2020 Ram 3500 tow

MULTIMEDIA517
Suspension — If Equipped
After pressing the Suspension button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Auto Entry/Exit — If EquippedOnOff
Easy Exit Seat — If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Easy Exit Seat” feature is selected, the Driver’s seat will automatically move rearward once the engine is shut off.
Setting Name Selectable Options
Display Suspension MessagesAllWarning Only
Tire Jack Mode On Off
NOTE:
When the “Tire Jack Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system is disabled to assist with changing a spare tire. Transport Mode On Off
NOTE:
When the “Transport Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system lowers and then disables to assist with flat bed towing. Wheel Alignment Mode On Off
NOTE:
Before performing a wheel alignment, the “Wheel Alignment Mode” must be enabled. Refer to an authorized dealer for further information.
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Belts, Seat
..................................................... 210Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 153Body Builders Guide........................................ 12Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 414B-Pillar Location............................................. 433Brake Assist System...................................... 145Brake Control System.................................... 145Brake Fluid.......................................... 421, 463Brake System...................................... 421, 452Fluid Check............................................... 421Master Cylinder......................................... 421Parking...................................................... 231Warning Light............................................ 131Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 235Bulb Replacement......................................... 351Bulbs, Light.......................................... 212, 351
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Cab Top Clearance Lights.............................. 357Camera.......................................................... 309Camera, AUX........................................ 311, 318Camera, Rear...................................... 309, 312Camper............................................................ 98Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)......... 460Capacities, Fluid.................................. 459, 460Caps, Filler Oil (Engine)...................................... 396, 402Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 419Car Washes................................................... 448Carbon Monoxide Warning.................. 209, 456
Cargo Light....................................................... 52Cellular Phone.............................................. 540Center High Mounted Stop Light................... 356Center Seat Storage Compartment.................. 81Charge Air Cooler.......................................... 421Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 430Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light).............................................. 143Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 209Checks, Safety.............................................. 209Child Restraint.............................................. 191Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 194Child Seat Installation..................... 202, 204How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 201Infant And Child Restraints....................... 192Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 199Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 195Older Children And Child Restraints......... 193Seating Positions...................................... 195Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 454CleaningWheels..................................................... 442Climate Control................................................ 57Automatic.................................................... 61Manual........................................................ 57Cold Weather Operation............................... 217Compact Spare Tire...................................... 441Contract, Service.......................................... 549Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 419
Cooling System............................................. 417Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 418Coolant Level................................... 418, 420Cooling Capacity.............................. 459, 460Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 420Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 418Inspection................................................. 420Points To Remember................................ 420Pressure Cap............................................ 419Radiator Cap............................................. 419Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).... 418, 459, 461, 464Corrosion Protection..................................... 447Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 280, 282Cruise Light................................................... 141Cupholders.......................................................86Customer Assistance.................................... 548Cybersecurity................................................ 467
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Daytime Running Lights...................................49Dealer Service............................................... 401Defroster, Rear Window...................................57Defroster, Windshield............................ 57, 210Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..............................55Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 142Diesel Exhaust Brake.................................... 232Diesel Fuel.................................................... 456Diesel Fuel Requirements............................. 456
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554 Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming
..................... 412Differential, Limited Slip................................ 270Disabled Vehicle Towing................................ 381Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 420Do Not Disturb............................................... 545Door Ajar........................................................ 133Door Ajar Light............................................... 133Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 30Doors............................................................... 26Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter............ 409Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 33DrivingOff-Pavement............................................ 261Off-Road.................................................... 261Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water..................................... 343Dual Rear Wheels................................ 445, 452
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 145Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 144Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 149, 153Electrical Power Outlets................................... 86Electronic Range Select (ERS)............. 238, 243Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................146Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 132Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.... 246, 250Emergency Braking........................................ 231
Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 380Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 346Jump Starting........................................... 375Emission Control System Maintenance........ 143Engine......................................... 396, 397, 398Air Cleaner................................................ 403Block Heater.................................... 220, 229Break-In Recommendations..................... 230Compartment.................................. 397, 398Compartment Identification...................... 396Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 461, 464Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 209, 456Fails To Start............................................ 216Flooded, Starting...................................... 216Fuel Requirements.......................... 454, 459Identifcation.................................... 397, 398Idling........................................................ 226Jump Starting........................................... 375Oil..................................401, 459, 461, 464Oil Filler Cap.................................... 396, 402Oil Filter.................................................... 403Oil Reset................................................... 115Oil Selection.................................... 401, 459Oil Synthetic............................................. 403Overheating.............................................. 379Runaway................................................... 319Starting..................................................... 214Engine Oil Viscosity....................................... 402
Enhanced Accident Response Feature...189, 384

Entry System, Illuminated................................54Ethanol.......................................................... 454Exhaust Brake............................................... 232Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 209, 456Exhaust System..........................209, 416, 425Exterior Lighting...............................................48Exterior Lights........................................ 48, 212
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 403Air Conditioning................................. 69, 406Engine Fuel............................................... 409Engine Oil............................... 403, 461, 464Engine Oil Disposal................................... 403FlashersTurn Signals.............................. 51, 141, 212Flash-To-Pass...................................................50Flat Tire Stowage.......................................... 372Fluid Capacities................................... 459, 460Fluid Leaks.................................................... 212Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 421Fluid, Brake................................................... 463Fluids And Lubricants........................... 461, 464Fog Lights.............................................. 51, 355Fold Flat Load Floor.........................................84Fold-Flat Seats.................................................33Forward Collision Warning............................ 160Four Wheel Drive........................................... 246

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Four-Way Hazard Flasher
............................... 346Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 380Front Axle (Differential).................................. 424Fuel..................................................... 454, 456Adding............................................. 319, 320Additives................................................... 454Capacity.................................................... 460Clean Air.................................................... 454Diesel.............................................. 456, 464Ethanol...................................................... 454Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................................... 320Filter.......................................................... 409Gasoline.................................................... 454Light.......................................................... 135Materials Added........................................ 454Methanol................................................... 454Octane Rating................................. 454, 461Requirements........................ 454, 456, 459Specifications............................................ 457Tank Capacity............................................ 459Fueling........................................................... 320Fuses............................................................. 358
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).................... 76Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............................... 320Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 454Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 454Gauges Voltage...................................................... 223
Gear Ranges................................................. 240Gear Selector Override................................. 377Glass Cleaning.............................................. 451Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 326Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 325GuideBody Builders.............................................. 12GVWR............................................................ 324
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
....................... 343Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 346Head Restraints............................................... 38Head Rests...................................................... 38Headlights.................................................... 353Automatic High Beam.................................. 49Cleaning................................................... 447High Beam................................................... 49Lights On Reminder..................................... 51Passing........................................................ 50Switch.......................................................... 48Heated Mirrors................................................. 46Heater, Engine Block.................................... 229Hill Descent Control...................................... 149Hill Descent Control Indicator....................... 149Hill Start Assist.............................................. 151HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 329
Hoisting......................................................... 429HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................76Hood Prop........................................................74Hood Release...................................................74Hub Caps...................................................... 374
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Idle-Up Feature............................................. 226Ignition.............................................................17Switch..........................................................17Illuminated Entry..............................................54In Vehicle HelpVehicle User Guide......................................13Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 42, 43, 346Instrument Cluster............................... 110, 112Descriptions.............................................. 141Display...................................................... 113Engine Oil Reset....................................... 115Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 451Integrated Trailer Brake Control.................... 332Interior Appearance Care.............................. 450Interior Lights...................................................53Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................55Intervention Regeneration Strategy..... 125, 413Introduction.....................................................11Inverter Outlet (115V)......................................88iPod/USB/MP3 Control................................. 53811

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Manual Park Release
............................................. 378Service...................................................... 551Media Hub..................................................... 538Memory Seat................................................... 31Memory Settings............................................. 31Methanol....................................................... 454Mirrors............................................................. 42Electric Powered......................................... 44Heated........................................................ 46Memory....................................................... 31Outside........................................................ 44Rearview..................................... 42, 43, 346Trailer Towing.............................................. 46Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................ 12Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 163Mopar Parts................................................... 550MP3 Control.................................................. 538Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 48
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Navigation System (Uconnect GPS)............... 309New Vehicle Break-In Period.......................... 230Noise ControlMaintenance............................................. 425Tampering Prohibited................................ 426Noise Emission Warranty..................... 425, 426
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 172Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)..................... 454Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road).......... 261, 344Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement).......... 261, 344Oil Change Indicator..................................... 390Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 403Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 403Oil Pressure Light.......................................... 132Oil Reset....................................................... 115Oil, Engine................................... 401, 461, 464Capacity........................................... 459, 460Change Interval........................................ 401Dipstick.................................................... 399Disposal................................................... 403Filter....................................... 403, 461, 464Filter Disposal........................................... 403Identification Logo.................................... 402Materials Added To.................................. 403Pressure Warning Light............................ 132Recommendation............................ 401, 459Synthetic.................................................. 403Viscosity.......................................... 402, 459Onboard Diagnostic System.......................... 142Operating Precautions.................................. 142Operator ManualOwner's Manual..................................12, 551Outside Rearview Mirrors................................ 44
Overdrive....................................................... 244Overdrive OFF Switch.................................... 244Overheating, Engine...................................... 379
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Paint Care..................................................... 447Panic Alarm......................................................15Parking Brake............................................... 231ParkSense System, Rear...................... 296, 301Passive Entry....................................................28Pedals, Adjustable...........................................42Perform Service Indicator, Reset.................. 390Pets............................................................... 209Pickup Box................................................90, 92Pinch Protection...............................................73Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 433PowerDistribution Center (Fuses)....................... 358Door Locks...................................................27Mirrors.........................................................44Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)..........86, 88Seats...........................................................35Side Steps...................................................27Sliding Rear Window....................................71Steering.......................................................44Sunroof........................................................72Windows......................................................7011

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558 Power Seats Down
........................................................... 35Forward....................................................... 35Rearward..................................................... 35Recline........................................................ 35Tilt............................................................... 35Up................................................................ 35Power Steering Fluid...................................... 463Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................180PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 180
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 437Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).. 418, 419Radio Operation............................................ 540Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 56Ramp Travel Index......................................... 261Rear Axle (Differential)................................... 424Rear Camera................................................. 312Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails............................ 96Rear Cross Path............................................. 156Rear ParkSense System...................... 296, 301Rear Window, Sliding....................................... 71Reclining Rear Seats....................................... 34Recreational Towing...................................... 339Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 341Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N).. 342Reformulated Gasoline.................................. 454Refrigerant.................................................... 406
Release, Hood................................................. 74Release, Tailgate............................................. 74Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 173Remote Keyless Entry...................................... 14Panic Alarm................................................. 15Programming Additional Key Fobs........ 16, 24Remote Start (Diesel)...................................... 21Remote Start (Gasoline).................................. 19Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 20Uconnect Customer Programmable Features............................. 478, 497, 516Uconnect Settings.................. 478, 497, 516Replacement Bulbs...................................... 351Replacement Keys........................................... 24Replacement Tires........................................ 439Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 550Resetting Perform Service Indicator............. 390Restraints, Child........................................... 191Restraints, Head.............................................. 38Rotation, Tires.............................................. 444
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 210Safety Checks Outside Vehicle..................... 212Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 550Safety Information, Tire................................ 429Safety Tips.................................................... 209Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 209Schedule, Maintenance................................ 385
Seat Belt Reminder....................................... 130Seat Belts............................................ 173, 210Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 177Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 177Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage............................................ 177Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 180Child Restraints........................................ 191Energy Management Feature................... 180Extender................................................... 179Front Seat........................................ 173, 176Inspection................................................. 210Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 176Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 177Operating Instructions.............................. 176Pregnant Women...................................... 180Pretensioners........................................... 180Reminder.................................................. 173Seat Belt Extender.................................... 179Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 180Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 173Untwisting Procedure................................ 177Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 450Seats.................................................. 33, 34, 35Adjustment...........................................33, 35Easy Entry....................................................36Folding Floor................................................84Head Restraints...........................................38

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560 Inflation Pressure
...................................... 436Life Of Tires............................................... 439Load Capacity.................................. 433, 434
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)... 136, 163
Quality Grading.......................................... 446Radial........................................................ 437Replacement............................................. 439Rotation.................................................... 444Safety.............................................. 429, 435Sizes.......................................................... 430Snow Tires................................................. 440Spare Tires...................................... 441, 442Spinning.................................................... 438Trailer Towing............................................ 331Tread Wear Indicators............................... 438Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 452To Open Hood.................................................. 74Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight....................... 330Tonneau Cover.................................... 100, 448Tonneau Cover Cleaning................................ 448Torque Converter Clutch................................ 245
Towing................................................. 325, 381Disabled Vehicle....................................... 381Guide........................................................ 330Recreational............................................. 339Weight...................................................... 330Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 339Traction......................................................... 343Traction Control............................................ 153Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 153Trailer Towing............................................... 325Cooling System Tips................................. 336Hitches..................................................... 329Minimum Requirements........................... 330Mirrors......................................................... 46Tips........................................................... 335Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 330Wiring....................................................... 334Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 330Trailer Weight................................................ 330Transfer Case............................................... 425Electronically Shifted....................... 246, 250Fluid................................................ 463, 466
Transmission................................................. 235Automatic............................... 235, 239, 422Fluid................................................. 463, 466Maintenance............................................ 422Shifting..................................................... 233Transporting Pets.......................................... 209Tread Wear Indicators................................... 438Turn Signals......................... 51, 141, 353, 355
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UconnectUconnect Settings
.......................... 476, 478,494, 497, 514, 516Uconnect PhoneCall Continuation...................................... 537Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features... 28, 476, 478, 494, 497, 514, 516Passive Entry Programming............... 28, 476, 494, 514Uconnect Voice Command............................ 541Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 446

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