2018 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab climate control

Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a
collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or
pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even-
tually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow
these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/
rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set
at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con-
trols to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.5
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Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or 30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded,
three-wire extension cord.
Gasoline Engine Only
The engine block heater cord is routed through the grille by
the right front tow hook.
It includes a removable cap that is secured by a tethered
strap. It also has a c-clip that is used for storage when not
in use for the Winter months. During Winter months,
remove the heater cord wiring assembly from itself on the
c-clip.The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one
hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord
before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical
cord could cause electrocution.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After
the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80
or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes
should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions
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CavityCartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F93 –20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter
F94 –10 Amp Red Shifter / Transfer Case Module
F95 –10 Amp Red Rear Camera / Park Assist
F96 –10 Amp Red Rear Seat Heater Switch
F97 –25 Amp Clear Rear Heated Seats & Heated Steering Wheel
– If Equipped
F98 –25 Amp Clear Front Heated Seats – If Equipped
F99 –10 Amp Red Climate Control
F100 –10 Amp Red Upfitters – If Equipped
F101 –15 Amp Blue Electrochromatic Mirror / Smart High Beams
– If Equipped
F104 –20 Amp Yellow Power Outlets (Instrument Panel / Center
Console)
CAUTION!
•When installing the power distribution center cover,
it is important to ensure the cover is properly posi-
tioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow
water to get into the power distribution center and
possibly result in an electrical system failure.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a
problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
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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.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance, which all pas-
senger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to minimize
the drain on your vehicle’s battery:
• Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
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MULTIMEDIA
CONTENTS
UCONNECT RADIOS ....................441
 PERSONALIZED MENU BAR ...............441
 CYBERSECURITY ....................... .442
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ...................443
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 3 Personal Settings ...............445
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Personal Settings ......464
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .484
▫ Radio Operation ....................... .484
▫ CD Player — If Equipped .................484
 IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . . .485
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . . .486
▫ Regulatory And Safety Information ..........486
VOICE COMMANDS .....................487
▫ Introducing Uconnect ....................487
▫ Get Started .......................... .489
▫ Basic Voice Commands ...................490
▫ Radio .............................. .491
▫ Media .............................. .492
▫ Phone .............................. .494
▫ Climate (4C/4C NAV) ...................495
▫ Navigation (4C NAV) ....................496
▫ SiriusXM Guardian (4C NAV) — If Equipped . . .497
▫ Register (4C NAV) ..................... .498
▫ Mobile App (4C NAV) ...................498
▫ SiriusXM Travel Link (4C NAV) .............499
▫ Apple CarPlay — If Equipped ..............500
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Get Started
All you need to control your Uconnect system with your
voice are the buttons on your steering wheel.
1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device andfeature compatibility and to find phone pairing instruc-
tions.
2. Reduce background noise. Wind noise and passenger conversations are examples of noise that may impact
recognition.
3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead. The microphone is located in the head-
liner and aimed at the driver.
4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or Phone button, wait until afterthe
beep, then say your Voice Command.
5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice
Command from current category.
Uconnect Voice Command Buttons
1 — Push To Initiate Or To Answer A Phone Call, Send Or Receive
A Text
2 — For All Radios: Push To Begin Radio Or Media Functions. For
4C/4C NAV Only: Push To Begin Navigation, Apps And Climate
Functions
3 — Push To End Call
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Climate (4C/4C NAV)
Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands-free
and keep everyone comfortable while you keep moving
ahead. (If vehicle is equipped with climate control.)
Push the VR button
. After the beep, say one of the
following commands:
• “Set driver temperature to 70degrees”
Uconnect 3
Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Phone10
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Child Restraints........................ .208
Child Seat Installation ..................223, 224
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........221
Infants And Child Restraints ................210
Locating The LATCH Anchorages .............217
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......214
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........211
Seating Positions ........................ .213
Cigar Lighter ............................ .127
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .430
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .413
Climate Control ............................82
Manual ................................82
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .244
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................502
Compact Spare Tire .........................411
Contract, Service .......................... .508
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............386
Cooling System ........................... .384
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................385
Coolant Capacity ........................ .434
Coolant Level ....................... .384, 387
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................387
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................384 Inspection
............................. .387
Points To Remember ..................... .387
Pressure Cap ........................... .386
Radiator Cap .......................... .386
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........385, 435
Corrosion Protection ....................... .420
Cruise Light ............................. .159
Cupholders .............................. .122
Customer Assistance ....................... .506
Customer Programmable Features ...............464
Daytime Running Lights ......................71
Dealer Service ............................ .366
Defr
oster, Rear Window .......................82
Defroster, Windshield .....................82, 234
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................79
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................159
Differential, Limited-Slip .....................265
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ....................390
Power Steering ......................... .269
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................352
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................387
Door Ajar ............................... .153
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