2019 RAM CHASSIS CAB battery

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.
The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR). Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.
WARNING:
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves or
wash your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name
FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-
portation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
Copyright © 2018 FCA US LLCCopyright © 2019 FCA US LLC

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 STEERING WHEEL ......................................................... 53 
Tilt Steering Column ................................................... 53
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ..................... 54
 DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED ..... 55
 MIRRORS ............................................................................ 56 
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ................. 56
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped ............ 57
Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera
Display — If Equipped ................................................ 58
Outside Mirrors ............................................................ 58
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped......................................................................... 59
Power Mirrors — If Equipped .................................... 59
Power Convex Mirror Switch — If Equipped ........... 60
Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ..................... 61
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ................................. 62
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped .............. 62
Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And
Trailer Tow — If Equipped .......................................... 63
Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped ................ 65  EXTERIOR LIGHTS ..........................................................66 
Multifunction Lever ......................................................66 
Headlight Switch ...........................................................66 
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped .....67 
High/Low Beam Switch ...............................................67 
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped .........................................................................67 
Flash-To-Pass ................................................................68 
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ......................68 
Parking Lights And Panel Lights ................................69 
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)........................................69 
Headlight Delay .............................................................69 
Lights-On Reminder......................................................69 
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .................................70 
Turn Signals ................................................................70 
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ............................70 
Cargo Lights — If Equipped ........................................71 
Battery Saver...................................................................71
 INTERIOR LIGHTS ............................................................72 
Courtesy Lights ..............................................................72 
Illuminated Entry ..........................................................74
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ....................74

Windshield Wipers ......................................................74

Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped .........................76

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 CLIMATE CONTROLS ..................................................... 77 
Climate Controls Without A Touchscreen
Overview ...................................................................... 77
Climate Controls With A Touchscreen Overview .... 81
Climate Control Functions ........................................... 88
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ................... 89
Operating Tips .............................................................. 89
 WINDOWS .......................................................................... 92 
Power Windows ........................................................... 92
Wind Buffeting .............................................................. 95
 HOOD ............................................................................... 95 
To Open The Hood ....................................................... 95
To Close The Hood........................................................ 96
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED .............. 97 
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink ............. 98
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ................. 101
Using HomeLink ......................................................... 102
Security ......................................................................... 103
Troubleshooting Tips .................................................. 103
General Information .................................................... 103  INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...............................................104 
Storage ...........................................................................104 
Cupholders ..................................................................115 
Electrical Power Outlets ............................................117 
Power Inverter — If Equipped ................................. 119 
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped ...................121 
Overhead Sunglass Storage........................................122
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
PANEL  BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..............123 
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions ....124
 PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........................126 
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions..............127
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY..............................128 
Instrument Cluster Display Controls........................ 128 
Oil Life Reset ................................................................130 
Display Menu Items ....................................................131 
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions —
If Equipped ................................................................144

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 DRIVING TIPS................................................................... 363 
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................................... 363
Driving Through Water ............................................. 364
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY  HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............................. 366
 ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .............. 366
 BULB REPLACEMENT .................................................. 371 
Replacement Bulbs ..................................................... 371
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ............................................ 373
 FUSES.................................................................................. 380 
Power Distribution Center ......................................... 381
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .......................... 390 
4500/5500 Models ....................................................... 391
Preparations For Jacking ............................................ 391
Jacking Instructions 4500 And 5500 Series............... 392
To Stow The Flat Or Spare — If Equipped .......... 396
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped .............. 397
 JUMP STARTING ............................................................ 398 
Preparations For Jump Start ...................................... 399
Jump Starting Procedure ............................................ 400
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .................................. 401
 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE — 6–SPEED
TRANSMISSION .............................................................. 402  MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8–SPEED
TRANSMISSION ...............................................................403
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ......................................405
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...............................406 
Two-Wheel Drive Models .......................................... 407 
Four-Wheel Drive Models .......................................... 408 
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped....................408
 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ...............................................................409
 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)................................. 409
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE  SCHEDULED SERVICING ............................................410 
Maintenance Plan ........................................................411 
Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle ...............................414
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT .......................................... 415 
6.4L Engine ..................................................................415 
Checking Oil Level — Gas Engine ...........................416 
Adding Washer Fluid ................................................416 
Maintenance-Free Battery .......................................... 417

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 17
KEYS
Key Fob
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The ignition
system consists of a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) and a START/STOP push button ignition system. The
Remote Keyless Entry system consists of a key fob and
Keyless Enter-N-Go feature.
NOTE:
The key fob may not be found if it is located next to a mobile
phone, laptop or other electronic device; these devices may
block the key fob’s wireless signal.
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock all doors, as well as
activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately
66 ft (20 m) using a handheld key fob. The key fob does not
need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE:
• In the ON/RUN position, all key fob buttons will work
until the vehicle reaches 3 mph (5 km/h).
• The key fob should not be placed next to the wireless
charging pad (if equipped). Key Fob
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of
a button, the key fob may have a low or fully depleted
battery. A low key fob battery can be verified by referring to
the instrument cluster, which will display directions to
follow. 1 — Emergency Key
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — PANIC 2

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In a situation where the battery is low or fully depleted, a
back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch.
Put the nose side of the key fob (side opposite of the Emer -
gency Key) against the ENGINE START/STOP button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
To Unlock The Doors
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver’s door. Push the unlock button twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights
will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated
entry system will also turn on.
NOTE:
The instrument cluster display or Uconnect Settings are
setup for driver door first, otherwise this will unlock all
doors.
To Lock The Doors
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all
doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will
chirp to acknowledge the signal. Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are
locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or
turned off.
NOTE:
Pushing the lock button on the key fob while you are in the
vehicle will activate the vehicle security alarm system.
Opening a door with the vehicle security alarm system acti -
vated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the unlock button
to deactivate the vehicle security alarm system.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push the Panic
button on the key fob. When the Panic Alarm is activated, the
turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the
interior lights will turn on.

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The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by either pushing the Panic button a second time
or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or
greater.
NOTE:
• The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition in
the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic Alarm is
activated. However, the exterior lights and horn will
remain on.
• You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the vehicle
when using the key fob to turn off the Panic Alarm due to
the radio frequency noises emitted by the system. Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With Remote
Control
The replacement battery model is one CR2032 battery.
NOTE:
• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for further
information.
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Remove the emergency key by pushing and holding the
release button located on the side of the key fob while
pulling the emergency key out with your other hand. 2

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Emergency Key Release button
2. Slightly remove the emergency key from the key fob,
approximately 10 mm. The blade of the emergency key
should just become visible. Emergency Key
3. Holding the key fob with the button side facing down,
use the emergency key to pry up the battery cover until
the cover releases from the key fob housing.