2013 Ram 1500 index

Cap Top Clearance..................... .686
Cargo .............................. .170
Center Mounted Stop ....................684
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........257
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .168
Daytime Running ...................... .163
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....480
Exterior ............................. .124
Fog ................................ .166
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ................390
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................571
Headlights ........................... .162
High Beam ........................... .172
High Beam Indicator .....................261
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............172
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .257
Interior ............................. .167
Oil Pressure .......................... .262Passing
............................. .172
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .261
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............262
Service .............................. .678
Side Marker .......................... .688
SmartBeams .......................... .164
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............262
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............262
Traction Control ....................... .480
Transfer Case ......................... .390
Turn Signal .......................... .124
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......257
Limited-Slip Differential ....................440
Loading Vehicle ......................... .532
Tires ............................... .488
Locks ..................................34
Automatic Door .........................37
Child

Protection .........................38
Door .................................34
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Power Door............................36
Low Tire Pressure System ...................508
Lubrication, Body ........................ .643
Maintenance Free Battery ....................641
Maintenance Procedures ....................636
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .696
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......634
Manual, Service ......................... .710
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ...................... .658
Lubricant Selection ..................... .692
Memory Seat ........................... .156
Methanol .............................. .522
Mirrors ............................... .131
Electric Powered ....................... .136
Heated .............................. .137
Memory ............................. .156
Outside ............................. .133Rearview
............................ .131
Trailer Towing ........................ .139
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................508
Mopar Parts ............................ .635
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .522
Multi-Function Control Lever .................171
Navigation System (Uconnect® gps) ............193
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................119
Occupant Restraints ........................47
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................69
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................521
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..............421
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..............421
Oil, Engine ............................. .637
Capacity ............................ .689
Change Interval ....................... .638
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Dipstick............................. .637
Disposal ............................. .639
Filter ............................... .640
Filter Disposal ........................ .639
Identification Logo ..................... .638
Recommendation ...................... .638
Synthetic ............................ .639
Viscosity ............................ .639
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .640
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................633
Operating Precautions ..................... .633
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................133
Overdrive .............................. .374
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .374
Overhead Console ........................ .194
Overheating, Engine ...................... .266
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4Paint Care
............................. .661
Panic Alarm ..............................28
Parking Brake ........................... .467
Park Sense System, Rear ....................184
Passing Light ........................... .172
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .179
Personal Settings ......................... .285
Pets ...................................119
Pets, Transporting .........................119
Pickup Box ............................. .229
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........489
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ................668
Door Locks ............................36
Mirrors ............................. .136
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........208
Seats ............................... .141
Sliding Rear Window ....................226
Steering ............................. .465
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Sunroof............................. .205
Windows ..............................44
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .692
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................65
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................63
Programmable Electronic Features .............285
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry). . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .496
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........648
Radio Operation ......................... .314
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................175
Ramp Travel Index ....................... .422
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................656
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails .................243
Rear Park Sense System .....................184
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .151
Rear Window Features .....................225 Rear Window, Sliding
..................... .227
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .150
Recorder, Event Data .......................83
Recreational Towing ...................... .561
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........564
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......567
Reformulated Gasoline .....................522
Refrigerant ............................. .643
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................64
Remote Control Starting System .........................31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................23
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........312
Remote Starting System ......................31
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .678
Replacement Keys .........................19
Replacement Parts ........................ .635
Replacement Tires ........................ .502
Reporting Safety Defects ....................709
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Restraint, Head.......................... .154
Restraints, Child ...........................84
Restraints, Occupant ........................47
Rotation, Tires .......................... .506
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................122
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................124
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................709
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .121
Safety Information, Tire .....................482
Safety Tips ............................. .120
Schedule, Maintenance .....................696
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .666
Seat Belt Reminder .........................64
Seat Belts ................................47
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........59
And Pregnant Women .....................65
Child Restraint ..........................84
Extender ..............................65 Front Seat
.............................51
Inspection ........................... .122
Pretensioners ...........................63
Reminder ............................ .261
Untwisting Procedure .....................59
Seats ................................. .140
Adjustment .......................... .140
Folding Floor ......................... .227
Memory ............................. .156
Power .............................. .141
Rear Folding ......................... .151
Reclining Rear ........................ .150
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................21
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............691
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................18
Sentry Key Programming ....................20
Sentry Key Replacement .....................19
Service Assistance ........................ .705
Service Contract ......................... .707
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Service Manuals......................... .710
Settings, Personal ........................ .285
Shifting ............................... .352
Automatic Transmission ..................355
Transfer Case ......................... .389
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ................................ .564
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ................................ .567
Shift Lever Override ...................... .618
Shoulder Belts ............................51
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................59
Side Airbag ..............................75
Signals, Turn ........................... .124
Sliding Rear Window Power .............................. .226
SmartBeams ............................ .164
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................504
Snow Plow ............................. .557Snow Tires
............................. .497
Spare Tire .............................. .498
Spark Plugs ............................ .691
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................180
Speedometer ............................ .262
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System ..................419
Starting .................................31
Automatic Transmission ..................342
Cold Weather ......................... .345
Engine Fails to Start .....................345
Remote ...............................31
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) .............342
Steering Power .............................. .465
Wheel, Heated ........................ .177
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .176
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............312
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .312
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .............219
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INDEX 727

Storage, Vehicle.......................... .332
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .678
Sun Roof .............................. .205
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information .........503
Suspension, Air .......................... .410
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .481
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .639
System, Remote Starting .....................31
Tachometer ............................. .257
Tailgate ............................... .245
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........325
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .176
Tip Start ............................... .343
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........488
Tire Markings ........................... .482
Tires ................................. .124
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................501
Air Pressure .......................... .493Chains
.............................. .504
Compact Spare ........................ .498
Dual ............................... .507
General Information .....................493
High Speed .......................... .496
Inflation Pressures ...................... .494
Life of Tires .......................... .501
Load Capacity ........................ .488
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............508
Pressure Warning Light ...................262
Quality Grading ........................711
Radial .............................. .496
Replacement .......................... .502
Rotation ............................. .506
Safety .............................. .482
Sizes ............................... .483
Snow Tires ........................... .497
Spinning ............................ .500
T

read Wear Indicators ....................500
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Tire Safety Information.....................482
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................544
Tonneau Cover .......................... .667
Tonneau Cover Cleaning ....................667
Torque Converter Clutch ....................375
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................618
Towing ............................... .534
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .623
Guide .............................. .540
Recreational .......................... .561
Weight .............................. .540
Traction ............................... .441
Traction Control ......................... .471
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................481
Trailer Towing .......................... .534
Cooling System Tips .....................556
Hitches ............................. .539
Minimum Requirements ..................545
Mirrors ............................. .139Trailer and Tongue Weight
.................544
Wiring .............................. .553
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .540
Trailer Weight ........................... .540
Transfer Case ........................... .658
Electronically Shifted .....................390
Fluid ............................... .692
Transmission ........................... .355
Automatic ........................... .355
Fluid ............................... .692
Maintenance .......................... .658
Shifting ............................. .352
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .30
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........23
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .500
Turn Signals ............................ .171
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................
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