2019 Ram 1500 tires

The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross”
shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern does
not apply to some directional tires that must not be
reversed.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.
Tire Rotation
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 545

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.
•
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service
(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air condi-
tioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh
air and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate
system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compres-
sor damage when the system is started again.
546 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .343
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............515
Adding Fuel ............................. .404
Additives, Fuel ........................... .559
Adjust Down .................................47
Forward ................................47
Rearward ...............................47
Up....................................47
Adjustable Pedals ...........................60
Air Bag Air Bag Operation ....................... .247
Air Bag Warning Light .................243, 248
Enhanced Accident Response .............260, 484
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................485
FrontAirBag .......................... .248
If Deployment Occurs .....................259
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .255
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............262
Maintenance ........................... .262
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............244
Transporting Pets ....................... .284
Air Bag Light ...................... .179, 243, 285
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......501
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................503 Air Conditioner Refrigerant
................503, 504
Air Conditioner System ..................... .503
Air Conditioning ............................80
Air Conditioning Filter ....................95, 504
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................94
Air Conditioning System ......................93
Air Filter ............................... .501
Air Pressure Tires................................. .533
Air Suspension ........................ .322, 328
Alarm Panic ..................................21
Security Alarm....................... .33, 181
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle .................................6
Android Auto ............................ .667
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................514, 563
Disposal .............................. .516
Anti-Lock

Brake System (ABS) .................198
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................188
Apple CarPlay ........................... .669
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .200
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .569
Auto Down Power Windows ...................96
Automatic Door Locks ........................41
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iPod/USB/MP3 Control..................... .642
Jack Location ............................ .459
Jump Starting ............................ .474
Key Fob Panic Alarm .............................21
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........26, 32
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....23
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......26
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .38, 294
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ............580, 604, 628
Passive Entry ............................38
Passive Entry Programming ..............604, 628
Keys ....................................20
Replacement .............................33
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................73
Lane Change Assist ..........................73
LaneSense ............................... .391
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .234
Latches ................................. .288
Hood ................................ .106
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .558
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .288Life Of Tires
............................. .536
Light Bulbs .......................... .287, 441
Lights .................................. .287
AirBag .........................179, 243, 285
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .206
Brake Warning ......................... .180
Bulb Replacement ....................... .441
Cargo .................................73
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .448
Courtesy/Reading .........................75
Cruise ............................ .192, 193
Daytime Running .........................69
Engine Temperature Warning ................181
Exterior .............................. .287
Fog ................................. .446
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................435
Headlights .......................... .68, 71
High Beam ..............................69
High

Beam/Low Beam Select .................69
Hill Descent Control Indicator ...............208
Illuminated Entry .........................76
Interior ............................. .74, 75
Low Fuel ............................. .186
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........184
Park ................................. .191
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Passing................................71
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .179
Security Alarm ......................... .181
Service ............................... .441
Traction Control ........................ .206
Turn Signals ................73, 192, 287, 442, 447
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . .181, 192
Limited-Slip Differential ..................335, 521
Loading Vehicle ........................... .406
Tires................................. .528
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode .................177
Load Shed Battery Saver On ...................177
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .............177
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor .............177
Locks Automatic Door ..........................41
Child Protection ..........................42
Power Door .............................37
Low Tire Pressure System .....................225
Lubrication, Body ......................... .509
Lug Nuts ............................ .556, 557
Maintenance Free Battery .....................497
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .489
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .184, 195 Manual
Service ............................... .678
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ....................... .522
Lubricant Selection ...................... .566
Media Hub .............................. .642
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) ................43
Memory Seat ........................... .43, 49
Memory Seats And Radio .....................43
Methanol ............................... .560
Mirrors ..................................61
Electric Powered ..........................63
Heated .................................66
Memory ................................49
Outside ................................62
Rearview ........................... .61, 436
Trailer Towing ...........................66
Modifications/Alterations V

ehicle .................................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................225
Mopar Parts ............................. .677
MP3 Control ............................. .642
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................69
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ..............396
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INDEX 687

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

TiltDown .................................47
Up....................................47
Tilt Steering Column .........................58
Tip Start ................................ .294
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............528
Tire Markings ............................ .523
Tires......................... .287, 532, 539, 545
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .536
Air Pressure ........................... .532
Chains ............................... .543
Compact Spare ......................... .540
Dual ................................ .557
General Information ...................532, 539
High Speed ............................ .534
Inflation Pressure ....................... .533
Life Of Tires ........................... .536
Load Capacity ...................... .528, 529
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........186, 225
Quality Grading ........................ .545
Radial ............................... .534
Replacement ........................... .537
Rotation .............................. .544
Safety ............................ .522, 532
Sizes ................................ .524Snow Tires
............................ .539
Spare Tires ......................... .539, 541
Spinning .............................. .535
Trailer Towing .......................... .416
Tread Wear Indicators .....................536
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .556
Tire Safety Information ...................... .522
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................414
Tonneau Cover ........................ .150, 547
Tonneau Cover Cleaning .....................547
To Open Hood ........................... .106
Towing ............................. .407,
481
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .481
Guide ................................ .414
Recreational ........................... .424
Weight ............................... .414
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................424
Traction ................................ .429
Traction Control .......................... .202
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................207
Trailer Towing ............................ .407
Cooling System Tips ..................... .422
Hitches ............................... .413
Minimum Requirements ....................414
Mirrors ................................66
692 INDEX