Locking And Unlocking The Doors
•Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the
driver’s door. Press the UNLOCK button twice within five seconds to unlock all doors
and the tailgate and the RamBox
®(if equipped). The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
NOTE:
The EVIC can be setup for driver door first, otherwise this will unlock all doors.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button.
Refer to Programmable Features in this guide.
Panic Alarm
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic alarm off.
RKE Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of Vehicle) — If Equippedx2
• This vehicle is equipped with a feature that can lower the vehicle to a height which
will improve ease of passenger entry/exit and cargo loading/unloading. The feature
is accessed by pressing the air suspension lowering button twice on the key fob.
• When remote key fob lowering is requested the vehicle will send a series of chirps and flashes to alert the customer that the operation has begun and will continue
these alerts until it successfully lowers.
• If the feature is unable to lower the vehicle due to certain conditions not being met, the horn will chirp twice and the vehicle will not lower.
Emergency Key
Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an emergency
key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the doors.
•To remove the emergency key, slide the button on the Key Fob with your thumb and
then pull the key out with your other hand.
WARNING!
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not
leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children,
and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™
in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could start the vehicle, operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking
Lights/Headlights
• Rotate the headlight switch, locatedon the instrument panel to the left of
the steering wheel, to the first detent
for parking lights and to the sec-
ond detent for headlights
.
•
With the parking lights or low beam
headlights on, push the headlight switch
once for fog lights.
• Rotate the headlight switch to AUTO
for Automatic headlights.
• When set to AUTO, the system auto- matically turns the headlights on or off
based on ambient light levels.
Automatic High Beams
The Automatic High Beams system provides increased forward lighting at night by
automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted on the
inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light and automatically
switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
This feature is programmable through the Uconnect
®system. Refer to “Uconnect®
Settings ” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the
DVD for further details.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
•Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme left position to fully dim the instrument
panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.
• Rotate the dimmer control right to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control right to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control right to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the dimming is programmable through the Uconnect
®system. Refer to “Uconnect®Settings ” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Cargo Light
The cargo light is strategically placed lighting that helps illuminate the bed area of
the truck. A cargo light symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the light is on.
• Push the button to turn ON/OFF the cargo lighting.
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RAMBOX®
• The RamBox®system is an integrated pickup box storage and cargo management
system consisting of three features:
• Integrated box side storage bins
• Cargo extender/divider
• Bed rail tie-down system
RamBox® Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
• The cargo storage bins provide watertight, lockable, illuminated storage for up to 150 lbs (68 kg) of evenly distributed cargo.
• To open a storage bin, press and release the pushbutton located on the lid.
• The interior of the RamBox
®will automatically illuminate when the lid is opened.
Pushing the switch once will turn off the bin lights, pushing the switch again will
turn the lights back on.
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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 “Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this
guide or “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
•1500 Models Only
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or twelve months on 1500 trucks, whichever comes first.
•2500 – 3500 Models
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13,000 km)
or twelve months on 2500 – 3500 trucks, whichever comes first.
•Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and
off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
•
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering
(2500/3500 Models Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only) as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 1500 3.0L DIESEL 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
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 “Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this
guide or “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD 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, power steering
and transmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — B6 TO B20 BIODIESEL (1500 DIESEL)
NOTE:
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles(12 875 km) or six months, whichever comes first when using Biodiesel blends
greater than 5% (B5).
• The owner is required to monitor mileage for B6-B20 biodiesel, the automatic oil change indicator system does not reflect the use of biofuels.
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, power steering
and transmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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FUSES
POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (FUSES)
The Power Distribution Center is located in
the engine compartment near the battery.
This center contains cartridge fuses and
mini fuses. A description of each fuse and
component may be stamped on the inside
cover, otherwise the cavity number of each
fuse is stamped on the inside cover that
corresponds to the following chart.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F01 80 Amp Red Rad Fan Control Module –
If Equipped
F03 60 Amp Yellow Rad Fan – If Equipped
F05 40 Amp Green Compressor for Air Suspension –
If Equipped
F06 40 Amp Green Antilock Brakes/Electronic
Stability Control Pump
F07 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
F08 20 Amp Yellow Emissions Diesel – If Equipped
F09 40 Amp Green (Cummins Diesel)30 Amp Pink
(1500 LD Diesel) Diesel Fuel Heater – If Equipped
F10 40 Amp Green Body Controller/Exterior
Lighting #2
F10 50 Amp Red
Body Controller/Exterior
Lighting #2 – If Equipped with Stop/Start
F11 30 Amp Pink Integrated Trailer Brake
Module – If Equipped
F12 40 Amp Green Body Controller #3/Interior Lights
F13 40 Amp Green Blower Motor
F14 40 Amp Green Body Controller #4/Power Locks
F15 30 Amp Pink Electric Park Brake Right Side –
If Equipped
F19 30 Amp Pink SCR – If Equipped
F20 30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Module
F21 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control Module
F22 20 Amp Yellow Engine Control Module
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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Ram Truck Accessories by
MOPAR®featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Ram Truck. In
choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium
protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your vehicle with
accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory-approved. For the full line of
Authentic Ram Truck Accessories by MOPAR
®, visit your local Ram Truck dealership or
online at mopar.com for U.S residents and mopar.ca for Canadian residents.
CHROME:
• Exhaust Tip • Tubular Side Steps • Fuel Filler Door
• Cast Aluminum Wheels • Front Air Deflector • Grille
• Body Side Molding
EXTERIOR:
• Bedliners • Running Boards • Bed Mat & Bed Rug
•
Composite Tonneau Cover• Bed Extender • Tool Box
• Roll-up Tonneau Cover • Bed Step • Sports Performance Hood
• Folding Tonneau Cover • Hitch Receiver • Body Kit
• Molded Splash Guards • Tailgate Lock
INTERIOR:
• Premium Carpet Mats • Door Sill Guards • Slush Mats
• Ambient Light Kit • Bright Pedal Kit • Heated Seats
ELECTRONICS:
• Kicker
®Sound Systems •Electronic Vehicle Tracking• Remote Start
• MOPAR®Web (Wi-fi)
CARRIERS:
• Bed Mounted Bike Carrier • Bed Mounted Cargo Basket With Cargo Net• Cargo Ramps
• Bed Mounted Ski and Snowboard Carrier • Cargo Bed Divider
Kicker®is a registered trademark of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.
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