2018 Ram 2500 Car seat

Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750
(5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consultthis manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there will
be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-
340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
•
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The following
table shows examples on how to calculate total load,
cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle
with varying seating configurations and number and
size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes
only and may not be accurate for the seating and load
carry capacity of your vehicle.
• For the following example, the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
(392 kg).
566 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

To Help Maintain The Appearance Of Your Spray-On
Bedliner, Follow The Steps Below:
1. Rinse your truck bed out with water to remove anyloose dirt and debris.
2. Mix a mild soap or detergent with water with a soft cloth or brush.
3. Rinse bedliner with water.
4. Once dry, apply a small amount of Mopar Spray-On Bedliner Conditioner to a moist towel or sponge and
wipe over the entire surface of the truck bedliner.
WARNING!
Do not use silicon-based protection products to clean
your bedliner. Silicon-based products can become slip-
pery and may result in personal injury.
Spray-On Bedliners are chemically-resistant to many dif-
ferent types of chemicals (including gasoline, oil, hydraulic
fluids) for short periods of time. If a spill occurs on your
Spray-On Bedliner, rinse the truck out as soon as possible
to avoid permanent damage. Repairing The Spray-On Bedliner
While extremely tough, it is possible to damage a Spray-On
Bedliner. One common condition is when loading a heavy
pallet and dragging that pallet across the floor of the bed.
If a nail or sharp point is exposed under the weight of the
pallet a scratch or tear is possible. While not covered by
your new vehicle warranty, a cosmetic fix to cover the
metal exposed by the scratch is required. To repair a tear or
gouge, follow the directions provided in the Mopar Quick
Repair Kit.
INTERIORS
Seats And Fabric Parts
Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed
areas they may cause respiratory harm.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
painted, or decorated surfaces of the interior may
causepermanent damage. Wipe away immediately.
• Damage caused by these type of products may not be
covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
cloth.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
Leather Parts
Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for leather
upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and
should be removed promptly with a damp cloth. Stubborn
soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar
Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid soaking your
leather upholstery with any liquid. Please do not use
polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or
ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery.
Application of a leather conditioner is not required to
maintain the original condition.
NOTE:
If equipped with light colored leather, it tends to
show any foreign material, dirt, and fabric dye transfer
more so than darker colors. The leather is designed for easy
cleaning, and FCA recommends Mopar total care leather
cleaner applied on a cloth to clean the leather seats as
needed.
CAUTION!
Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Ketone
based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as
damage to the seat may result.
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Fluid Level Check.....................553, 554
Fluid Type ..........................553, 607
Shifting ............................306, 315
Special Additives ........................ .553
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ........304
Axle Fluid ............................556, 607
Axle Lubrication .......................... .556
Back-Up .................................410
Back-Up Camera .......................... .410
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System ...................361
Battery ...............................191, 526
Charging System Light ....................191
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................24
Belts, Seat ............................... .279
Body Builders Guide ..........................7
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................541
B-Pillar Location .......................... .564
Brake Assist System ........................ .206
Brake Control System, Electronic ................205
Brake Fluid .......................... .552, 607
Brake System ..........................552, 593
Fluid Check ............................552
Master Cylinder ........................ .552
Parking ...............................295 Warning Light
.......................... .190
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................299
Bulb Replacement ..........................452
Bulbs, Light .......................... .281, 452
Cab Top Clearance Lights .....................458
Camera .................................410
Camera, Rear ............................ .410
Camper .................................152
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .603
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................... .523, 529, 530
Power Steering ..........................394
Radiator (Coolant

Pressure).................549
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................279, 600
Cargo Light ...............................79
Car Washes ...............................585
Cellular Phone ............................654
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............457
Center Seat Storage Compartment ...............123
Changing A Flat Tire ........................468
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .560
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .201
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............278
Checks, Safety ............................ .278
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INDEX 683

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

Steering Wheel Audio Controls.................653
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .653
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ..............123
Storage, Vehicle ........................105, 584
Storing Your Vehicle ........................584
Sun Roof .................................110
Suspension, Air ........................344, 350
Sway Control, Trailer ........................213
Synthetic Engine Oil ........................530
Tailgate .................................153
Telescoping Steering Column ...................61
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........104
Tilt Down ...............................47, 49
Up .................................47, 49
Tilt Steering Column .........................61
Tip Start .................................289
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............564
Tire Markings ............................ .558
Tires......................... .281, 568, 575, 583
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .572
Air Pressure ............................568
Chains ............................... .579
Changing ............................. .468Compact Spare
..........................575
Dual ............................. .582, 594
General Information ...................568, 575
High Speed ............................ .570
Inflation Pressures ........................569
Jacking ............................... .468
Life Of Tires ............................572
Load Capacity .......................564, 565
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............216
Pressure Warning Light ....................194
Quality Grading ........................ .583
Radial ............................... .570
Replacement ............................573
Rotation ...............................580
Safety ............................ .558,568
Sizes .................................560
Snow

Tires ............................ .575
Spare Tire ..........................575, 577
Spinning ...............................571
Trailer Towing .......................... .425
Tread Wear Indicators .....................572
Wheel Nut Torque ........................594
Tire Safety Information .......................558
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................423
694 INDEX

Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)Programming HomeLink .............115,117,118
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .596
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................229
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ..................151
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............593
Vehicle Loading ........................414, 565
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................7
Vehicle Storage ........................ .105, 584
Viscosity, Engine Oil .....................529, 530
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................656
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .194
Warnings And Cautions .......................7
Warranty Information .......................679
Washers, Windshield ..................... .84, 526
Washing Vehicle .......................... .585
Water Driving Through ........................ .442Wheel And Wheel Trim
..................... .578
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..................578
Wheel Cover ............................. .501
Winch ................................. .376
Accessories ............................ .380
Operation ............................. .381
Rigging Techniques .......................391
Usage .................................376
Wind Buffeting ........................ .109, 111
Window Fogging .......................... .105
Windows ............................... .107
Power ............................... .107
Reset Auto-Up ..........................108
Windshield Defroster ........................280
Windshield Washers ...................83, 84, 526
Fluid ...............................83, 526
Windshield Wiper Blades .....................542
Windshield Wipers ..........................83
Wiper Blade Replacement .....................542
W ipers,

Intermittent .........................84
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ........................85
696 INDEX