
16GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE  
The device is released and the doors can be 
opened as follows:
If the power is restored:
By remote control.
Opening a front door by inserting the key into 
the key cylinder.
If the power is not restored:
Opening the driver side door by mechanical 
key and the other doors (passenger's side 
and sliding side door) by pulling the inner 
handle.
If the child lock was engaged and the previously 
described locking procedure was carried out, 
operating the internal handle will not open the 
door but will only realign the door lock knob. To 
open the door, the outside handle must be 
pulled. The door lock/unlock button is not 
disabled by the engagement of the emergency 
lock.
Double Rear Swing Doors
The rear double swing doors are fitted through 
a fastening system which stops them when they 
reach an opening angle of approximately 
90 degrees.
 Rear Door Check Strap Location
To open them wider to an angle of 180 degrees, 
push the locking device (one on each side) and 
simultaneously open the doors.
Using the key fob, you can do the following:
For cargo versions with swing door/cargo 
doors: centrally unlock the load compart -
ment (sliding side doors + rear swing doors), 
centrally lock all the doors.
For versions with swing door: local unlocking/
locking.
Opening/Closing The First Swing Door From 
The Outside
To open the door, turn the key in the lock or 
push the cargo unlock button on the key fob and 
then pull the exterior handle to the left. To close 
the door, turn the key in the lock or push the 
lock button on the key fob.
Emergency Opening Of The First Swing Door 
From The Inside
From inside the vehicle, use the interior door 
release mechanism located on the left rear trim 
panel.
Opening The Second Swing Door
After having opened the first door, pull the 
handle located on the door face toward the rear 
of the vehicle.
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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF 
EQUIPPED   
The remote sound system controls are located 
on the back surface of the steering wheel. 
Reach behind the wheel to access the switches.
Remote Sound System Controls
The right-hand control is a rocker type switch 
with a push button in the center. Pushing the 
top of the switch will increase the volume, and 
pushing the bottom of the switch will decrease 
the volume.
The push button located in the center of the 
right-hand control to select the source (AM, FM, 
SiriusXM®, or USB) The left-hand control is a rocker type switch with 
a push button in the center. The function of the 
left hand control is different depending on 
which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control 
operation in each mode.
Radio Operation
Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for 
the next available station and pushing the 
bottom of the switch will “Seek” down for the 
next available station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand 
control will tune to the next preset station that 
you have programmed in the radio preset 
button.
Media Mode
Pushing the top of the switch once goes to the 
next track on the selected media (USB/
Bluetooth®). Pushing the bottom of the switch 
once goes to the beginning of the current track, 
or to the beginning of the previous track if it is 
within eight seconds after the current track 
begins to play.
RAM TELEMATICS - IF EQUIPPED
Ram Telematics is designed to help improve 
safety, efficiency, and productivity. It gives you 
complete visibility of your fleet options, whether 
from behind a desk or on a mobile device while 
you are on the go. You can log-in to view near 
real-time and historical activity, including 
location, vehicle health, and driver 
performance.
Activating Ram Telematics In Your Vehicles
Before you get started you will need:
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of 
each vehicle you want to activate.
Your main user’s log-in and password; new 
customers will be asked to register.
If you are a new customer, you will need 
company credit card information or invoice 
number as further proof of customer identifi
-
cation. Don’t worry, you will not be charged.
Go to activate.verizonconnect.com/ram/
#login. If you are an existing Verizon Connect 
customer, enter your company’s log-in 
credentials. New customers will need to 
register to create a new account.
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Camera, Rear
.................................................. 73Capacities, Fluid............................................ 259Caps, Filler Fuel............................................................. 74Oil (Engine)................................................ 221Power Steering............................................ 68Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 229Car Washes................................................... 252Carbon Monoxide Warning.................. 185, 258Cargo Area Cover............................................. 38Cargo Compartment........................................ 38Cargo Tie-Downs.............................................. 38Cellular Phone............................................... 143Certification Label........................................... 75Chains, Tire.................................................... 249Changing A Flat Tire....................................... 194Chart, Tire Sizing............................................ 235Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)............................................................... 57Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 185Checks, Safety............................................... 185Child Restraint............................................... 170Child RestraintsBooster Seats............................................ 173Child Seat Installation..................... 180, 183How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 178Infant And Child Restraints....................... 171
Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 177Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 175Older Children And Child Restraints......... 172Seating Positions...................................... 174Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 256CleaningWheels..................................................... 248Climate Control................................................ 31Cold Weather Operation.................................. 58Compact Spare Tire...................................... 247Contract, Service.......................................... 263Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 229Cooling System............................................. 227Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 228Coolant Level............................................ 230Cooling Capacity....................................... 259Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 229Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 228Inspection........................................ 228, 230Points To Remember................................ 230Pressure Cap............................................ 229Radiator Cap............................................ 229Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..... 228, 259Corrosion Protection..................................... 252Cruise Light...................................................... 55Customer Assistance.................................... 262Customer Programmable Features.................. 87Cybersecurity................................................... 86
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Dealer Service............................................... 223Defroster, Windshield................................... 186Deleting A Phone........................................... 114Diagnostic System, Onboard............................56DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 222Power Steering............................................68Disable Vehicle Towing................................. 211Disconnecting............................................... 114DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 229Disturb.......................................................... 117Door Ajar..........................................................51Door Ajar Light.................................................51Door Locks.......................................................14Doors...............................................................14Driver’s Seat Back Tilt......................................17DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 146Electric Remote Mirrors...................................26Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet).........40Electronic Range Select (ERS).........................67Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................... 14611
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Heated Seats
................................................... 20Heater, Engine Block....................................... 59Hill Start Assist.............................................. 148Hitches Trailer Towing.............................................. 78Hood Prop........................................................ 37Hood Release.................................................. 37
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Ignition............................................................ 12Key....................................................... 10, 12Switch......................................................... 12Ignition Key Removal....................................... 12Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................................. 12Inside Rearview Mirror..................................... 25Instrument Cluster.................................... 43, 44Descriptions................................................ 55Display........................................................ 44Display Controls.......................................... 45Engine Oil Reset.......................................... 46Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.................... 253Interior And Instrument Lights......................... 29Interior Appearance Care............................... 253Interior Lights.................................................. 29iPod Control..................................................... 40iPod/USB/MP3 Control................................... 40Bluetooth Streaming Audio......................... 40
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Jack Location................................................ 194Jack Operation.............................................. 194Jacking And Tire Changing............................ 194Jump Starting............................................... 204
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Key FobProgramming Additional Key Fobs
............... 11Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)............................................................... 11Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)............................................................... 11Keys................................................................. 10Replacement............................................... 11Sentry (Immobilizer).................................... 12
L
Lane Change Assist......................................... 28Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 155Latches......................................................... 187Hood............................................................ 37Leaks, Fluid.................................................. 187Life Of Tires................................................... 245Light Bulbs........................................... 187, 213Lights............................................................ 187Air Bag................................................49, 186Brake Assist Warning............................... 147
Brake Warning.............................................49Bulb Replacement.................................... 213Cruise..........................................................55Daytime Running.........................................27Engine Temperature Warning......................51Exterior.............................................. 27, 187Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 188Headlights...................................................27Interior.........................................................29Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........54Park......................................................28, 55Passing........................................................28Seat Belt Reminder.....................................52Service...................................................... 213Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).............. 149Traction Control........................................ 147Turn Signals....................................... 55, 187Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions.....................................51, 55Loading Vehicle......................................... 75, 76Capacities....................................................76Tires.......................................................... 239LocksPower Door..................................................14Low Tire Pressure System............................. 149Lubrication, Body.......................................... 225Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 25511
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Maintenance Free Battery
............................. 222Maintenance Schedule.................................. 217Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine)..................................................... 54, 57Manual Service...................................................... 264Master CylinderBrakes....................................................... 231Methanol....................................................... 257Mirrors............................................................. 25Electric Powered......................................... 26Electric Remote........................................... 26Exterior Folding........................................... 25Outside........................................................ 25Rearview..................................................... 25Modifications/AlterationsVehicle.......................................................... 8Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 149Mopar Parts................................................... 264
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New Vehicle Break-In Period............................ 60
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Occupant Restraints...................................... 153Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 256, 259Oil Change Indicator........................................ 46Reset........................................................... 46
Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 224Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 224Oil Pressure Light............................................. 51Oil Reset.......................................................... 46Oil, Engine............................................ 223, 259Capacity.................................................... 259Checking................................................... 222Dipstick.................................................... 222Disposal................................................... 224Filter................................................ 224, 259Filter Disposal........................................... 224Identification Logo.................................... 223Materials Added To.................................. 224Pressure Warning Light............................... 51Recommendation............................ 223, 259Synthetic.................................................. 224Viscosity................................................... 259Onboard Diagnostic System............................. 56Operating Precautions..................................... 56Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 264Outside Rearview Mirrors................................ 25Overheating, Engine...................................... 207
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Paint Care..................................................... 252Parking Brake.................................................. 60ParkSense System, Rear................................. 70Passing Light................................................... 28
Personal Settings.............................................87Pets............................................................... 184Phone Mode.................................................. 109Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 239PowerMirrors.........................................................26Steering................................................67, 68Windows......................................................35Power Steering Fluid..................................... 261Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 159Preparation For Jacking....................... 194, 196PretensionersSeat Belts................................................. 159
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 243Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 229Radio Operation............................................ 143Rear Camera....................................................73Rear ParkSense System...................................70Recreational Towing.........................................83Reformulated Gasoline................................. 256Refrigerant.................................................... 225Release, Hood..................................................37Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 154Remote Keyless EntryProgramming Additional Key Fobs...............11Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls....... 142Replacement Bulbs....................................... 213
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