2019 RAM CHASSIS CAB oil

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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

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 DEALER SERVICE ........................................................... 417 
Engine Oil — Gas Engine .......................................... 418
Engine Oil Filter ......................................................... 419
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ......................................... 420
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................................. 421
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................................ 426
Body Lubrication ....................................................... 428
Windshield Wiper Blades ......................................... 428
Exhaust System ........................................................... 431
Cooling System ........................................................... 433
Brake System ............................................................... 438
Automatic Transmission ............................................ 439
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid
Level .......................................................................... 442
Transfer Case ............................................................... 444
 HOISTING ......................................................................... 444
 TIRES .................................................................................. 444 
Tire Safety Information ............................................ 444
Tires — General Information ................................... 454
Tire Types ..................................................................... 460
Spare Tires — If Equipped ..................................... 461
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ................................. 464
Tire Chains (Traction Devices) ................................. 465
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Tire Rotation Recommendations ............................... 466  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ...............................................468 
Treadwear .....................................................................469 
Traction Grades............................................................ 469 
Temperature Grades ................................................... 469
 STORING THE VEHICLE .............................................470
 BODYWORK ......................................................................470 
Protection From Atmospheric Agents ....................470 
Body And Underbody Maintenance .........................471 
Preserving The Bodywork .......................................... 471
 INTERIORS .......................................................................472 
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................................472 
Plastic And Coated Parts ............................................473 
Leather Parts.................................................................474 
Glass Surfaces ..............................................................474
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  IDENTIFICATION DATA ...............................................475 
Vehicle Identification Number ................................. 475
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...............................................................476 
Hydraulic Brake Assist ...............................................476
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .....476
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Torque Specifications ................................................477

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 21
Key Fob Back Cover Removal
4. Remove the battery by using the emergency key to pry
the battery out of its housing. Key Fob Battery Removal
NOTE:
When replacing the battery, ensure the + sign on the battery
is facing upward. Avoid touching the new battery with your
fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you
touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 2

124 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions
1. Tachometer
• Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000).
2. Voltmeter
• When the vehicle is in the RUN state, the gauge indi -
cates the electrical system voltage. The pointer should
stay within the normal range if the battery is charged.
If the pointer moves to either extreme left or right and
remains there during normal driving, the electrical
system should be serviced.
3. Instrument Cluster Display
• When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the instrument cluster display messages. Refer
to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information. 4. Oil Pressure Gauge
• The pointer should always indicate the oil pressure
when the engine is running. A continuous high or low
reading under normal driving conditions may indicate
a lubrication system malfunction. Immediate service
should be obtained from an authorized dealer.
NOTE:
In vehicles equipped with Stop/Start, an oil pressure indica -
tion of zero is normal during an Autostop.
5. Speedometer
• Indicates vehicle speed.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125
6. Fuel Gauge
• The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
• The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the
vehicle where the fuel door is located.
7. Temperature Gauge
• The gauge pointer shows engine coolant temperature.
The pointer positioned within the normal range indi -
cates that the engine cooling system is operating satis -
factorily.
• The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera -
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others
could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You
may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood
yourself, see “Servicing And Maintenance.” Follow the
warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap
paragraph.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into
the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H,” turn
the engine off immediately and call an authorized dealer
for service. 3

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions
1. Tachometer
• Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000).
2. Instrument Cluster Display
• When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the instrument cluster display messages. Refer
to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
3. Speedometer
• Indicates vehicle speed.
4. Fuel Gauge
• The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
• The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the
vehicle where the fuel door is located. 5. Temperature Gauge
• The gauge pointer shows engine coolant temperature.
The pointer positioned within the normal range indi -
cates that the engine cooling system is operating satis -
factorily.
• The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera -
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others
could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You
may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood
yourself, see “Servicing And Maintenance.” Follow the
warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap
paragraph. 3

130 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
• Up Arrow Button
Push and release the up arrow button to scroll
upward through the main menu items, submenu
screen, and vehicle settings.
• Down Arrow Button
Push and release the down arrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu items,
submenu screen, and vehicle settings.
• Right Arrow Button
Push and release the right arrow button to access/
select the information screens or submenu screens
of a main menu item. Push and hold the RIGHT arrow
button for two seconds to reset displayed/selected
features that can be reset.
• Left Arrow Button
Push and release the left arrow button to access/
select the information screens, submenu screens of
a main menu item, or to return to the main menu. Oil Life Reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator
system. The “Oil Change Required” message will display in
the instrument cluster display after a single chime has
sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval.
The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based,
which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate,
dependent upon your personal driving style.
NOTE:
Use the steering wheel instrument cluster display controls
for the following procedure.