2019 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

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

New Vehicle Break-In Period..................299
Occupant Restraints ........................ .231
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............558, 559
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ...............431
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ...............431
Oil, Engine ........................... .499, 564
Capacity .............................. .563
Change Interval ........................ .499
Dipstick .............................. .497
Disposal .............................. .500
Filter ............................. .501, 564
Filter Disposal .......................... .500
Identification Logo ...................... .499
Materials Added To ...................... .500
Pressure Warning Light ....................181
Recommendation .....................499, 563
Synthetic ............................. .500
Viscosity ....................... .499, 500, 563
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .501
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .501
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .181
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................194
Operating Precautions ...................... .194Operator Manual
Owner’s Manual .......................5,678
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................62
Overheating, Engine ....................... .477
Paint Care ............................... .547
Panic Alarm ...............................21
Parking Brake ............................ .300
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .364
Passive Entry ..............................38
Pedals, Adjustable ...........................60
Personalized Main Menu .....................569
Pets ................................... .284
Pickup Box ........................... .134, 135
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........528
Power Distribution

Center (Fuses) ..............450, 454
Door Locks ..............................37
Mirrors ................................63
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .........127, 130
Seats ..................................46
Side Steps ..............................37
Sliding Rear Window ......................98
Steering ............................ .63, 336
Sunroof ............................ .99, 102
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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

Safety Checks Inside Vehicle...................285
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................287
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................677
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .285
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .522
Safety Tips .............................. .284
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .489
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .179
Seat Belts ............................ .233, 285
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................238
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........238
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......238
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........241
Child Restraints ........................ .263
Energy Management Feature ................240
Extender .............................. .239
Front Seat ...................... .233, 234, 236
Inspection ............................. .285
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................236
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................... .234
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............238
Operating Instructions .....................236
Pregnant Women ........................ .240
Pretensioners .......................... .240
Rear Seat ............................. .234Reminder
............................. .233
Seat Belt Extender ....................... .239
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................240
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .233
Untwisting Procedure .....................238
Seat Belts Maintenance ...................... .551
Seats .............................. .43, 45, 47
Adjustment .......................... .43, 47
Easy Entry ..............................51
Head Restraints ..........................
55
Memory ................................49
Power .................................46
Rear Folding .............................43
Reclining Rear ...........................46
Tilting .................................43
Security Alarm ......................... .33, 181
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............564
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................32
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................32
Sentry Key Replacement ......................33
Service Assistance ......................... .674
Service Contract .......................... .676
Service Manuals .......................... .678
Shifting ................................ .304
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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
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Tips ..................................422
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................414
Wiring ............................... .420
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .414
Trailer Weight ............................ .414
Transfer Case ............................ .522
Electronically Shifted ...................314, 318
Fluid ................................ .566
Transmission ............................. .306
Automatic ......................... .306, 520
Fluid ................................ .566
Maintenance ........................... .520
Shifting .............................. .304
Transporting Pets ......................... .284
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .536
Turn Signals .....................73, 192, 442, 447
Uconnect Uconnect Settings . . . .572, 580, 582, 604, 607, 628, 630
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable
Features ............38, 580, 582, 604, 607, 628, 630
Passive Entry Programming ........38, 580, 604, 628
Uconnect Voice Command ....................648
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................545 Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)
........109
Universal Transmitter ....................... .109
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .558
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................238
USB................................... .642
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ..................145
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............556
Vehicle Loading ....................... .406, 529
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................6
Vehicle Storage ......................... .94, 546
Vehicle User Guide In Vehicle Help ...........................18
Navigation ..............................18
Operating Instructions ......................18
Searching User Guide ......................18
Viscosity, Engine Oil ....................... .499
V

oice Recognition System (VR) .................648
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions) . . . .185
Warnings And Cautions .......................5
Warranty Information ...................... .677
Washers, Windshield ..................... .77, 497
Washing Vehicle .......................... .548
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INDEX 693

WaterDriving Through ........................ .430
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care ...................542
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim ...................542
Wind Buffeting ..................... .99, 101, 105
Window Fogging ...........................94
Windows .................................96
Power .................................96
Rear Sliding .............................98
Reset Auto-Up ...........................97
Windshield Defroster ....................... .286
Windshield Washers ..................... .77, 497
Fluid .............................. .77, 497
Windshield Wiper Blades .....................509
Windshield Wipers ..........................77
Wipers Blade Replacement ....................509
Wipers, Intermittent .........................77
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ........................78
Wireless Charging Pad ...................... .133
694 INDEX