2020 Ram 1500 tire pressure

MULTIMEDIA 617
NOTE:
For further information about Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring, refer to ”Auxiliary Driving Systems” in “Safety.”
Audio
After pressing the Audio button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Trailer Name
List of Trailer Names
NOTE:
You can select and personalize your trailer name depending on the type of trailer you are hauling. Select the trailer name
from the following list: trailer, boat, car, cargo, dump, equipment, flatbed, gooseneck, horse, livestock, motorcycle, snowmo -
bile, travel, utility, and 5th wheel. Setting Name
Selectable Options
Setting NameSelectable Options
Balance/Fade FrontRight Back Left
NOTE:
The “Balance/Fade” feature allows you to adjust the Balance and Fade settings. Press and drag the speaker icon or use the
arrows to adjust, tap the C icon to readjust to the center. Equalizer + –
NOTE:
When in the “Equalizer” display, you may adjust the Bass, Mid and Treble settings.
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INDEX
A
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ............. 340
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ................................... 508
Adding Fuel ............................................................................. 403
Additives, Fuel ........................................................................ 550
Adjust Down....................................................................................... 46
Forward .................................................................................. 46
Rearward ................................................................................ 46
Up ............................................................................................ 46
Adjustable Pedals...................................................................... 58
Air Bag Air Bag Operation ............................................................... 249Air Bag Warning Light ............................................... 246, 250
Enhanced Accident Response ................................... 262, 481
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ............................................... 481
Front Air Bag ....................................................................... 250If Deployment Occurs ........................................................ 261
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................................................... 257Maintaining Your Air Bag System.................................... 263
Maintenance......................................................................... 263
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light .................................. 247
Transporting Pets ................................................................ 285
Air Bag Light ........................................................... 179, 246, 287 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter).................494
Air Conditioner Maintenance ...............................................496
Air Conditioner Refrigerant ..........................................496, 497
Air Conditioner System..........................................................496
Air Conditioning ................................................................. 78, 90
Air Conditioning Filter .....................................................93, 497
Air Conditioning System .........................................................91
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..........................................92
Air Filter ...................................................................................494
Air Pressure Tires .......................................................................................526
Air Suspension ................................................................319, 325
Alarm Panic ........................................................................................20
Security Alarm ...............................................................33, 180
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle.....................................................................................15
Android Auto ..........................................................................647
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........................................507, 553 Disposal ................................................................................509
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............................................198
Anti-Lock Warning Light.......................................................187
Apple CarPlay .........................................................................648
Assist, Hill Start .......................................................................207
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Cargo Light ................................................................................ 72
Cellular Phone ......................................................................... 626
Center High Mounted Stop Light......................................... 443
Center Seat Storage Compartment ....................................... 118
Chart, Tire Sizing .................................................................... 517
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ........... 196
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ........................................ 285
Checks, Safety .......................................................................... 285
Child Restraint ........................................................................ 265
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................................................................ 269
Child Seat Installation ................................................ 278, 280
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ......................... 276Infant And Child Restraints .............................................. 266Locating The LATCH Anchorages ................................... 274
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ..................... 270Older Children And Child Restraints .............................. 268
Seating Positions ................................................................. 270
Clean Air Gasoline .................................................................. 549
Cleaning Wheels................................................................................... 535
Climate Control ......................................................................... 78 Automatic ............................................................................... 82
Manual .................................................................................... 78
Cold Weather Operation........................................................ 296
Compact Spare Tire ................................................................ 533 Contract, Service......................................................................654
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..................................509
Cooling System ........................................................................506
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............................................508
Coolant Level ...............................................................507, 510Cooling Capacity .................................................................553
Disposal Of Used Coolant..................................................509Drain, Flush, And Refill .....................................................507
Inspection ............................................................................. 510
Points To Remember ........................................................... 511Pressure Cap ........................................................................509Radiator Cap ........................................................................509Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................507, 553, 554
Corrosion Protection ...............................................................539
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ............................................340
Cruise Light .....................................................................193, 194
Cupholders...............................................................................126
Customer Assistance ..............................................................652
Cybersecurity ...........................................................................558 D
Daytime Running Lights ..........................................................67
Dealer Service ..........................................................................492
Defroster, Rear Window ..........................................................78
Defroster, Windshield ......................................................78, 287
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................................................76
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................................................195
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Traction Control .................................................................. 204
Turn Signals ........................................... 71, 193, 289, 438, 441
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions .............. 181, 193
Limited-Slip Differential ................................................ 332, 515
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode............................................. 176
Load Shed Battery Saver On ................................................. 176
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .................................. 176
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor ................................... 176
Loading Vehicle ...................................................................... 405 Tires....................................................................................... 521
Locks Automatic Door..................................................................... 41
Child Protection .................................................................... 42
Power Door ............................................................................ 36
Low Tire Pressure System ..................................................... 227
Lubrication, Body ................................................................... 502
Lug Nuts................................................................................... 547
Lug Nuts/Bolts ....................................................................... 546 M
Maintenance..................................................................... 100, 105
Maintenance Free Battery ...................................................... 491
Maintenance Schedule ........................................................... 482
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ...................... 183
Manual Service ................................................................................... 656
Media Hub ............................................................................... 623 Memory Seat ..............................................................................47
Methanol...................................................................................550
Mirrors ........................................................................................59
Electric Powered ....................................................................61
Heated .....................................................................................65
Memory...................................................................................47
Outside....................................................................................61
Rearview ................................................................... 59, 60, 431 Trailer Towing .......................................................................64
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle.....................................................................................15
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..............................................227
Mopar Parts..............................................................................655
MP3 Control ............................................................................. 623
Multi-Function Control Lever .................................................68 N
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................................................297 O
Occupant Restraints ................................................................234
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)......................................548, 549
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ........................................429
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ........................................429
Oil Filter, Change .................................................................... 494
Oil Filter, Selection ..................................................................494
Oil Pressure Light ...................................................................181
Oil, Engine ........................................................................492, 554
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Capacity ................................................................................ 553
Change Interval ................................................................... 492Dipstick................................................................................. 490
Disposal ................................................................................ 494
Filter .............................................................................. 494, 554
Filter Disposal ...................................................................... 494
Identification Logo.............................................................. 493Materials Added To ............................................................ 494
Pressure Warning Light ..................................................... 181
Recommendation ........................................................ 492, 553
Synthetic ............................................................................... 493Viscosity ....................................................................... 493, 553
Onboard Diagnostic System .................................................. 195
Operating Precautions............................................................ 195
Operator Manual Owner's Manual ............................................................ 14, 656
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................................................... 61
Overheating, Engine ............................................................... 475 P
Paint Care ................................................................................. 539
Panic Alarm ............................................................................... 20
Parking Brake .......................................................................... 297
ParkSense System, Rear ......................................................... 361
Passive Entry ............................................................................. 37
Pedals, Adjustable..................................................................... 58
Personalized Main Menu ....................................................... 557 Pets ............................................................................................285
Pickup Box .......................................................................135, 136
Pinch Protection ..............................................................100, 104
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..............................521
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)........................................445, 449
Door Locks .............................................................................36
Mirrors ....................................................................................61
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..........................128, 131 Seats.........................................................................................46
Side Steps................................................................................37
Sliding Rear Window............................................................97
Steering ...........................................................................61, 333 Sunroof............................................................................98, 101Windows.................................................................................94
Power Seats Down .......................................................................................46
Forward ..................................................................................46
Rearward ................................................................................46
Recline .....................................................................................46
Tilt............................................................................................46
Up ............................................................................................46
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .......................................... 243
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................................................................243
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R
Radial Ply Tires ....................................................................... 527
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......................... 507, 509
Radio Operation ...................................................................... 626
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................................................... 77
Rear Axle (Differential) .......................................................... 515
Rear Camera ............................................................................ 398
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails................................................ 144
Rear Cross Path ....................................................................... 216
Rear ParkSense System .......................................................... 361
Rear Window, Sliding .............................................................. 97
Reclining Rear Seats ................................................................. 45
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 422 Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......................... 424
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..................... 426
Reformulated Gasoline .......................................................... 549
Refrigerant ............................................................................... 497
Release, Hood .......................................................................... 105
Release, Tailgate ...................................................................... 107
Reminder, Seat Belt................................................................. 236
Remote Keyless Entry .............................................................. 19 Panic Alarm ........................................................................... 20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ............................. 24, 31
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ....................................................... 29 Uconnect Customer Programmable
Features.................................................................569, 590, 612
Uconnect Settings ................................................569, 590, 612
Replacement Bulbs..................................................................436
Replacement Keys .....................................................................32
Replacement Tires ...................................................................530
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................................655
Restraints, Child ......................................................................265
Restraints, Head ........................................................................54 Rotation, Tires..........................................................................537 S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................................................286
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..............................................289
Safety Defects, Reporting .......................................................655
Safety Information, Tire .........................................................516
Safety Tips ................................................................................285
Safety, Exhaust Gas.................................................................286
Schedule, Maintenance........................................................... 482
Seat Belt Reminder ..................................................................179
Seat Belts ...........................................................................236, 286 Adjustable Shoulder Belt....................................................241
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...........................241
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage...................241
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ................................244
Child Restraints ...................................................................265Energy Management Feature ............................................243
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Cancel.................................................................................... 340Resume ................................................................................. 340
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................................... 337, 340
Starting ............................................................................. 290, 292 Automatic Transmission .................................................... 291
Button...................................................................................... 25
Cold Weather ....................................................................... 296Engine Fails To Start ........................................................... 295
Starting And Operating ......................................................... 292
Starting Procedures ................................................................ 292
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ....................................... 290
Steering Power .................................................................................... 333Tilt Column ............................................................................ 56
Wheel, Heated ................................................................. 56, 57
Wheel, Tilt .............................................................................. 56
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ............................................ 622
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls............. 622
Steps, Power Side ...................................................................... 37
Storage ...................................................................................... 116
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ...................................... 118
Storage, Vehicle ................................................................. 92, 539
Storing Your Vehicle .............................................................. 539
Sun Roof ............................................................. 98, 100, 101, 105 Closing .................................................................................. 103
Sunglasses Storage .................................................................. 135 Sunshade Operation .................................................................99
Suspension
Air ..................................................................................319, 325
Sway Control, Trailer .............................................................210
Synthetic Engine Oil ...............................................................493 T
Tailgate .....................................................................................147
Tailgate, Electronic Lowering................................................107
Telescoping Steering Column .................................................56
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...............................91
Tilt Down .......................................................................................46
Up ............................................................................................46
Tilt Steering Column ................................................................56
Tip Start ....................................................................................291
Tire And Loading Information Placard ...............................521
Tire Markings ..........................................................................516
Tire Safety Information ..........................................................516
Tires ...........................................................289, 525, 532, 533, 538 Aging (Life Of Tires) ........................................................... 529Air Pressure..........................................................................525
Chains ...................................................................................536
Compact Spare.....................................................................533
Dual .......................................................................................547
General Information............................................525, 532, 533
High Speed ...........................................................................527
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Inflation Pressure ................................................................ 526
Life Of Tires ......................................................................... 529
Load Capacity .............................................................. 521, 522
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....................... 185, 227
Quality Grading .................................................................. 538
Radial .................................................................................... 527Replacement......................................................................... 530
Rotation ................................................................................ 537
Safety............................................................................. 516, 525
Sizes....................................................................................... 517Snow Tires ............................................................................ 532
Spare Tires ............................................................ 532, 533, 534
Spinning................................................................................ 528
Trailer Towing ..................................................................... 415
Tread Wear Indicators ........................................................ 529
Wheel Nut Torque .............................................................. 546
To Open Hood ......................................................................... 105
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ............................................ 413
Tonneau Cover ................................................................ 150, 540
Tonneau Cover Cleaning ....................................................... 540
Towing.............................................................................. 407, 478 Disabled Vehicle.................................................................. 478
Guide..................................................................................... 413
Recreational.......................................................................... 422
Weight................................................................................... 413
Towing Behind A Motorhome .............................................. 422 Traction .....................................................................................427
Traction Control ......................................................................210
Traction Control Switch .........................................................210
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................................................... 210
Trailer Towing .........................................................................407 Cooling System Tips ........................................................... 421Hitches ..................................................................................411
Minimum Requirements ....................................................413
Mirrors ....................................................................................64
Tips ........................................................................................420Trailer And Tongue Weight...............................................413
Wiring ...................................................................................419
Trailer Towing Guide .............................................................413
Trailer Weight ..........................................................................413
Transfer Case ...........................................................................515 Electronically Shifted ..................................................311, 314
Fluid ...................................................................................... 556
Transmission ............................................................................304 Automatic .....................................................................304, 513
Fluid ...................................................................................... 556
Maintenance .........................................................................513
Shifting ..................................................................................302
Transporting Pets .................................................................... 285
Tread Wear Indicators ............................................................ 529
Turn Signals ....................................................... 71, 193, 438, 441
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