2022 RAM 1500 wheel

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE461
TRACTION GRADES
The Traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement, as measured under
controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
TEMPERATURE GRADES
The Temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat, when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than three
weeks, we recommend that you take the following
steps to minimize the drain on your vehicle's
battery:
Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for about
five minutes in the fresh air and high blower
setting. This will ensure adequate system lubri-
cation to minimize the possibility of compressor
damage when the system is started again.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
A
GENTS
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to
geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that
make roads passable in snow and ice and those
that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during
other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in
your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your
vehicle to airborne contaminants, road surfaces on
which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold
weather and other extreme conditions will have an
adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody
protection.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and
does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation,
or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
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Special Care
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you
drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage
at least once a month.
It is important that the drain holes in the lower
edges of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be
kept clear and open.
If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the
paint, touch them up immediately.
If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or
similar cause that destroys the paint and protec -
tive coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon
as possible.
If you carry special cargo such as chemicals,
fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such
materials are well packaged and sealed.
If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads,
consider mud or stone shields behind each
wheel.
Use Mopar® Touch Up Paint on scratches as
soon as possible. An authorized dealer has
touch up paint to match the color of your
vehicle.
Spray-On Bedliner – If Equipped
During ownership, the shine and luster of the
Spray-On Bedliner can fade from oxidation, road
dirt, heavy-duty hauling and hard water stains.
Weathering and UV exposure will lead to fading.
To help maintain the appearance of your Spray-On
Bedliner, the manufacturer recommends you
periodically rinse all loose dirt from your truck bed
and clean your truck at least twice per year using
the Mopar® Spray-On Bedliner Conditioner
available at a local authorized dealer. To Help Maintain The Appearance Of Your
Spray-On Bedliner, Follow The Steps Below:


1. Rinse your truck bed out with water to remove any loose dirt and debris.

2. Mix a mild soap or detergent with water. Then apply solution with a soft cloth or brush.
3. Rinse bedliner with water.
4. Once dry, apply a small amount of Mopar® Spray-On Bedliner Conditioner to a moist towel
or sponge and wipe over the entire surface of
the truck bedliner.
Spray-On Bedliners are chemically-resistant to
many different types of chemicals (including
gasoline, oil, hydraulic fluids) for short periods of
time. If a spill occurs on your Spray-On Bedliner,
rinse the truck out as soon as possible to avoid
permanent damage.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle
brush, metal polishes, or oven cleaner. These
products may damage the bumper’s protec -
tive finish. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Only car wash
soap, Mopar® Chrome Cleaner, or equivalent
is recommended.
Avoid products or automatic car washes that
use acidic solutions, strong alkaline additives,
or harsh brushes. Many aftermarket cleaners
and automatic car washes may damage the
bumper’s protective finish. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Only car wash soap, Mopar®
Chrome Cleaner, or equivalent is recom -
mended.
WARNING!
Do not use silicon-based protection products to
clean your bedliner. Silicon-based products can
become slippery and may result in personal
injury.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
The VIN is found on the left front corner of the
instrument panel, visible through the windshield.
Vehicle Identification Number

NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
BRAKE SYSTEM
If power assist is lost for any reason (for example,
repeated brake applications with the engine off),
the brakes will still function. However, you will
experience a substantial increase in braking effort
to stop the vehicle.
If either the front or rear hydraulic system lose
normal braking capability, the remaining system
will still function with some loss of overall braking
effectiveness. This will be evident by increased
pedal travel during application, greater pedal force
required to slow or stop, and the Brake Warning
Light and the ABS Warning Light will activate
during brake use.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to
ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the
vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed and
reinstalled on the vehicle, the lug nuts/bolts
should be torqued using a properly calibrated
torque wrench using a six-sided (hex) deep wall
socket.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
**Use only authorized dealer recommended lug
nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil
before tightening.
NOTE:Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do not
substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to
mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or
loose particles.
Lug Nut/
Bolt
Torque Lug Nut/
Bolt Type**Lug
Nut/Bolt
SizeLug Nut/
Bolt
Socket
Size
130 Ft-Lb
(176 N·m) ConeM14 x
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Wheel Mounting Surface

Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until
each nut/bolt has been tightened twice. Ensure
that the socket is fully engaged on the lug nut/bolt
(do not insert it halfway).
After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut/bolt
torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are
properly seated against the wheel.

Four, Five, And Six Lug Nuts/Bolts Torque Pattern

FUEL REQUIREMENTS — GASOLINE ENGINE
While operating on gasoline with the required
octane number, hearing a light knocking sound
from the engine is not a cause for concern.
However, if the engine is heard making a heavy
knocking sound, see a dealer immediately. Use of
gasoline with a lower than recommended octane
number can cause engine failure and may void or
not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as
hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you
experience these symptoms, try another brand of
gasoline before considering service for the vehicle.
3.6L ENGINE
Do not use E-85 flex fuel or ethanol blends greater
than 15% in this engine. This engine is designed to meet all
emissions regulations and provide
optimum fuel economy and
performance when using high quality
unleaded “Regular” gasoline having a posted
octane number of 87 as specified by the (R+M)/
2 method. The use of higher octane “Premium”
gasoline is not required, as it will not provide any
benefit over “Regular” gasoline in these engines.
5.7L ENGINE
Do not use E-85 flex fuel or ethanol blends greater
than 15% in this engine.
This engine is designed to meet all
emissions regulations and provide
satisfactory fuel economy and
performance when using high-quality
unleaded gasoline having an octane range of 87 to
89 as specified by the (R+M)/2 method. The use of
89 octane “Plus” gasoline is recommended for
optimum performance and fuel economy.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the
jack, do not tighten the lug nuts/bolts fully until
the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow
this warning may result in personal injury.
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482 Bed Divider
...................................................... 97Bed Step.......................................................... 90Bedliner......................................................... 463Belts, Seat..................................................... 368Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 319Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular MobilePhone Or Audio Device After Pairing
..... 276Body Builders Guide........................................ 11Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 418Bodywork....................................................... 461B-Pillar Location............................................. 448Brake Assist System...................................... 313Brake Control System.................................... 313Brake Fluid.......................................... 425, 476Brake System...................................... 425, 466Fluid Check............................................... 425Master Cylinder......................................... 425Parking...................................................... 150Warning Light............................................ 128Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 154Bulb Replacement......................................... 438Bulbs, Light.......................................... 370, 438
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Camera.......................................................... 199Camera, AUX.................................................. 203Camera, Rear................................................ 199Camera, Surround View................................. 200
Camera, Trailer 360...................................... 203Capacities, Fuel............................................ 472Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............................................... 403Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 423Car Washes................................................... 462Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 370Care And Maintenance................................. 461Cargo Light..............................................57, 135CD................................................................. 270Cellular Phone.............................................. 302Center High Mounted Stop Light................... 443Center Seat Storage Compartment.................. 70Charge Air Cooler.......................................... 424Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 445Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)......................... 139Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 368Checks, Safety.............................................. 368Child Restraint.............................................. 354Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 357Child Seat Installation..................... 363, 364How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 362Infant And Child Restraints....................... 356Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 361Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren................................................ 359Older Children And Child Restraints......... 357Seating Positions...................................... 358
Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 468CleaningWheels...................................................... 457Climate Control................................................62Automatic....................................................62Manual........................................................65Cold Weather Operation................................ 145Compact Spare Tire...................................... 456Connected Services...................................... 282Connected Services FAQ............................... 297Connected Services Features....................... 286Connected Services, Getting Started............ 284Connected Services, Introduction................. 283Contract, Service........................................... 478Controls........................................................ 262Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 423Cooling System.................................... 130, 421Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 422Coolant Level..........................421, 423, 424Cooling Capacity....................................... 472Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 423Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 422Inspection........................................ 423, 424Points To Remember................................ 424Pressure Cap............................................ 423Radiator Cap............................................. 423Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 422, 472, 473Corrosion Protection..................................... 461

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Cruise Control Accel/Decel
............................................... 177Cancel....................................................... 177Resume..................................................... 177Cruise Control (Speed Control)... 133, 176, 178Cruise Light......................................... 136, 137Customer Assistance..................................... 477Cybersecurity................................................. 233
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Daytime Running Lights................................... 55Dealer Service............................................... 408Defroster, Windshield...................... 62, 65, 368Deleting A Phone........................................... 276Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 138Diesel Exhaust Fluid...................................... 209Adding....................................................... 209Fill Procedure............................................ 210Storage...................................................... 209Diesel Fuel..................................................... 469Diesel Fuel Requirements............................. 469Bulk Storage Of......................................... 209Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming..................... 414Differential, Limited Slip................................ 173Dimmer Control Switch.................................... 60Disable Vehicle Towing.................................. 390
Disc Drive..................................................... 270Disconnecting............................................... 276DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 423Disturb.......................................................... 279Door Ajar Light..................................... 129, 130Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 32Doors............................................................... 28Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter............ 412Driver Memory Presets................................. 268Driver’s Seat Back Tilt...................................... 35DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or ShallowStanding Water
.................................... 231Driving Tips................................................... 230Dual Rear Wheels......................................... 466
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 313Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 312Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 314, 319Electric Parking Brake................................... 150Electric Power Steering................................. 173Electrical Power Outlets................................... 76Electronic Range Select (ERS)...................... 158Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)........................................... 131, 132, 314
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 129Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.... 160, 162Emergency Braking....................................... 327Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 386Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 389Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 371Jump Starting........................................... 384Emission Control System Maintenance......... 139Engine........................................................... 403Air Cleaner................................................ 410Block Heater............................................. 149Break-In Recommendations..................... 150Compartment............... 403, 404, 405, 406CompartmentIdentification............ 403, 404, 405, 406Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 473Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 370Fails To Start............................................. 143Flooded, Starting...................................... 143Fuel Requirements.......................... 467, 472Idling......................................................... 147Jump Starting........................................... 384Oil...........................................409, 472, 473Oil Filler Cap............................................. 403Oil Filter.................................................... 409
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484 Oil Selection
.................................... 409, 472Oil Synthetic.............................................. 409Oil Temperature........................................ 130Overheating............................................... 387Starting........................................... 141, 144Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 352, 392Entry System, Illuminated................................ 60Ethanol.......................................................... 468Exhaust Gas Cautions.................................... 370Exhaust System................................... 370, 420Exterior Lights......................................... 54, 370
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Family Alerts.................................................. 296FiltersAir Cleaner................................................. 410Air Conditioning.................................. 68, 416Engine Fuel............................................... 412Engine Oil........................................ 409, 473Engine Oil Disposal................................... 409FlashersTurn Signals.................................... 137, 370Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 55Flat Tire Stowage........................................... 382Fluid Capacities............................................. 472Fluid Leaks.................................................... 370Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 425Fluid, Brake................................................... 476
Fog Lights..................................... 57, 136, 442Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 35Forward Collision Warning.......... 133, 135, 325Four Wheel Drive............... 133, 135, 137, 160Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 371Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 389Front Axle (Differential)................................. 427Fuel............................................. 208, 467, 469Adding............................................. 207, 208Additives................................................... 468Clean Air................................................... 468Ethanol..................................................... 468Filter......................................................... 412Gasoline................................................... 467Light......................................................... 132Materials Added....................................... 468Methanol.................................................. 468Octane Rating.................................. 467, 473Requirements......................... 467, 469, 472Specifications........................................... 470Tank Capacity........................................... 472Fuel Saver Technology.................................. 174Fuses............................................................ 427
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 49Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 468Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 468GaugesVoltage..................................................... 146
Glass Cleaning.............................................. 465Grocery Bag Retainer.......................................41Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 213Gross Combination Weight Rating................ 213Gross Trailer Weight...................................... 213Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 213GuideBody Builders...............................................11GVWR............................................................ 211
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
................... 231Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 371Head Restraints...............................................41Head Rests......................................................41Headlights............................................ 136, 440Cleaning.................................................... 462Delay...........................................................56High Beam......................................... 55, 137High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........55Lights On Reminder.....................................56On With Wipers............................................56Passing........................................................55Switch..........................................................54Heads Up Display (HUD)....................... 121, 122Heated Mirrors.................................................49Heated Seats...................................................39Heated Steering Wheel....................................34

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488 Power Steering
.............................................. 173Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................340Presets.......................................................... 268Pressure Washing.......................................... 408Pretensioners Seat Belts.................................................. 340Profile Settings.............................................. 236
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 452Radiator Cap
(Coolant Pressure Cap)........................ 421, 423RadioOff Road Pages......................................... 306Presets...................................................... 268Settings..................................................... 234Sound Setting............................................ 255Radio Controls............................................... 262Radio Mode................................................... 262Radio Operation.................................. 262, 302Radio Remote Controls.................................. 262Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 62RamBox........................................................... 94RamBox Safety................................................ 96Rear Axle (Differential)................................... 427Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails............................ 93Rear Cross Path............................................. 322Rear ParkSense System................................ 186Rear Window, Sliding....................................... 81Reclining Rear Seats....................................... 37
Recreational Towing..................................... 227Four-Wheel Drive Models......................... 228Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 229Shifting Out Of Transfer CaseNeutral (N)........................................... 230Two-Wheel Drive Models.......................... 228Reformulated Gasoline................................. 468Refrigerant.................................................... 415Registering SiriusXM Guardian..................... 284Release, Hood................................................. 85Release, Tailgate............................................. 86Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 335Remote Features, Door Lock/Unlock... 290, 298Remote Features, Horn And Lights............... 291Remote Features, Starting................... 290, 299Remote Keyless EntryProgramming Additional Key Fobs............... 22Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 262Remote Start (Diesel)...................................... 27Remote Start (Gasoline).................................. 24Remote StartingComfort Systems......................................... 26Exit Remote Start Mode.............................. 25Remote Starting System........................... 24, 27Remove, Tailgate............................................. 88Replacement Bulbs...................................... 438Replacement Tires........................................ 454Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 479Restraints, Child........................................... 354Restraints, Head.............................................. 41
Roadside Assistance............................ 291, 298Rotation, Tires............................................... 460
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Safety............................................................ 261Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 368Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 369Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 479Safety Features............................................. 261Safety Information, Tire................................. 444Safety Tips.................................................... 368Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 370Satellite Radio............................................... 264Saved Radio Stations.................................... 268Schedule, Maintenance..............393, 398, 399Seat Belt Reminder....................................... 130Seat Belts............................................ 335, 368Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 339Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 339Adjustable Upper Shoulder BeltAnchorage............................................ 339Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 340Child Restraints........................................ 354Energy Management Feature................... 340Extender................................................... 339Front Seat............................... 335, 336, 338Inspection................................................. 368Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 338Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 338Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 336

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