2018 Ram 2500 Tire

Child Restraint............................252
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................256
Child Restraints ........................ .252
Child Seat Installation ..................268, 269
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........266
Infants And Child Restraints ................254
Locating The LATCH Anchorages .............262
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......258
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........255
Seating Positions ........................ .257
Cigar Lighter ............................ .137
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .597
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .578
Climate Control ............................86
Manual ................................86
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .294
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................673
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .575
Contract, Service .......................... .678
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............549
Cooling System ............................546
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................548
Coolant Capacity ........................ .603Coolant Level
....................546, 549, 551
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................549
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................547
Inspection ..........................549, 551
Points To Remember ..................... .551
Pressure Cap ............................549
Radiator Cap .......................... .549
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......547, 603, 604
Corrosion Protection ........................584
Cruise Light ............................. .199
Cupholders ...............................132
Customer Assistance ........................676
Customer

Programmable Features ...............633
Daytime Running Lights ......................74
Dealer Service ............................ .527
Defroster, Rear Window .......................86
Defroster, Windshield .....................86, 280
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................84
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................200
Differential, Limited-Slip .....................375
Dipsticks Power Steering ..........................394
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................510
684 INDEX

Starting...............................289
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................529, 530
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................529
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........250, 514
Entry System, Illuminated .....................83
Ethanol ............................. .598, 600
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................279, 600
Exhaust System ........................279, 545
Exterior Lighting ............................73
Exterior Lights ..........................73, 281
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .531
Air Conditioning .....................105, 534
Engine Oil ..........................530, 604
Engine Oil Disposal .......................530
Flashers Turn Signal .......................78, 198, 281
Flash-To-Pass ..............................76
Flat Tire Stowage .......................480, 497
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ..........................602
Engine Oil ............................ .601
Fuel Requirements ....................600, 601
Maintenance ............................602 Replacement Parts
........................602
Starting ...............................602
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .293
Fluid, Brake ............................. .607
Fluid Capacities ............................603
Fluid Leaks ...............................282
Fluid Level Checks Brake .................................552
Power Steering ..........................394
Fluids And Lubricants .......................604
Fog Lights ..........................78, 197, 455
Fold Flat Load Floor ........................128
Folding Rear Seat ...........................44
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................447
Four Wheel

Drive ..........................324
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .509
Front Axle (Differential) ..................... .556
Fuel ................................... .596
Adding ...............................413
Additives ............................. .597
Clean Air ............................. .597
Ethanol ............................598, 600
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .414
Gasoline ...............................596
Light .................................196
686 INDEX

Ignition Key Removal........................28
Illuminated Entry ...........................83
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................33
Inside Rearview Mirror .................64, 65, 447
Instrument Cluster ..........................198
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................589
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ................426
Interior Appearance Care .....................587
Interior Lights ..............................80
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............84
Introduction ................................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) .......................137
Jack Location ..........................468, 485
Jack Operation ............................468
Jump Starting ............................ .502
Key Fob Panic Alarm .............................23
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........27, 34
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....24
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......27
Key-In Reminder ............................30
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .39, 289
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ................621, 641 Passive Entry
............................39
Passive Entry Programming ...........39, 621, 641
Key, Replacement ...........................34
Keys ....................................20
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................33
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................78
Lane Change Assist ..........................79
Latches ................................. .282
Hood .................................112
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .596
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .282
Life Of Tires ............................. .572
Light Bulbs .......................... .281, 452
Lights .................................. .281
AirBag .........................189, 237, 279
Automatic Headlights ......................76
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .212
Brake Warning ......................... .190
Bulb Replacement ........................452
Cap

Top Clearance .......................458
Cargo .................................79
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .457
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .80, 82
Cruise ............................... .199
688 INDEX

Daytime Running.........................74
Engine Temperature Warning ................191
Exterior ...............................281
Fog ............................78, 197, 455
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator .................327
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................447
Headlights ..............................73
High Beam ..............................74
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................74
Hill Descent Control Indicator ...............214
Illuminated Entry .........................83
Interior ............................. .80, 82
Low Fuel ............................. .196
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........192
Park ................................. .198
Passing ................................76
Seat Belt Reminder .......................189
Security Alarm ..........................191
Service ............................... .452
Side Marker ............................460
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........194, 216
Traction Control ........................ .212
Transfer Case .......................... .327
Turn Signal ................78, 198, 281, 454, 456
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .191, 198 Limited-Slip Differential
..................375, 557
Loading Vehicle ............................414
Tires................................. .564
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode .......................187
Battery Saver On ........................ .187
Electrical Load Reduction ...................187
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................187
Locks Automatic Door ..........................42
Child Protection ..........................43
Power Door .............................38
Low Tire Pressure System .....................216
Lubrication, Body ..........................541
Lug Nuts ............................... .594
Maintenance Fr

ee Battery.....................526
Maintenance Schedule .......................517
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .192, 201
Manual, Service ............................680
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ........................557
Lubricant Selection .......................607
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .................44
Memory Seat ............................44, 49
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INDEX 689

Memory Seats And Radio.....................44
Methanol ............................... .598
Mirrors ..................................64
Electric Powered ..........................67
Heated .................................71
Memory ................................49
Outside ................................66
Rearview ........................ .64, 65, 447
Trailer Towing ...........................70
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................216
Mopar Parts ............................. .679
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................74
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ..............410
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................295
Occupant Restraints ........................ .223
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................596
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............362, 443
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............362, 443
Oil, Engine ............................528, 604
Capacity ...............................603
Change Interval ........................ .528
Dipstick ...............................526 Disposal
...............................530
Filter ............................. .530, 604
Filter Disposal .......................... .530
Identification Logo .......................529
Materials Added To .......................530
Pressure Warning Light ....................191
Recommendation .....................528, 603
Synthetic ............................. .530
Viscosity ........................529, 530, 603
Oil Filter, Change ..........................530
Oil Filter, Selection ..........................530
Oil Pressure Light ..........................191
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................200
Operating Precautions ...................... .200
Operator Manual

(Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................66
Overdrive ............................313, 322
Overdrive OFF Switch ....................313, 322
Overheating, Engine ........................505
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........5,680
Paint Care ............................... .584
Panic Alarm ...............................23
Parking Brake ............................ .295
ParkSense System, Rear ...................398, 404
690 INDEX

Passive Entry..............................39
Pedals, Adjustable ...........................62
Personalized Menu Bar ......................611
Personal Settings .......................... .182
Pets ................................... .278
Pickup Box ........................139, 141, 156
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........564
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................461
Door Locks ..............................38
Mirrors ................................67
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .........133, 137
Seats ..................................46
Steering ........................ .392, 393, 394
Sunroof ...............................110
Windows ............................. .107
Power Seats Down ...............................47, 49
Forward ............................ .47, 48
Rearward ............................47, 48
Recline .................................47
Tilt .................................47, 49
Up .................................47, 49
Power Steering Fluid ........................607
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................234Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............................. .234
Programmable Electronic Features ...............182
Radial Ply Tires ............................570
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .........547, 549
Radio Frequency General Information ................27, 33, 35, 42
Radio Operation .......................... .654
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................85
Ramp Travel Index ........................ .363
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .556
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails ..................151
Rear ParkSense System ...................398, 404
Rear Seat, Folding ..................... .44, 55, 56
Reclining Rear Seats .........................46
Recreational Towing ........................ .436
Shifting Into

Transfer Case Neutral (N) .........438
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......440
Reformulated Gasoline .......................597
Refrigerant ...............................534
Release, Hood .............................112
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .224
Remote Keyless Entry ........................22
Panic Alarm .............................23
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INDEX 691

Programming Additional Key Fobs..........27, 34
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........653
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................32
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . .623, 644
Uconnect Settings .....................623, 644
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .452
Replacement Keys ...........................34
Replacement Tires ..........................573
Reporting Safety Defects .....................679
Restraint, Head .............................58
Restraints, Child .......................... .252
Rotation, Tires ............................ .580
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................279
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................281
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................679
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .279
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .558
Safety Tips ...............................278
Schedule, Maintenance .......................517
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......229
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........235
Energy Management Feature ................234 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation
................227
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............229
Pregnant Women ........................ .234
Seat Belt Extender ........................233
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................234
Seat Belt Reminder .......................224
Seat Belt Maintenance .......................588
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .224
Seat Belts ............................ .224, 279
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................229
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........229
Child Restraint ..........................252
Extender ...............................233
Front Seat ..........................224, 227
Inspection ............................. .279
Operating

Instructions .....................227
Pregnant Women ........................ .234
Pretensioners .......................... .234
Reminder ............................. .189
Untwisting Procedure .....................229
Seats ............................ .44, 46, 47, 48
Adjustment ........................44, 47, 48
Easy Entry .......................... .44, 51
Folding Floor .......................... .128
Heated .................................44
692 INDEX

Memory............................ .44, 49
Power .................................46
Rear Folding ........................44, 55, 56
Reclining Rear ...........................46
Seatback Release ..........................44
Tilting .................................44
Vented .................................44
Ventilated ...............................44
Security Alarm ..........................35, 191
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............604
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................34
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................33
Sentry Key Replacement ......................34
Service Assistance ..........................676
Service Contract .......................... .678
Service Manuals .......................... .680
Settings, Personal ..........................182
Shifting .................................297
Automatic Transmission .............299, 306, 315
Transfer Case .......................... .326
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .438
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .440Shift Lever Override
........................506
Signals, Turn ........................78, 198, 281
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................579
Snow Plow ...............................433
Snow Tires ...............................575
Spare Tire ............................ .575, 577
Spark Plugs ............................. .604
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............................397
Cancel ............................... .397
Resume ...............................397
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................395
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System ...................361
Starting ............................. .288, 289
Automatic Transmission ....................288
Cold Weather .......................... .294
Engine Fails

To Start..................... .293
Starting And Operating ..................... .289
Starting Procedures ........................ .289
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ...............288
Steering Power ..........................392, 393, 394
Tilt Column .............................61
Wheel, Heated ...........................61
Wheel, Tilt ..............................61
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INDEX 693