2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab manual transmission

9. Start the engine.
10. Press and hold the brake pedal.
11. Release the parking brake.
12. Shift the transmission into gear, release the brake pedal(and clutch pedal on manual transmissions), and check
that the vehicle operates normally.
NOTE: With electronic shift transfer case:
• Steps 3 and 4 are requirements that must be met before
pushing the button to shift out of NEUTRAL (N), and
must continue to be met until the shift has been com-
pleted. If any of these requirements are not met before
pushing the button or are no longer met during the shift,
the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash continu-
ously until all requirements are met or until the button is
released.
• The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode for a shift to
take place and for the position indicator lights to be
operable. If the ignition is not in the ON/RUN mode, the
shift will not take place and no position indicator lights
will be on or flashing.
• A flashing NEUTRAL (N) position indicator light indi-
cates that shift requirements have not been met.DRIVING TIPS
Driving On Slippery Surfaces
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery
surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to
the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a
difference in the surface traction under the rear (driving)
wheels.
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.
Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear
wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle and
possibly have a collision. Accelerate slowly and care-
fully whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice,
snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).
Driving Through Water
Driving through water more than a few inches/centimeters
deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and pre-
vent damage to your vehicle.
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6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can
often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering
wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. Next, shift back and forth between DRIVE and
REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or SECOND
GEAR and REVERSE (with manual transmission) while
gently pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of
accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking
motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Offmode, before
rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Safety” for further information. Once the
vehicle has been freed, push the ESC Offswitch again to
restore ESC On mode.
Gear Selector Override Access Port
348 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service. If the transmis-
sion and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may
also be towed as described under “Recreational Towing” in
the “Starting And Operating” section.
Towing
Condition Wheels
OFF The Ground 2WD Models 4WD Models
Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable:
•Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
• 15 miles (24 km) maxdistance See instructions in “Recreational Tow-
ing” under “Starting And Operating”
•
Auto Transmission in PARK
• Manual Transmission in gear ( NOT
NEUTRAL)
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
• To w i n forward direction
Wheel Lift Or Dolly To w Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
350 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe engine and/or transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Four-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels
OFFthe ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle
on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and the
opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer case
is operable, the vehicle may be towed (in the forward
direction, with ALLwheels on the ground), IFthe transfer
case is in NEUTRAL and the transmission is in PARK (for
automatic transmissions) or in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL,
for manual transmissions). Refer to “Recreational Towing”
in “Starting And Operating” for further information and
detailed instructions.
CAUTION!
• Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if the
remaining wheels are on the ground). Internal dam-
age to the transmission or transfer case will occur if
a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer
case damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow hooks.
NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use
both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage
to the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains
may break, causing serious injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks.
Tow straps may become disengaged, causing serious
injury.
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Child Restraints........................ .204
Child Seat Installation ..................220, 221
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........218
Infants And Child Restraints ................207
Locating The LATCH Anchorages .............215
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......211
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........208
Seating Positions ........................ .210
Cigar Lighter ............................ .123
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .428
Cleaning Wheels ................................411
Climate Control ............................80
Manual ................................80
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .242
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................501
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .409
Contract, Service .......................... .506
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............384
Cooling System ........................... .382
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................383
Coolant Capacity ........................ .432
Coolant Level ....................... .382, 385
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................385
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................382 Inspection
............................. .385
Points To Remember ..................... .385
Pressure Cap ........................... .384
Radiator Cap .......................... .384
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........382, 433
Corrosion Protection ....................... .417
Cruise Light ............................. .156
Cupholders ...............................118
Customer Assistance ....................... .504
Customer Programmable Features ...............461
Daytime Running Lights ......................69
Dealer Service ............................ .364
Defr

oster, Rear Window .......................80
Defroster, Windshield .....................80, 232
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................77
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................156
Differential, Limited-Slip .....................263
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ....................388
Power Steering ......................... .267
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................350
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................385
Door Ajar ............................... .150
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Passing................................70
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .147
Security Alarm ......................... .148
Service ............................... .323
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........152, 172
Traction Control ........................ .168
Transfer Case .......................... .258
Turn Signal ....................73, 155, 234, 324
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .148, 155
Limited-Slip Differential ..................263, 391
Loading Vehicle ........................... .288
Tires................................. .398
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .145
Battery Saver On ........................ .145
Electrical Load Reduction ...................145
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................145
Locks Automatic Door ..........................39
Child Protection ..........................40
Power Door .............................36
Low Tire Pressure System .....................172
Lubrication, Body ......................... .376
Lug Nuts ............................ .341, 425Maintenance Free Battery
.....................363
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .357
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .150, 157
Manual, Service ........................... .508
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ....................... .391
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .................41
Memory Seat ........................... .41, 47
Memory Seats And Radio .....................41
Methanol ............................... .429
Mirrors ..................................59
Electric Powered ..........................62
Heated .................................65
Memory ................................47
Outside ................................61
Rearview ........................ .59, 60, 318
Trailer Towing ...........................65
Modifications/Alterations,
Vehicle................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................172
Mopar Parts ............................. .507
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................69
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ..............284
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................242
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INDEX 517

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)...........191
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................184
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............185
Pregnant Women ........................ .190
Seat Belt Extender ....................... .189
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .180
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .420
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .180
Seat Belts ............................ .180, 232
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................185
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........185
Child Restraint ......................... .204
Extender .............................. .189
Front Seat ......................... .180, 184
Inspection ............................. .232
Operating Instructions .....................184
Pregnant Women ........................ .190
Reminder ............................. .147
Untwisting Procedure .....................185
Seats ............................ .41, 43, 44, 46
Adjustment ....................... .41, 44, 46
Easy Entry .......................... .41, 49
Folding Floor ...........................113
Heated .................................41
Memory ............................ .41, 47Power
.................................44
Rear Folding .............................41
Reclining Rear ...........................43
Seatback Release ..........................41
Tilting .................................41
Vented .................................41
Ventilated ...............................41
Security Alarm ......................... .33, 148
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............433
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................32
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................31
Sentry Key Replacement ......................32
Service Assistance ......................... .504
Service

Contract .......................... .506
Service Manuals .......................... .508
Settings, Personal ......................... .140
Shifting ................................ .245
Automatic Transmission ....................247
Transfer Case .......................... .258
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral
(N)...................................311
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral
(N).................................. .313
Shift Lever Override ....................... .347
520 INDEX