2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab AUX

▫Operating Tips .........................93
 WINDOWS .............................96
▫ Power Windows — If Equipped .............96
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................98
 HOOD ................................98
▫ To Open The Hood ......................98
▫ To Close The Hood ......................99
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED .....99
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink . . . .100
▫ Programming A Rolling Code ..............101
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code ..........103
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .......104▫
Using HomeLink ...................... .105
▫ Security ............................. .105
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ....................106
▫ General Information .....................107
 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ..................107
▫ Storage ............................. .107
▫ Cupholders ...........................118
▫ Electrical Power Outlets ..................119
▫ Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —
If Equipped ......................... .123
▫ Power Inverter — If Equipped .............123
▫ Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped ..........124
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Some vehicles may be equipped with a rear cupholder that
consists of two cup wells for rear passenger convenience.
Electrical Power Outlets
The auxiliary 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets can provide
power for in-cab accessories designed for use with the
standard “cigar lighter” plug. The 12 Volt power outlets
and USB Port (Charge Only) have a cap attached to the
outlet indicating “12V DC,” together with either a key
symbol, battery symbol, or USB symbol.A key symbol indicates that the key must be in the
ON/RUN or ACC positions for the outlet to provide
power. The battery symbol indicates that the outlet is
connected to the battery, and can provide power at all
times.
NOTE:
To ensure proper operation, a Mopar knob and
element must be used.
CAUTION!
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13
Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watts (13 Amps) power
rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system
will need to be replaced.
•
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only.
Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as
this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Im-
proper use of the power outlet can cause damage not
covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.Rear Cup Wells
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The auxiliary power outlets can be found in the following
locations:
•Lower left and lower right of the center stack when
equipped with a bench seat. •
Center console when equipped with bucket seats.
Power Outlets — Center Stack
1 — Power Outlet
2 — USB Port (Charge Only)
Power Outlet — Center Console
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped
There can be up to five auxiliary switches located in the
lower switch bank of the instrument panel which can be
used to power various electronic devices and PTO (Power
Take Off) – If Equipped. If Power Take Off is equipped, it
will take the place of the fifth Auxiliary switch. Connec-
tions to the switches are found under the hood in the
connectors attached to the auxiliary Power Distribution
Center.
You have the ability to configure the functionality of the
auxiliary switches via the instrument cluster display. All
switches can now be configured for setting the switch type
operation to latching or momentary, power source of either
battery or ignition, and ability to hold last state across key
cycles. NOTE:
Holding last state conditions are met when switch
type is set to latching and power source is set to ignition.
For further information on using the auxiliary switches,
please refer to the Ram Body Builders Guide by accessing
www.rambodybuilder.com and choosing the appropriate
links.
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated (Left
Submenu Layer) Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
13 Auto Lock Doors Auto Lock Doors On; Off
14 Auto Unlock Doors Auto Unlock Doors On; Off
15 Sound Horn with Remote Start Horn w/ Rmt StartOn; Off
16 Sound Horn with Remote Lock Horn w/ Rmt LockOn; Off
17 Remote Unlock Sequence Remote UnlockDriver Door; All Doors
18 Key Fob Linked to Memory Key in MemoryOn; Off
19 Passive Entry Passive Entry On; Off
20 Remote Start Comfort System Rmt Start ComfortOn; Off
21 Easy Exit Seat Easy Exit Seat On; Off
22 Key-off Power Delay Power Off DelayOff; 45 seconds; 5 minutes; 10
minutes
23 Commercial Settings Commercial
•Aux Switches
• Power Take-Off
• PIN Setup
• ParkSense Setup
NOTE: If the vehicle’s PIN is for-
gotten or not known, see an au-
thorized dealer to have the PIN
reset.
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SAFETY
CONTENTS
SAFETY FEATURES ..................... .160
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............160
▫ Electronic Brake Control System ............161
 AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .............172
▫ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......172
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........179
▫ Occupant Restraint Systems Features ........179
▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............179
▫ Seat Belt Systems ..................... .180
▫ Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ........193▫
Child Restraints ...................... .204
▫ Transporting Pets ..................... .230
 SAFETY TIPS .......................... .231
▫ Transporting Passengers ..................231
▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... .231
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle .......................... .232
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle .......................... .234
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•The vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph (32 km/h) for
greater than 70 seconds.
• The vehicle is driven greater than 40 mph (64 km/h)
(HDC exits immediately).
• HDC detects excessive brake temperature.
Feedback To The Driver
The instrument cluster has an HDC icon and the HDC
switch has an LED icon, which offers feedback to the driver
about the state HDC is in.
• The cluster icon and switch lamp will illuminate and
remain on solid when HDC is enabled or activated. This
is the normal operating condition for HDC.
• The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several
seconds then extinguish when the driver pushes the
HDC switch but enable conditions are not met.
• The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several
seconds then extinguish when HDC disables due to
excess speed.
• The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash when HDC
deactivates due to overheated brakes. The flashing will
stop and HDC will activate again once the brakes have
cooled sufficiently.WARNING!
HDC is only intended to assist the driver in controlling
vehicle speed when descending hills. The driver must
remain attentive to the driving conditions and is re-
sponsible for maintaining a safe vehicle speed.
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the
driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom-
mended cold placard pressure.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi
(7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the
outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will de-
crease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold
inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire pressure
after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour
period. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the
maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall.
Refer to “Tires” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for infor-
mation on how to properly inflate the vehicle’s tires. The
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Setting NameSelectable Options
AUX Volume Offset — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
The “AUX Volume Offset” feature provides the ability to tune the audio level for portable devices connected through
the AUX input. Loudness — IfEquipped On
Off
NOTE:
The “Loudness” feature improves sound quality at lower volumes.
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