2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab traction control

Please follow the table below for proper tire size, chain type, and axle recommendations:
VehicleAxle Recommendations Tire SizesChain Class
Chassis Cab 3500 (Single Rear Wheel) Models Rear Only
LT275/70R18E U Class
Chassis Cab 3500 (Dual
Rear Wheel) 4X2 Models Rear Only
LT235/80R17E U Class
Chassis Cab 3500 (Dual
Rear Wheel) 4X4 Models Front/Rear
LT235/80R17E U Class
Chassis Cab 4500/5500 Models Rear Only
225/70R19.5G U Class
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
•Because of restricted traction device clearance be-
tween tires and other suspension components, it is
important that only traction devices in good condi-
tion are used. Broken devices can cause serious
damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs
that could indicate device breakage. Remove the
damaged parts of the device before further use.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
replace an outer rear tire it will have to be remounted
on the rim so that the wheel is dished inward. That
way the tread design of asymmetrical tires will
maintain proper position.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established
by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manu-
facturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the
tires on your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop
on wet pavement, as measured under controlled condi-
tions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The Temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
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Door Ajar Light........................... .150
Door Locks, Automatic .......................39
Door Opener, Garage .........................99
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ........................41
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .314
Dual Rear Wheels ....................341, 415, 425
Electrical Power Outlets ......................119
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ..............259
Electronic Brake Control System ................161
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................160
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................169
Traction Control System ....................165
Electronic Range Select (ERS)..................252
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........267
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............165
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........149
Emergency Brake .......................... .243
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................348
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................318
Jacking ............................... .337
Jump Starting .......................... .343Emission Control System Maintenance
............157
Engine ................................. .362
Air Cleaner ............................ .366
Break-In Recommendations .................242
Compartment Identification .................362
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .433
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................231, 431
Fails To Start ........................... .241
Flooded, Starting ........................ .241
Fuel Requirements ....................... .428
Jump Starting .......................... .343
Oil .............................. .365, 433
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .362, 366
Oil Filter .............................. .366
Oil

Selection ........................... .365
Oil Synthetic ........................... .366
Overheating ........................... .346
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .366
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........203, 353
Entry System, Illuminated .....................76
Ethanol ................................. .429
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................231, 431
Exhaust System ....................... .231, 380
Exterior Lighting ............................67
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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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Load Capacity...................... .398, 399
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............172
Pressure Warning Light ....................152
Quality Grading ........................ .416
Radial ............................... .404
Replacement ........................... .406
Rotation .............................. .414
Safety ............................ .392, 401
Sizes ................................ .394
Snow Tires ............................ .408
Spare Tire ...................... .409, 410, 411
Spinning .............................. .405
Trailer Towing .......................... .299
Tread Wear Indicators .....................405
Wheel Nut Torque ....................341, 425
Tire Safety Information ...................... .392
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................297
To Open Hood .............................98
Torque Converter Clutch .....................254
Towing ............................. .290, 350
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .350
Guide ................................ .297
Recreational ........................... .309
Weight ............................... .297
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............309Traction
................................ .314
Traction Control .......................... .165
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................169
Trailer Towing ............................ .290
Cooling System Tips ..................... .306
Hitches ............................... .296
Minimum Requirements ....................298
Mirrors ................................65
Tips ................................. .305
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................297
W

iring ............................... .304
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .297
Trailer Weight ............................ .297
Transfer Case ............................ .391
Electronically Shifted ..................... .259
Fluid ................................ .435
Transmission Automatic ......................... .247, 387
Fluid ................................ .435
Maintenance ........................... .387
Shifting .............................. .245
Transporting Pets ......................... .230
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .405
Turn Signals ....................... .73, 155, 324
522 INDEX