section of your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
NOTE:
The Uconnect
®Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect®Customer Support: U.S.
residents visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call 1–877–855–8400. Canadian Resi-
dents: call 1-800-465–2001 (English) or 1-800-387-9983 (French).
Pairing a Phone
• To use the Uconnect
®Phone feature, you must first pair your Bluetooth®phone
with the Uconnect®system.
Start pairing procedure on the radio
•
Touch the Phone soft-key and then the Settings soft-key. Next, touch Add Device.
•Uconnect®Phone will display an “In progress” screen while the system is connecting.
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APPS
SiriusXM Travel Link
(Traffic function is not voice command accessible within SiriusXM Travel Link “Show Fuel prices”
“Show Current Weather” – provides access to Forecast as well
“Show Weather map” – multiple map formats available“Show Sports”
“Show Movie listings” “Show My favorites”
Yelp® (Yelp
®adds it's own
audible prompts, and response
time varies depending on carrier coverage speed) “Launch Yelp®” – Required 1st voice command
to launch Yelp®app
“Yelp®Search” – Required 2nd voice command
to activate app functionality using
Steering Wheel Voice Control Button
“Hotel” (restaurant, gas station, mail, hospital) – for nearest desired general POI
“Italian restaurants” – for nearest specified POI category
“Hotels” (restaurants, hospitals, Starbucks)
“in Miami” (location) – specified distance POI
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
• The steering wheel audio controls are
located on the rear surface of the steer-
ing wheel.
Right Switch
•
Press the switch up or down to increase
or decrease the volume.
•Press the button in the center to change
modes AM/FM/CD/SXM.
Left Switch
• Press the switch up or down to search for the next listenable station or select
the next or previous CD track.
• Press the button in the center to select the next preset station (radio) or to change CDs if equipped with a CD Changer.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
•The EVIC features a driver interactive
display that is located in the instrument
cluster. Pressing the controls on the left
side of the steering wheel allows the
driver to select vehicle information and
Personal Settings. For additional infor-
mation, refer to Programmable Features
in this guide.
•Press and release the UPbutton to
scroll upward through the main menus
(Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI,
Cruise, Messages, Trip Info, Vehicle
Speed and Turn Menu Off) and sub menus.
•Press and release the DOWNbutton to scroll downward through the main menus
and sub menus.
• Press and release the RIGHTbuttonfor access to main menus, sub menus or to
select a personal setting in the setup menu. Press and hold the RIGHT
button for
two seconds to reset features.
• Press the BACK/LEFTbutton to scroll back to a previous menu or sub menu.
Compass Calibration
• This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC
will display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated.
• You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message
displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Programmable Features
• The EVIC can be used to view or change the following settings. Press the UP
or
DOWN
button until System Setup displays, then press the RIGHTbutton.
Scroll through the settings using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the RIGHT
button to change the setting. Press the BACK/LEFTbutton to scroll back to a
previous menu or sub menu.
• Radio Info • Trip Info
• Fuel Economy Info • Tire Pressure
• Cruise Control Info • Vehicle Info
• Digital Vehicle Speed • Stored Warning Messages
• Stop/Start • Turn Menu OFF
• Screen Setup
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