2020 Ram 2500 Owner's Manual

543
Forward Collision Warning
............................. 160
Four Wheel Drive........................................... 244
Four-Way Hazard Flasher............................... 338
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 367
Front Axle (Differential).................................. 418
Fuel..................................................... 446, 448
Adding............................................. 312, 313Additives................................................... 446
Capacity.................................................... 451
Clean Air.................................................... 446Diesel.............................................. 448, 454
Ethanol...................................................... 446
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................................... 313
Filter.......................................................... 403
Gasoline.................................................... 446Light.......................................................... 135
Materials Added........................................ 446
Methanol................................................... 446
Octane Rating................................. 446, 452Requirements........................ 446, 448, 451
Specifications............................................ 448
Tank Capacity............................................ 451
Fueling........................................................... 313
Fuses............................................................. 353
G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)
.................... 76
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............................... 313
Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 446
Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 446
Gauges Voltage
..................................................... 221
Gear Ranges................................................. 238
Gear Selector Override................................. 365
Glass Cleaning.............................................. 443
Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 319
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 318GuideBody Builders
.............................................. 12
GVWR............................................................ 317
H
HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 335
Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 338
Head Restraints............................................... 39
Head Rests...................................................... 39
Headlights.................................................... 374
Automatic High Beam.................................. 50
Cleaning................................................... 439
High Beam................................................... 50
Lights On Reminder..................................... 52
Passing........................................................ 51Switch.......................................................... 49
Heated Mirrors................................................. 47
Heater, Engine Block.................................... 227
Hill Descent Control...................................... 149
Hill Descent Control Indicator....................... 149
Hill Start Assist.............................................. 151
HitchesTrailer Towing
........................................... 322
Hoisting......................................................... 422
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................76
Hood Prop........................................................74
Hood Release...................................................74
Hub Caps...................................................... 352
I
Idle-Up Feature
............................................. 224Ignition.............................................................18
Switch..........................................................18
Illuminated Entry..............................................55
In Vehicle HelpVehicle User Guide
......................................13
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 43, 44, 338
Instrument Cluster............ 113, 114, 116, 117
Descriptions.............................................. 140
Display...................................................... 117
Engine Oil Reset....................................... 119
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 443
Integrated Trailer Brake Control.................... 325
Interior Appearance Care.............................. 442
Interior Lights...................................................53Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................55
Intervention Regeneration Strategy..... 124, 407
Inverter Outlet (115V)......................................90
iPod/USB/MP3 Control................................. 52511

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J
Jack Location
................................................. 342
Jump Starting................................................ 362
K
Key Fob Panic Alarm
................................................. 15
Programming Additional Key Fobs....... 17, 24
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)
............................................................... 15Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)
............................................................... 17
Keyless Enter-N-Go........................28, 211, 216
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors....... 466, 483, 502
Passive Entry............................................... 28
Passive Entry Programming............. 483, 502
Keys................................................................. 14
Replacement............................................... 24
L
Lane Change And Turn Signals
........................ 52
Lane Change Assist......................................... 52
LaneSense.................................................... 299
Latches.......................................................... 210
Hood........................................................... 74
Lead Free Gasoline........................................ 446
Leaks, Fluid................................................... 210
Life Of Tires................................................... 431
Light Bulbs........................................... 210, 372
Lights............................................................ 210
Air Bag.................................... 130, 181, 209
Automatic High Beam.................................. 50
Brake Assist Warning............................... 148
Brake Warning.......................................... 130
Bulb Replacement.................................... 372
Cab Top Clearance................................... 378Cargo........................................................... 52
Center Mounted Stop............................... 377
Courtesy/Reading....................................... 54Cruise....................................................... 141
Daytime Running......................................... 49
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator
............................................... 131
Exterior...............................................49, 210Fog........................................................... 376
Four Wheel Drive Indicator....................... 250
Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 338
Headlights............................................ 49, 51High Beam................................................... 50
Hill Descent Control Indicator................... 149
Illuminated Entry......................................... 55
Interior.................................................. 53, 54
Lights On Reminder..................................... 52
Low Fuel................................................... 135
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 133
Park.......................................................... 140
Passing........................................................ 51
Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 130
Security Alarm.......................................... 131
Service...................................................... 372
Side Marker.............................................. 379
Traction Control........................................ 148
Transfer Case........................................... 250
Turn Signals............52, 140, 210, 374, 376
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions
................................ 131, 140Limited-Slip Differential....................... 264, 418
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode..................... 128
Load Shed Battery Saver On......................... 128Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction........... 128
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............ 128
Loading Vehicle............................................. 317
Tires.......................................................... 426
LocksAutomatic Door............................................31
Child Protection...........................................31
Power Door..................................................27
Low Tire Pressure System............................. 163Lubrication, Body.......................................... 408
Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 444
M
Maintenance
....................................................74Maintenance Free Battery............................ 395
Maintenance Plan......................................... 386
Maintenance Schedule............... 380, 384, 386
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine)
................................................. 133, 142

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Manual Park Release
............................................. 366
Service...................................................... 539
Media Hub..................................................... 525
Memory Seat................................................... 35
Methanol....................................................... 446
Mirrors............................................................. 43Electric Powered......................................... 45
Heated........................................................ 47
Memory....................................................... 35Outside........................................................ 45
Rearview..................................... 43, 44, 338
Trailer Towing.............................................. 46
Modifications/AlterationsVehicle
........................................................ 12Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 163
Mopar Parts................................................... 538
MP3 Control.................................................. 525
Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 49
N
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS)
............... 302
New Vehicle Break-In Period.......................... 228
Noise ControlMaintenance............................................. 419
Tampering Prohibited................................ 420
Noise Emission Warranty..................... 419, 420
O
Occupant Restraints
..................................... 171
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)..................... 446
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road).......... 255, 336
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement).......... 255, 336
Oil Change Indicator..................................... 385
Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 398Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 398
Oil Pressure Light.......................................... 132
Oil Reset....................................................... 119Oil, Engine................................... 396, 452, 454
Capacity.................................................... 451
Change Interval........................................ 396
Dipstick.................................................... 394
Disposal................................................... 398Filter....................................... 398, 452, 454
Filter Disposal........................................... 398
Identification Logo........................... 396, 397
Materials Added To.................................. 398Pressure Warning Light............................ 132
Recommendation............................ 396, 451
Synthetic.................................................. 398
Viscosity.......................................... 397, 451
Onboard Diagnostic System.......................... 141
Operating Precautions.................................. 141
Operator ManualOwner's Manual
..................................12, 539
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................................45
Overdrive....................................................... 242
Overdrive OFF Switch.................................... 242
Overheating, Engine...................................... 367
P
Paint Care
..................................................... 439
Panic Alarm......................................................15
Parking Brake............................................... 229
ParkSense System, Rear...................... 289, 294Passive Entry....................................................28
Pedals, Adjustable...........................................43
Perform Service Indicator, Reset.................. 385
Pets............................................................... 208
Pickup Box................................................92, 94
Pinch Protection...............................................74
Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 426
PowerDistribution Center (Fuses)
....................... 354
Door Locks...................................................27
Mirrors.........................................................45
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)..........88, 90
Seats...........................................................34
Side Steps...................................................28Sliding Rear Window....................................72
Steering.......................................................45
Sunroof........................................................72
Windows......................................................7011

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Power Seats Down
........................................................... 34
Forward....................................................... 34
Rearward..................................................... 34
Recline........................................................ 34
Tilt............................................................... 34
Up................................................................ 34Power Steering Fluid...................................... 454
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................179
PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 179
R
Radial Ply Tires
.............................................. 429
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).. 412, 413
Radio Operation............................................ 527
Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 56
Ramp Travel Index......................................... 255
Rear Axle (Differential)................................... 418
Rear Camera................................................. 305
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails............................ 98
Rear Cross Path............................................. 156
Rear ParkSense System...................... 289, 294
Rear Window, Sliding....................................... 72Reclining Rear Seats....................................... 33
Recreational Towing...................................... 331
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 333
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N).. 334
Reformulated Gasoline.................................. 446
Refrigerant.................................................... 400
Release, Hood................................................. 74
Release, Tailgate............................................. 75
Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 173
Remote Keyless Entry...................................... 14
Panic Alarm................................................. 15
Programming Additional Key Fobs........ 17, 24
Remote Start (Diesel)...................................... 22Remote Start (Gasoline).................................. 20
Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode
.............................. 21Uconnect Customer ProgrammableFeatures
............................. 467, 485, 504
Uconnect Settings.................. 467, 485, 504
Replacement Bulbs...................................... 372
Replacement Keys........................................... 24Replacement Tires........................................ 431
Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 538
Resetting Perform Service Indicator............. 385
Restraints, Child........................................... 190Restraints, Head.............................................. 39
Rotation, Tires.............................................. 436
S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
........................ 209Safety Checks Outside Vehicle..................... 210
Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 538
Safety Information, Tire................................ 422
Safety Tips.................................................... 208
Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 208
Schedule, Maintenance................................ 380
Seat Belt Reminder....................................... 130
Seat Belts............................................ 172, 209
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 176
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 176
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
............................................ 176
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 180Child Restraints........................................ 190
Energy Management Feature................... 179
Extender................................................... 178Front Seat........................................ 172, 175
Inspection................................................. 209
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 175
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 176
Operating Instructions.............................. 175Pregnant Women...................................... 179
Pretensioners........................................... 179
Reminder.................................................. 173
Seat Belt Extender.................................... 178Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 179
Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 173
Untwisting Procedure................................ 176
Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 442

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Seats
................................................. 32, 33, 34
Adjustment........................................... 32, 34
Easy Entry................................................... 37
Folding Floor............................................... 86
Head Restraints.......................................... 39
Memory....................................................... 35
Power.......................................................... 34Rear Folding................................................ 32
Reclining Rear............................................. 33
Tilting.......................................................... 32Security Alarm........................................ 25, 131
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 452, 454
Sentry Key Key Programming
........................................ 24
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 24Sentry Key Replacement................................. 24
Service Assistance......................................... 536
Service Contract............................................ 537
Service Manuals............................................ 539Shift Lever Override....................................... 365
Shifting.......................................................... 231
Automatic Transmission.................. 233, 237
Transfer Case............................................ 249
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer CaseNeutral (N)
............................................ 333
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N)
............................................ 334
Side Steps, Power............................................ 28
Signals, Turn................................. 52, 140, 210
Siri................................................................ 532
Sliding Rear Window, Power............................ 72
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 435
Snow Plow.................................................... 329
Snow Tires.................................................... 432
Spare Tires.......................................... 433, 434Spark Plugs................................................... 452
Speed ControlAccel/Decel
.............................................. 275Cancel...................................................... 275
Resume.................................................... 275
Speed Control (Cruise Control)............ 273, 275
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System.......................... 253
Starting....................................... 211, 212, 215Automatic Transmission.................. 211, 215
Button......................................................... 18
Cold Weather............................................ 215
Engine Block Heater........................ 218, 227Engine Fails To Start................................. 214
Starting And Operating.................................. 212
Starting Procedures............................. 212, 215
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines)........... 215
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines)............... 211
SteeringTilt Column
.................................................. 41
Wheel, Heated...................................... 41, 42
Wheel, Tilt.................................................... 41
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...................... 525
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls
........................................................ 525
Steps, Power Side............................................28
Storage............................................................82
Storage Compartment, Center Seat.................82
Storage, Vehicle..................................... 69, 439Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 439
Sun Roof...................................................72, 74
Sunglasses Storage.........................................92Sunshade Operation........................................74
Sway Control, Trailer..................................... 153
Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 398
T
Tailgate
......................................................... 100
Tailgate, Electronic Lowering...........................75
Telescoping Steering Column...........................41
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).............68
TiltDown
...........................................................34
Up................................................................34
Tilt Steering Column.........................................41
Tip Start............................................... 211, 216Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 426
Tire Markings................................................ 422
Tire Safety Information.................................. 42211

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Tires
................................... 210, 428, 433, 438
Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 431
Air Pressure............................................... 428
Chains....................................................... 435
Compact Spare......................................... 433
Dual................................................. 437, 444
General Information........................ 428, 433High Speed................................................ 429
Inflation Pressure...................................... 429
Life Of Tires............................................... 431Load Capacity.................................. 426, 427
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
........................................ 135, 163
Quality Grading.......................................... 438
Radial........................................................ 429Replacement............................................. 431
Rotation.................................................... 436
Safety.............................................. 422, 428
Sizes.......................................................... 423Snow Tires................................................. 432
Spare Tires...................................... 433, 434
Spinning.................................................... 430
Trailer Towing............................................ 324
Tread Wear Indicators............................... 430
Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 444
To Open Hood.................................................. 74
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight....................... 323
Tonneau Cover.................................... 101, 440
Tonneau Cover Cleaning................................ 440
Torque Converter Clutch................................ 243
Towing................................................. 318, 369
Disabled Vehicle....................................... 369
Guide........................................................ 323
Recreational............................................. 331
Weight...................................................... 323
Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 331
Traction......................................................... 335Traction Control............................................ 153
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 153
Trailer Towing............................................... 318Cooling System Tips................................. 329
Hitches..................................................... 322
Minimum Requirements........................... 323
Mirrors......................................................... 46
Tips........................................................... 328Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 323
Wiring....................................................... 327
Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 323
Trailer Weight................................................ 323Transfer Case............................................... 419
Electronically Shifted................................ 244
Fluid................................................ 454, 457
Transmission................................................ 233
Automatic............................... 233, 237, 416
Fluid................................................ 454, 457
Maintenance............................................ 416
Shifting..................................................... 231
Transporting Pets.......................................... 208
Tread Wear Indicators.................................. 430
Turn Signals......................... 52, 140, 374, 376
U
UconnectUconnect Settings
.. 466, 467, 483, 485, 502, 504
Uconnect PhoneCall Continuation
...................................... 524
Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features
.. 28, 466, 467, 483, 485, 502,
504
Passive Entry Programming
............... 28, 466, 483, 502
Uconnect Voice Command............................ 529
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 438
Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).....76
Universal Transmitter.......................................76
Unleaded Gasoline........................................ 446
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................... 176
USB............................................................... 525
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area...........................98
V
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.............. 444
Vehicle Loading.................................... 317, 427
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations....................12
Vehicle Storage...................................... 69, 439

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Vehicle User Guide In Vehicle Help
............................................ 13
Navigation................................................... 13
Operating Instructions................................. 13
Searching User Guide.................................. 13
Viscosity, Engine Oil....................................... 397
Voice Recognition System (VR)...................... 529Voltmeter....................................................... 221
W
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Descriptions)
................................................. 134
Warnings And Cautions................................... 12
Warranty Information..................................... 538
Washers, Windshield.............................. 56, 394
Washing Vehicle............................................ 440
WaterDriving Through
........................................ 335
Water SeparatorDiesel Fuel
................................................ 403
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care.......................... 434
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim........................... 434
Wheel Covers................................................ 352Winch............................................................ 264
Accessories.............................................. 266
Operation................................................. 266Rigging Techniques.................................. 272
Usage....................................................... 264
Wind Buffeting.......................................... 72, 73
Window Fogging............................................... 69
Windows..........................................................70
Power...........................................................70
Rear Sliding.................................................72
Reset Auto-Up..............................................71
Windshield Defroster.................................... 209
Windshield Washers....................... 55, 56, 394
Fluid................................................... 55, 394Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 409
Windshield Wipers...........................................55
Wipers Blade Replacement........................... 409Wipers, Intermittent.........................................55
Wipers, Rain Sensitive.....................................56
Wireless Charging Pad.....................................91
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WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
mot
or 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.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident and
personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the
road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious accident. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you
find yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared to help you get acquainted with your new Ram brand vehicle and to provide a convenient reference for common questions.
Not all features shown in this manual may apply to your vehicle. For additional information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html (U.S.), www.owners.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Ram brand dealer.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunk 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 transportation.
This Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional 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 that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
With respect to 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.
If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Warranty Booklet by calling
1-866-726-4636 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada), or by contacting your dealer.
This Owner’s Manual is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. Your most up-to-date Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect manuals and Warranty Booklet can be found by visiting the website on the back cover. U.S. residents can purchase replacement kits by visiting
www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement kits by calling 1-800-387-1143.
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.