2015 Ram 1500 remote control

7. Attach the Clevis/D-shackle and Tree Trunk Protector.
Attach the shackle to the two ends of the strap or chain
and through the hook loop, being careful not to over
tighten (tighten and back-off 1/2 turn).
8. Lock the clutch. Lock the winch drum by rotating the
clutch lever on the winch to engage.
NOTE:Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or
disengaged.
9. Connect the remote control to the winch control box,
located behind the front bumper. Be careful not to let
the remote control cord dangle in front of the winch. If
you choose to control the winch from inside your
vehicle, always pass the remote through a window to
avoid pinching the cord in the door. Always discon-
nect the remote control when not in use.
Clevis/D-Shackles
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10. Put wire rope under tension. Using the remote con-
trol switch, slowly wind the wire rope until no slack
remains. Once the wire rope is under tension, stand
well clear of it and never step over it.
11. Check your anchor. Make sure all connections are
secured and free of debris before continuing with the
winching procedure.
12. Check wire rope. The wire rope should be neatly
wound around the spooling drum. Improper wind-
ing can cause damage to the wire rope.
Winch Box Remote Control ConnectorPulling Wire Rope Under Tension
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14. Begin winching. With the winching vehicles engine
on and light tension already on the wire rope, begin
winching slowly and steadily. Be sure that the wire
rope is winding evenly and tightly around the spool-
ing drum. For additional assistance, the winched
vehicle can be slowly driven while being pulled by
the winch. Continue pulling until the vehicle is on
stable ground. If you are able to drive the vehicle, the
winching operation is complete.
No People Zones
Using The Remote Control
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WARNING!
To prevent serious injury, NEVER put your fingers
inside the hook area as you are powering-in.
NOTE: How to spool under no load:Arrange the re-
mote control lead so it cannot be caught in the winch.
Arrange the wire rope so it will not kink or tangle when
spooled. Be sure any wire rope already on the spooling
drum is wound tightly and evenly layered. Tighten and
straighten the layer if necessary. Keep the wire rope
under light tension and spool the wire rope back and
onto the winch drum in even layers. Stop frequently to
tighten and straighten the layers as necessary. Repeat this
process until the winch hook is the same distance as the
full length of the remote control from the winch. Pinch
the hook between your thumb and forefinger and attach
the hook strap. Hold the hook strap between the thumb
and forefinger to keep tension on the wire rope. Walk the
wire rope towards the fairlead, carefully spooling in the
remaining wire rope. By pulsing the remote control
switch.
18. Store the hook on the most outboard loop of the tow
hook.
Rewinding The Wire Rope
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19. Disconnect the remote control. Disconnect the remote
control cord from the control box and store in a clean
and dry place. Winching operations are now com-
plete. Put the cap on the solenoid plug-in.
NOTE:Always store the remote control in a protected,
clean, dry area.
Rigging Techniques
Various winching situations will require application of
other winching techniques. These could range from too
little distance to achieve maximum pull using straight
line rigging, simply increasing pulling power, or main-
taining a straight-line pulling situation. You will have to
assess what technique is correct for your situation. Think
#safety#at all times.
Hook In Stored Position
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Remote...............................37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................37
Door Locks, Automatic......................40
Door Opener, Garage.......................214
Driving
Off-Pavement..........................533
Off-Road.............................533
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................553
Dual Rear Wheels.........................624
E-85 Fuel...............................639
Electrical Power Outlets.....................227
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................245
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.............498
Electronic Brake Control System...............581
Anti-Lock Brake System..................581
Brake Assist System.....................583
Traction Control System...................583
Electronic Range Select (ERS).................468
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........186
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............587
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......210
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .302
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu...........................302
EVIC Messages.........................302
Selectable Menu Items....................317
Emergency Brake.........................578
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................734
Hazard Warning Flasher..................685
Jump Starting..........................729
Tow Hooks............................735
Emission Control System Maintenance..........752
Engine.................................749
Air Cleaner...........................759
Block Heater..........................458
852 INDEX

Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)......679
Reformulated Gasoline.....................635
Refrigerant..............................766
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................52
Remote Control
Starting System.........................34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)..................24
FCC General Information..................33
Programming Additional Key Fobs...........20
Programming Additional Transmitters.........20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........396
Remote Starting
Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features . . .367
Uconnect® Settings......................367
Remote Starting System......................34
Replacement Bulbs........................808
Replacement Keys.........................19
Replacement Parts.........................753
Replacement Tires.........................619
Reporting Safety Defects....................843
Restraint, Head...........................156
Restraints, Child...........................83
Restraints, Occupant........................50
Rotation, Tires...........................623
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle..................116
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle................118
Safety Defects, Reporting....................843
Safety, Exhaust Gas........................115
Safety Information, Tire.....................597
Safety Tips..............................114
Schedule, Maintenance.....................828
Seat Belt
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation................56
Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...............61
Pregnant Women........................64
Seat Belt Extender.......................6310
INDEX 861

Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N)...........................676
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N)...........................679
Shift Lever Override.......................736
Shoulder Belts............................53
Signals, Turn.............................118
Sliding Rear Window
Power...............................246
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................621
Snow Plow..............................669
Snow Tires..............................613
Spare Tire...............................615
Spark Plugs.............................821
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................186
Speedometer.............................294
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System..................531
Starting.................................34
Automatic Transmission..................449
Cold Weather..........................451
Engine Fails to Start.....................451
Remote...............................34
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines).............448
Steering
Power...............................575
Wheel, Heated.........................183
Wheel, Tilt............................182
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............396
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .396
Storage Compartment, Center Seat.............240
Storage, Vehicle...........................420
Storing Your Vehicle.......................807
Sun Roof...............................224
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........67
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information.........620
Suspension, Air...........................516
Sway Control, Trailer.......................592
Synthetic Engine Oil.......................75810
INDEX 863