2018 Ram 2500 Ers

INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .........................4
 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............5
▫ Essential Information ......................5
▫ Symbols ...............................6 
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................7
 VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ..............7
 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .....7
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer, congratulations on selecting your new
vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman-
ship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and
perform tasks that conventional passenger vehicles are not
intended. It handles and maneuvers differently from many
passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road, so take time
to become familiar with your vehicle. If equipped, the
two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was designed for
on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road driving or
use in other severe conditions suited for a four-wheel drive
vehicle. Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the
Owner ’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle
controls, particularly those used for braking, steering,
transmission, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your
vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your driving
skills will improve with experience. When driving off-road,
or working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect
the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws
wherever you drive. As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control or a collision. Refer to the “Driving Tips” section for
further information.This Owner ’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you
with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is
supplemented by Warranty Information, and customer
oriented documents. In the attached Warranty Booklet you
will find a description of the services that FCA offers to its
customers, the Warranty Certificate and the details of the
terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please
take the time to read all of these publications carefully
before driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the
instructions, recommendations, tips, and important warn-
ings in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable
operation of your vehicle.
This Owner ’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle.
Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or
versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore,
you should only consider the information which is related
to the trim level, engine, and version that you have
purchased. Any content introduced throughout the Own-
er ’s Information, that may or may not be applicable to your
vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”.
All data contained in this publication are intended to help
you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA aims at
a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this
reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model
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described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For
further information, contact an authorized dealer.
If applicable, refer to the owners manual supplement for
related information.
NOTE:After reviewing the Owner ’s Information, it should
be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing, and
remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni-
cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your
satisfaction.HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items
of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustra-
tions may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner ’s Manual containsWARNINGSagainst oper-
ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily
injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONSagainst
procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If
you do not read this entire Owner ’s Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-
tions.
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to body
modifications or special equipment installed by van
conversion/camper manufacturers/body builders. U.S.
residents refer to the Warranty Information book, Section
2.1.C. Canadian residents refer to the “What Is Not Cov-
ered” section of the Warranty Information book. Such
equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters, stoves,
refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and service on
these items, contact the applicable manufacturer. Operating instructions for the special equipment installed
by the conversion/camper manufacturer should also be
supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions are miss-
ing, please contact your authorized dealer for assistance in
obtaining replacement documents from the applicable
manufacturer.
For information on the Body Builder ’s Guide refer to
www.rambodybuilder.com. This website contains dimen-
sional and technical specifications for your vehicle. It is
intended for Second Stage Manufacturer’s technical sup-
port. For service issues, contact your authorized dealer.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may
lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
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▫Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ........42
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock ................43
 SEATS ................................44
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustment ..............44
▫ Manual Rear Seat Adjustment ...............46
▫ Power Driver Seat Adjustment — If Equipped . . .46
▫ Power Passenger Seat Adjustment —
If Equipped ...........................48
▫ Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ..........49
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............52
▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ..............54
▫ Manual Folding Rear Seats (Mega Cab Models) . .55
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab
Models) ..............................58
 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................58
▫ Front Head Restraint Adjustment ............58
▫ Rear Head Restraint Adjustment .............59
▫ Front Head Restraint Removal ..............60▫
Rear Head Restraint Removal ...............60
 STEERING WHEEL .......................61
▫ Tilt Steering Column .....................61
▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped .........61

DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED . .62
 MIRRORS ..............................64
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......64
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....64
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View
Camera Display — If Equipped .............65
▫ Outside Mirrors ........................66
▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped .............................66
▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped ..............67
▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And
Trailer Tow — If Equipped .................68
▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ........70
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............71
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▫Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped .....71
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped ......72
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................73
▫ Headlight Switch .......................73
▫ Headlights ............................74
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped . .74
▫ Multifunction Lever .....................74
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ..................74
▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped .............................75
▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................76
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .........76
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights .............77
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ................77
▫ Headlight Delay ........................77
▫ Lights-On Reminder ......................77
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................78 ▫
Turn Signals ...........................78
▫ Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..........79
▫ Cargo Light With Bed Lights — If Equipped ....79
▫ Battery Saver ...........................80
 INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................80
▫ Courtesy Lights .........................80
▫ Illuminated Approach ....................83
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........83
▫ Windshield Wipers ......................83
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..........85
 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................86
▫ Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen . .86
▫ Manual Climate Controls With A Touchscreen . . .91
▫
Automatic Climate Controls With A Touchscreen. . .96
▫ Climate Control Functions .................103
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped ............................104
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▫Operating Tips ........................104
 WINDOWS ............................107
▫ Power Windows — If Equipped ............107
▫ Wind Buffeting ........................109
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..........110
▫ Opening Sunroof .......................110
▫ Closing Sunroof ........................111
▫ Wind Buffeting ........................111
▫ Sunshade Operation .....................111
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....................111
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ................112
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ....................112
▫ Ignition Off Operation ...................112
 HOOD ...............................112
▫ To Open The Hood .....................112
▫ To Close The Hood ......................113
 TAILGATE .............................113 ▫
Opening .............................113
▫ Closing ..............................113
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED ....114
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink ....115
▫ Programming A Rolling Code ..............115
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code ..........117
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .......118
▫ Using HomeLink .......................119
▫ Security ............................. .120
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ....................120
▫ General Information .....................121
 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ..................121
▫ Storage ............................. .121
▫ Cupholders ..........................132
▫ Electrical Power

Outlets ..................133
▫
Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver — If Equipped . .137
▫ Power Inverter — If Equipped .............137
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▫Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped ..........138
 PICKUP BOX .......................... .139
▫ Cargo Camera — If Equipped .............140
 RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED .................141
▫ RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins ......141
▫ Locking And Unlocking RamBox ............143
▫ RamBox Safety Warning ..................144
▫ Bed Extender — If Equipped ...............145
▫ Bed Rail Tie-Down System ................151
 SLIDE-IN CAMPERS .....................152 ▫
Camper Applications ....................152
 EASY-OFF TAILGATE ....................153
▫ Disconnecting The Rear Camera Or Remote Keyless
Entry — If Equipped ....................153
▫ Removing The Tailgate ...................154
▫ Locking Tailgate ........................155
 TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED . .155
▫ Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal ...........156
▫ Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation ..........159
▫ Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning ...........165
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