2019 Ram 1500 tailgate

•“Groove jumping (belt does not maintain correct posi-
tion on pulley)
• Belt broken (note: identify and correct problem before
new belt is installed)
• Noise (objectionable squeal, squeak, or rumble is heard
or felt while drive belt is in operation)
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Stop/Start belt
must be replaced with an OEM grade Mopar belt.
Some conditions can be caused by a faulty component such
as a belt pulley. Belt pulleys should be carefully inspected
for damage and proper alignment.
Belt replacement on some models requires the use of
special tools, we recommend having your vehicle serviced
at an authorized dealer.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as
Mopar Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the applica-
tion of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating excess oil
and grease should be removed. Particular attention should
also be given to hood latching components to ensure
proper function. When performing other underhood ser-
vices, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch
should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as Mopar Lock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumulations
of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may
cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer
fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a
dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.8
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 509

Automatic Headlights........................71
Automatic High Beams .......................70
Automatic Tailgate Release ....................108
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............93
Automatic Transmission ..................306, 521
Adding Fluid .......................... .521
Fluid And Filter Change ...................521
Fluid Change .......................... .521
Fluid Level Check .....................520, 521
Fluid Type ......................... .520, 566
Special Additives ........................ .520
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ........311
Axle Fluid ........................... .521, 566
Axle Lubrication .......................... .521
Back-Up ................................ .396
Back-Up Camera .......................... .396
Battery .............................. .181, 497
Charging System Light ....................181
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................23
Belts, Seat ............................... .285
Blind Spot Monitoring ...................... .210
Body Builders Guide ..........................5
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................509
B-Pillar Location .......................... .528Brake Assist System
........................ .200
Brake Control System ....................... .199
Brake Fluid .......................... .519, 566
Brake System ......................... .519, 556
Fluid Check ........................... .519
Master Cylinder ........................ .519
Parking .............................. .300
Warning Light .......................... .180
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................306
Bulb Replacement ......................... .441
Bulbs, Light .......................... .287, 441
Camera ................................ .396
Camera,

Rear ......................... .396, 398
Camper ................................ .147
Capacities, Fuel ........................... .563
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .494, 500
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................516
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................285, 562
Cargo Light ...............................73
Car Washes .............................. .548
Cellular Phone ........................... .646
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............448
Center Seat Storage Compartment ...............117
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INDEX 681

Windows...............................96
Power Seats Down .................................47
Forward ................................47
Rearward ...............................47
Recline .................................47
Tilt ...................................47
Up....................................47
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .566
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................240
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .240
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .534
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .........513, 516
Radio Frequency General Information ................26, 31, 33, 41
Radio Operation .......................... .646
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................78
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .521
Rear Camera ............................. .398
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails ..................145
Rear Cross Path ........................... .216
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .364
Rear Window, Sliding ........................98 Reclining Rear Seats
.........................46
Recreational Towing ........................ .424
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .........426
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......428
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .559
Refrigerant .............................. .504
Release, Hood ............................ .106
Release, Tailgate .......................... .108
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .233
Remote Keyless Entry ........................21
Panic Alarm .............................21
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........26, 32
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................31
Uconnect Customer Programmable
Features ....................... .582, 607, 630
Uconnect Settings ..................582, 607, 630
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .441
Replacement Keys ...........................33
Replacement Tires ......................... .537
Reporting
Safety Defects .....................677
Restraints, Child .......................... .263
Restraints, Head ............................55
Rotation, Tires ............................ .54412
INDEX 689

Automatic Transmission....................306
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .426
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .428
Shoulder Belts ............................ .234
Side Steps, Power ...........................37
Signals, Turn ....................... .73, 192, 287
Siri .................................... .665
Sliding Rear Window, Power ...................98
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................543
Snow Plow .............................. .423
Snow Tires .............................. .539
Spare Tires ........................ .539, 540, 541
Spark Plugs ............................. .564
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .343
Cancel ............................... .343
Resume .............................. .343
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..............340, 343
Starting ............................. .293, 294
Automatic Transmission ....................293
Button .................................27
Cold Weather .......................... .299
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .298Starting And Operating
..................... .294
Starting Procedures ........................ .294
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ...............293
Steering Power ............................... .336
Tilt Column .............................58
Wheel, Heated ........................ .58, 59
Wheel, Tilt ..............................58
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................641
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .641
Steps, Power Side ...........................37
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ..............117
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .94, 546
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .546
Sunglasses Storage ......................... .134
Sun

Roof ............................. .99, 102
Suspension Air .............................. .322, 328
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .207
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .500
Tailgate ................................ .147
Tailgate, Electronic Lowering ..................108
Telescoping Steering Column ...................58
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............93
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INDEX 691