2021 RAM 1500 Owners Manual

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Jack Location
................................................. 377Jump Starting................................................ 386
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Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs
.............. 20Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)............................................................... 18Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)............................................................... 20Keyless Enter-N-Go................................. 28, 143Passive Entry............................................... 28Keys................................................................. 17
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Lane Change And Turn Signals........................ 55Lane Change Assist......................................... 55LaneSense.................................................... 199Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 336Latches.......................................................... 371Hood........................................................... 84Lead Free Gasoline........................................ 468Leaks, Fluid................................................... 371Life Of Tires................................................... 452Light Bulbs........................................... 371, 437
Lights............................................................ 371Air Bag.................................... 126, 342, 369Brake Assist Warning............................... 314Brake Warning.......................................... 126Bulb Replacement.................................... 437Cargo........................................................... 56Center Mounted Stop............................... 442Courtesy/Reading....................................... 57Cruise....................................................... 136Daytime Running......................................... 53Electronic Stability Program (ESP)Indicator............................................... 128Exterior...............................................52, 371Fog........................................................... 441Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 373Headlights............................................ 52, 54High Beam................................................... 53High Beam/Low Beam Select...................... 53Hill Descent Control Indicator................... 315Illuminated Entry......................................... 58Interior......................................................... 57Lights On Reminder..................................... 55Low Fuel................................................... 131Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 130Park.......................................................... 135Passing........................................................ 54
Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 126Security Alarm.......................................... 127Service...................................................... 437Traction Control........................................ 314Turn Signals............55, 136, 371, 439, 441Warning Instrument ClusterDescriptions................................ 128, 136Limited-Slip Differential....................... 174, 427Load Shed Battery Saver Mode..................... 125Load Shed Battery Saver On......................... 125Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction........... 125Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............ 125Loading Vehicle............................................. 213Tires.......................................................... 447LocksAutomatic Door............................................30Child Protection...........................................31Power Door..................................................28Low Tire Pressure System............................. 327Lubrication, Body.......................................... 418Lug Nuts........................................................ 467Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 467
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Maintenance.............................................81, 84Maintenance Free Battery............................ 409Maintenance Schedule............... 395, 399, 40011

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Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine)
.......................................................... 130Manual Service...................................................... 482Media Hub....................................................... 72Media Mode.................................................. 268Memory Seat................................................... 32Memory Settings............................................. 32Methanol....................................................... 469Mirrors............................................................. 44Electric Powered......................................... 47Heated........................................................ 48Memory....................................................... 32Outside........................................................ 46Rearview..................................... 44, 45, 373Trailer Towing.............................................. 48Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................ 11Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 327Mopar Parts................................................... 481MP3 Control.................................................... 72Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 53
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New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 150, 151
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Occupant Restraints...................................... 334Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 468, 469Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road).................... 235
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)................... 235Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 410Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 410Oil Pressure Light.......................................... 128Oil, Engine............................................ 410, 475Capacity.................................................... 474Dipstick.................................................... 408Disposal................................................... 410Filter................................................ 410, 475Filter Disposal........................................... 410Identification Logo.................................... 410Materials Added To.................................. 410Pressure Warning Light............................ 128Recommendation............................ 410, 474Synthetic.................................................. 410Viscosity................................................... 474Onboard Diagnostic System.......................... 137Operating Precautions.................................. 137Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 482Outside Rearview Mirrors................................ 46Overheating, Engine...................................... 389
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Paint Care..................................................... 461Parking Brake............................................... 151ParkSense Active Park Assist........................ 195ParkSense System, Rear.............................. 189Passive Entry................................................... 28Pedals, Adjustable........................................... 43
Pets............................................................... 369Phone Mode.................................................. 271Pickup Box................................................90, 92Pinch Protection........................................81, 83Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 447PowerDistribution Center (Fuses).............. 428, 432Door Locks...................................................28Mirrors.........................................................47Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)..........74, 75Seats...........................................................36Side Steps...................................................28Sliding Rear Window....................................79Steering............................................. 47, 174Sunroof.................................................80, 82Windows......................................................77Power SeatsDown...........................................................36Forward.......................................................36Rearward.....................................................36Recline.........................................................37Tilt................................................................37Up................................................................36Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 340Presets.......................................................... 265PretensionersSeat Belts................................................. 340

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Radial Ply Tires
.............................................. 451Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).. 421, 423Radio Presets...................................................... 265Radio Controls............................................... 259Radio Mode................................................... 259Radio Operation.................................. 259, 309Radio Remote Controls.................................. 259Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 59Rear Axle (Differential)................................... 426Rear Camera................................................. 204Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails............................ 91Rear Cross Path............................................. 321Rear ParkSense System................................ 189Rear Window, Sliding....................................... 79Reclining Rear Seats....................................... 36Recreational Towing...................................... 230Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 232Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N).. 233Reformulated Gasoline.................................. 469Refrigerant.................................................... 415Registering SiriusXM Guardian...................... 283Release, Hood................................................. 84Release, Tailgate............................................. 85Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 335Remote Features, Door Lock/Unlock.. 290, 302Remote Features, Horn And Lights................291Remote Features, Starting.................. 291, 303
Remote Keyless EntryProgramming Additional Key Fobs............... 20Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 259Remote Start (Diesel)...................................... 25Remote Start (Gasoline).................................. 22Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 23Remote Starting System........................... 22, 25Remove, Tailgate............................................. 86Replacement Bulbs...................................... 437Replacement Tires........................................ 453Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 481Restraints, Child........................................... 355Restraints, Head.............................................. 40Roadside Assistance............................ 292, 302Rotation, Tires.............................................. 460
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Safety........................................................... 258Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 369Safety Checks Outside Vehicle..................... 371Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 481Safety Features............................................. 258Safety Information, Tire................................ 443Safety Tips.................................................... 369Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 371Satellite Radio.............................................. 261Saved Radio Stations................................... 265
Schedule, Maintenance..............395, 399, 400Seat Belt Reminder....................................... 126Seat Belts............................................ 335, 369Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 339Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 339Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage............................................ 339Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 341Child Restraints........................................ 355Energy Management Feature................... 340Extender................................................... 340Front Seat............................... 335, 336, 338Inspection................................................. 369Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 338Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 339Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 336Operating Instructions.............................. 338Pregnant Women...................................... 340Pretensioners........................................... 340Rear Seat.................................................. 336Reminder.................................................. 335Seat Belt Extender.................................... 340Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 340Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 335Untwisting Procedure................................ 339Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 465
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Seats
................................................. 34, 35, 36Adjustment........................................... 34, 36Easy Entry................................................... 37Head Restraints.......................................... 40Memory....................................................... 32Power.......................................................... 36Rear Folding................................................ 34Reclining Rear............................................. 36Tilting.......................................................... 34Security System...................................... 26, 127Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)...................475Send & Go........................................... 293, 302Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 20Service Assistance......................................... 479Service Contract............................................ 480Service Manuals............................................ 482Settings, Audio.............................................. 266Shifting.......................................................... 154Automatic Transmission............................ 156Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)................................... 232Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of TransferCase Neutral (N)................................... 233Shoulder Belts............................................... 336Side Steps, Power............................................ 28Signals, Turn..................................55, 136, 371Sirius Satellite Radio..................................... 261Favorites................................................... 264Replay....................................................... 262
SiriusXM Satellite RadioBrowse in SXM......................................... 264Favorites................................................... 264Replay...................................................... 262Sliding Rear Window, Power............................ 79Smart Watch................................................. 300Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 458Snow Plow.................................................... 227Snow Tires.................................................... 454SOS Call............................................... 286, 301Spare Tires.......................................... 455, 456Spark Plugs................................................... 475Speed Control (Cruise Control)..................... 179Starting....................................... 140, 143, 144Automatic Transmission........................... 141Button......................................................... 21Cold Weather............................................ 146Engine Fails To Start................................. 144Starting And Operating......................... 143, 144Starting Procedures............................. 143, 144Starting Procedures (Gas Engines)............... 140SteeringPower....................................................... 174Tilt Column.................................................. 31Wheel, Heated...................................... 31, 32Wheel, Tilt.................................................... 31Steering Wheel Audio Controls..................... 259Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System...... 259
Steps, Power Side............................................28Stolen Vehicle Assistance.................... 297, 303Storage............................................................68Storage Compartment, Center Seat.................68Storage, Vehicle..................................... 66, 461Store Radio Presets...................................... 265Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 461Sun Roof..................................... 80, 81, 82, 84Sunglasses Storage.........................................70Sunshade Operation........................................81SuspensionAir.................................................... 165, 169Sway Control, Trailer..................................... 318Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 410
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Tailgate Removal.............................................86Tailgate, Electronic Lowering...........................85Telescoping Steering Column...........................31Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).............65TiltDown...........................................................37Up................................................................37Tilt Steering Column.........................................31Tip Start........................................................ 143Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 447Tire Markings................................................ 443Tire Safety Information.................................. 443

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Tires
................................... 371, 449, 455, 460Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 452Air Pressure............................................... 449Chains....................................................... 458Compact Spare......................................... 455Dual........................................................... 467General Information........................ 449, 455High Speed................................................ 451Inflation Pressure...................................... 450Life Of Tires............................................... 452Load Capacity............................................ 447Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........................................ 131, 327Quality Grading.......................................... 460Radial........................................................ 451Replacement............................................. 453Rotation.................................................... 460Safety.............................................. 443, 449Sizes.......................................................... 444Snow Tires................................................. 454Spare Tires...................................... 455, 456Spinning.................................................... 452Trailer Towing............................................ 222Tread Wear Indicators............................... 452Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 467To Open Hood.................................................. 84Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight....................... 219Tonneau Cover....................................... 97, 462Tonneau Cover Cleaning................................ 462
Towing................................................. 214, 392Disabled Vehicle....................................... 392Guide........................................................ 218Recreational............................................. 230Weight...................................................... 218Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 230Traction......................................................... 234Traction Control............................................ 318Trailer Reverse Steering Control................... 219Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 318Trailer Towing............................................... 214Hitches..................................................... 218Minimum Requirements........................... 221Mirrors......................................................... 48Tips........................................................... 227Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 219Wiring....................................................... 225Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 218Trailer Weight................................................ 218Transfer Case............................................... 427Electronically Shifted....................... 161, 163Fluid......................................................... 478Transmission................................................ 156Automatic........................................ 156, 426Fluid......................................................... 478Maintenance............................................ 426Shifting..................................................... 154Transporting Pets.......................................... 369Tread Wear Indicators.................................. 452Turn Signals......................... 55, 136, 439, 441
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UconnectPhone Call Features
................................. 276Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone................................... 279Uconnect App................................................ 284Uconnect Phone................................... 272, 273Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress..................... 278Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress................ 277Bluetooth Communication Link................ 281Call Continuation...................................... 279Call Controls............................................. 277Call Termination....................................... 279Cancel Command..................................... 273Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing................ 275Help Command......................................... 273Join Calls.................................................. 279Making A Phone Or Audio Device AFavorite................................................ 275Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress........................................ 278Managing Your Favorites.......................... 276Natural Speech......................................... 272Operation.................................................. 272Overview................................................... 27111

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Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone
................................................... 273Phonebook Download............................... 275Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold............... 278Power-Up................................................... 281Recent Calls.............................................. 277Redial........................................................ 279To Remove A Favorite............................... 276Toggling Between Calls............................. 278Touch-Tone Number Entry......................... 277Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone.. 279Voice Command........................................ 279Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features............. 28Passive Entry Programming......................... 28Uconnect System........................................... 256Uniform Tire Quality Grades........................... 460Unleaded Gasoline........................................ 468Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................... 339USB................................................................. 72Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area........................... 91
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Vehicle Finder...................................... 295, 303Vehicle Health Alert...................................... 298Vehicle Health Report................................... 297Vehicle Loading................................... 213, 447Vehicle Maintenance.................................... 409Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.................... 11Vehicle Notifications..................................... 298Vehicle Storage.......................................66, 461Voice Command............................................... 41Voice Recognition System (VR)........................ 41
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Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Descriptions)
................................................. 131Warnings And Cautions.................................... 11Warranty Information.................................... 481Washers, Windshield.................................... 408Washing Vehicle........................................... 462WaterDriving Through........................................ 234
Water SeparatorDiesel Fuel................................................ 412Wheel And Wheel Tire Care........................... 456Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim........................... 456Wi-fi............................................................... 296Wind Buffeting.................................................80Window Fogging...............................................66Windows..........................................................77Power...........................................................77Rear Sliding.................................................79Reset Auto-Up..............................................78Windshield Defroster.................................... 369Windshield Washers.............................. 58, 408Fluid................................................... 58, 408Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 418Windshield Wipers...........................................58Wipers Blade Replacement........................... 418Wipers, Rain Sensitive.....................................59Wireless Charging Pad.....................................77

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WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
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
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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.

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