2019 Ram 2500 Owner's Manual

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WINCH USAGE — POWER WAGON ONLY
(IF EQUIPPED) ................................................................. 337
Things To Know Before Using Your Winch ............ 337
Understanding The Features Of Your Winch ......... 339
Winch Accessories ...................................................... 341
Operating Your Winch .............................................. 341
Rigging Techniques .................................................... 352
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF EQUIPPED ........ 354
 SPEED CONTROL ........................................................... 354
To Activate ................................................................... 355
To Set A Desired Speed .............................................. 355
To Vary The Speed Setting ......................................... 355
To Accelerate For Passing ......................................... 356
To Resume Speed ........................................................ 357
To Deactivate................................................................ 357
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED .................................................................. 357
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation............. 359
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ............ 360
To Activate/Deactivate .............................................. 360
To Set A Desired ACC Speed..................................... 361
To Cancel ...................................................................... 362
To Turn Off................................................................... 362
To Resume .................................................................... 362
To Vary The Speed Setting .........................................363
Setting The Following Distance In ACC ..................364
Overtake Aid ................................................................367
ACC Operation At Stop ..............................................367
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu.....................368
Display Warnings And Maintenance .......................369
Precautions While Driving With ACC .....................371
General Information ....................................................375
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode...........376
 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ...................................................................379
ParkSense Sensors........................................................379
ParkSense Warning Display.......................................380
ParkSense Display .......................................................380
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ..........................385
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System .....385
Cleaning The ParkSense System................................386
ParkSense System Usage Precautions.......................386

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PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST ..... 387
ParkSense Sensors ....................................................... 388
ParkSense Warning Display ...................................... 388
ParkSense Display ....................................................... 389
Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear
ParkSense ...................................................................... 394
Service The ParkSense Front/Rear Park Assist
System ........................................................................... 394
Cleaning The ParkSense System ............................... 395
ParkSense System Usage Precautions ...................... 395
 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ................. 397
 SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ................................................................... 401
 REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GAS ENGINE .......... 408
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ................................. 410
 VEHICLE LOADING .................................................... 410
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .................... 410
Payload.......................................................................... 410
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ......................... 410
Tire Size......................................................................... 410
Rim Size ........................................................................ 410
Inflation Pressure......................................................... 410
Curb Weight ................................................................. 411
Loading ......................................................................... 411 
TRAILER TOWING ........................................................411
Common Towing Definitions ....................................412
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer
Weight ...........................................................................417
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) .........................................................418
Trailer And Tongue Weight .....................................418
Towing Requirements ................................................418
Towing Tips .................................................................426
 SNOWPLOW .................................................................... 427
2500/3500 Models Only..............................................427
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.) ...................................................................................430
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle ........430
Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive
Models ...........................................................................431
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive
Models ...........................................................................432
 DRIVING TIPS ...................................................................436
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ...................................436
Driving Through Water .............................................437
Off-Road Driving Tips ..............................................438

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............................. 440
 ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .............. 441
 BULB REPLACEMENT ................................................... 446
Replacement Bulbs ..................................................... 446
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ............................................ 447
 FUSES.................................................................................. 457
Power Distribution Center ......................................... 458
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .......................... 469
Jack Location ................................................................ 470
Removal Of Jack And Tools ....................................... 470
Removing The Spare Tire ........................................... 473
Preparations For Jacking ............................................ 476
Jacking Instructions ..................................................... 477
To Stow The Flat Or Spare ...................................... 483
Reinstalling The Jack And Tools ............................... 485
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped .............. 487
 JUMP STARTING ............................................................ 488
Preparations For Jump Start ...................................... 489
Jump Starting Procedure ............................................ 490
 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8–SPEED
TRANSMISSION ............................................................... 492 
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..................................493
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ......................................494
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...............................495
Two-Wheel Drive Models .......................................... 497
Four-Wheel Drive Models .......................................... 497
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped....................498
 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ...............................................................498
 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)................................. 498
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ............................................499
Maintenance Plan ........................................................500
Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle ...............................503
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT .......................................... 504
6.4L Engine ..................................................................504
Checking Oil Level — Gas Engine ...........................505
Adding Washer Fluid ................................................505
Maintenance-Free Battery .......................................... 506

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DEALER SERVICE ........................................................... 506
Engine Oil — Gas Engine .......................................... 507
Engine Oil Filter ......................................................... 509
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ......................................... 509
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................................. 511
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................................ 516
Body Lubrication ....................................................... 517
Windshield Wiper Blades ......................................... 517
Exhaust System ........................................................... 520
Cooling System ........................................................... 522
Brake System ............................................................... 527
Automatic Transmission ............................................ 528
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid
Level .......................................................................... 529
Transfer Case ............................................................... 530
 HOISTING ......................................................................... 531 
TIRES ..................................................................................531
Tire Safety Information ............................................531
Tires — General Information ...................................541
Tire Types .....................................................................547
Spare Tires — If Equipped .....................................548
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..................................551
Tire Chains (Traction Devices) ................................. 552
Tire Rotation Recommendations ..............................553
 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ...............................................555
Treadwear .....................................................................556
Traction Grades............................................................ 556
Temperature Grades ................................................... 556
 STORING THE VEHICLE .............................................557
 BODYWORK ......................................................................557
Protection From Atmospheric Agents ....................557
Body And Underbody Maintenance .........................558
Preserving The Bodywork .......................................... 558
 INTERIORS .......................................................................561
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................................561
Plastic And Coated Parts ............................................562
Leather Parts.................................................................563
Glass Surfaces ..............................................................563

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ............................................... 564
Vehicle Identification Number ................................. 564
 BRAKE SYSTEM ............................................................... 565
Hydraulic Brake Assist — 2500/3500 Models Only
(Except Power Wagon) ............................................... 565
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ..... 565
Torque Specifications ................................................ 565
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 567
6.4L Engine ................................................................... 567
Reformulated Gasoline .......................................... 568
Materials Added To Fuel .......................................... 568
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends .................................... 568
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles............ 569
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ................ 569
MMT In Gasoline......................................................... 569
Fuel System Cautions.................................................. 570
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ................................... 570
 FLUID CAPACITIES .................................................... 571
 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ......................................... 572
Engine ........................................................................... 572
Chassis ........................................................................ 574
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ................................................... 575
 DRAG & DROP MENU BAR .........................................575
 CYBERSECURITY ............................................................ 576
 UCONNECT SETTINGS .................................................578
Uconnect 3 Settings .....................................................578
Uconnect 4/4C/4C NAV Settings.............................597
Uconnect 4C NAV With 12–inch Display
Settings ..........................................................................621
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED ...................................................................642
Radio Operation........................................................... 642
Media Mode..................................................................642
 IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ........643
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES .........647
Regulatory And Safety Information .........................648

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VOICE COMMANDS ..................................................... 649
Introducing Uconnect ................................................. 649
Get Started .................................................................... 649
Basic Voice Commands .............................................. 650
Radio ............................................................................. 652
Media............................................................................. 654
Phone ............................................................................. 656
Voice Text Reply — If Equipped ............................... 658
Climate (4C/4C NAV) ................................................ 660
Navigation (4C NAV) ................................................. 661
SiriusXM Guardian (4C/4C NAV) —
If Equipped ................................................................... 663
Register (4C/4C NAV) ............................................... 664
Mobile App (4C/4C NAV)......................................... 664
SiriusXM Travel Link (4C NAV) ............................... 665
Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped .................................... 666
Using Do Not Disturb ................................................ 668
Android Auto — If Equipped ................................... 668
Apple CarPlay — If Equipped .................................. 670
General Information .................................................... 671
Additional Information .............................................. 672
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ................................ 672
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................................673
Prepare For The Appointment...................................673
Prepare A List...............................................................673
Be Reasonable With Requests ....................................673
 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE .........................................673
FCA US LLC Customer Center..................................674
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center...........................674
In Mexico Contact ........................................................674
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands ........................ 674
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY) .................................................675
Service Contract ..........................................................675
 WARRANTY INFORMATION .......................................676
 MOPAR PARTS .................................................................676
 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...................................676
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. ...... 676
In Canada ......................................................................677
 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ...................................677

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer, congratulations on selecting your new
vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman-
ship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and
perform tasks that are not intended for conventional
passenger vehicles. It handles and maneuvers differently
from many passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road, so
take time to become familiar with your vehicle. If equipped,
the two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was designed for
on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road driving or
use in other severe conditions suited for a four-wheel drive
vehicle. Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the
Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle
controls, particularly those used for braking, steering, trans -
mission, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle
handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will
improve with experience. When driving off-road, or
working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect the
vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics. Always
observe federal, state, provincial and local laws wherever
you drive. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or
a collision. Refer to the “Driving Tips” in “Starting and Oper
-
ating” for further information.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance
of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with
the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supple -
mented by Warranty Information, and customer oriented
documents. In the attached Warranty Booklet you will find a
description of the services that FCA offers to its customers,
the Warranty Certificate and the details of the terms and
conditions for maintaining its validity. Please take the time
to read all of these publications carefully before driving your
vehicle for the first time. Following the instructions, recom -
mendations, tips, and important warnings in this manual
will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle.
Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or
versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore,
you should only consider the information which is related to
the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased.
Any content introduced throughout the Owner’s Informa -
tion, that may or may not be applicable to your vehicle, will
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be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data
contained in this publication are intended to help you use
your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA aims at a constant
improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason, it
reserves the right to make changes to the model described for
technical and/or commercial reasons. For further informa-
tion, contact an authorized dealer.
If applicable, refer to the Owner’s Manual Supplement for
related information.
NOTE:
After reviewing the Owner’s Information, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient referencing, and remain with
the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni -
cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your
satisfaction.HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items
of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations
may differ from your vehicle's equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner's Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored labels whose
symbols indicate precautions to be observed when using this
component. Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further infor -
mation on the symbols used in your vehicle.