2022 RAM CHASSIS CAB manual transmission

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The gear selection must match vehicle uphill
direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward
gear; vehicle backing uphill is in REVERSE gear).
HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all forward
gears. The system will not activate if the trans -
mission is in PARK or NEUTRAL. For vehicles
equipped with a manual transmission, if the
clutch is pressed, HSA will remain active.
Disabling And Enabling HSA
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To
change the current setting, proceed as follows:
If disabling HSA using your instrument cluster
display, see Ú page 81 for further information.
If disabling HSA using Uconnect Settings, see
Úpage 191 for further information.
Towing With HSA
HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll
back while towing a trailer.
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
RAB may reduce the time required to reach full
braking during emergency braking situations. It
anticipates when an emergency braking situation
may occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is
released by the driver. The Electronic Brake
Control system will prepare the brake system for a
panic stop.
Traction Control System (TCS)
The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of
each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is
detected, the TCS may apply brake pressure to the
spinning wheel(s) and/or reduce engine power to
provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A
feature of the TCS, Brake Limited Differential (BLD)
functions similarly to a limited slip differential and
controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one
wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the
other, the system will apply the brake of the
spinning wheel. This will allow more engine power
to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. BLD
may remain enabled even if TCS and Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) are in reduced modes.WARNING!
There may be situations where the Hill Start
Assist (HSA) will not activate and slight rolling
may occur, such as on minor hills or with a
loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer. HSA is
not a substitute for active driving involvement. It
is always the driver’s responsibility to be
attentive to distance to other vehicles, people,
and objects, and most importantly brake
operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle
under all road conditions. Your complete
attention is always required while driving to
maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to
follow these warnings can result in a collision or
serious personal injury.
WARNING!
If you use a trailer brake controller with your
trailer, the trailer brakes may be activated and
deactivated with the brake switch. If so, there
may not be enough brake pressure to hold
both the vehicle and the trailer on a hill when
the brake pedal is released. In order to avoid
rolling down an incline while resuming accel -
eration, manually activate the trailer brake or
apply more vehicle brake pressure prior to
releasing the brake pedal.
HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when exiting your vehicle.
Also, be certain to place the transmission in
PARK.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in a
collision or serious personal injury.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce
the potential for overheating by taking the
appropriate action.
On the highways — slow down.
In city traffic — while stopped, place the trans -
mission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the
engine idle speed while preventing vehicle
motion with the brakes.
NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impending overheat condition:
If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The
A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling
system and turning the A/C off can help remove
this heat.
You can also turn the temperature control to
maximum heat, the mode control to floor and
the blower control to high. This allows the heater
core to act as a supplement to the radiator and
aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
6–SPEED TRANSMISSION
In order to move the vehicle in cases where the
transmission will not shift out of PARK (P) (such as
a depleted battery), a Manual Park Release is
available.

1. Turn the engine OFF.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the access port (ringed circle) on the bottom of the
steering column, and push and hold the
override release lever up.

Gear Selector Override Access Port Location

WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
If you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator
has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or cool -
ant bottle is hot.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If
the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear
continuous chimes, turn the engine off immedi -
ately and call for service.

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Gear Selector Override Access Port Engaging The Access Port

6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
8–SPEED TRANSMISSION
In order to move the vehicle in cases where the
transmission will not shift out of PARK (P) (such as
a depleted battery), a Manual Park Release is
available.
Follow the below steps to activate the Manual Park
Release:

1. Firmly apply the parking brake.

2. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the Manual Park Release access
cover, which is just above the parking brake
release handle, below and to the left of the
steering column.
Manual Park Release Cover

3. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
4. Using the screwdriver or similar tool, push the Manual Park Release lever locking tab (just
below the middle of the lever) upwards.

Manual Park Release Pull Strap

WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake before activating the Manual Park
Release. In addition, you should be seated in the
driver’s seat with your foot firmly on the brake
pedal when activating the Manual Park Release.
Activating the Manual Park Release will allow
your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the
parking brake, or by proper connection to a tow
vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on
an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious
injury or death for those in or around the vehicle.
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324IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
5. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged position, pull the tether strap to
rotate the lever rearward, until it locks in place
pointing towards the driver's seat. Release the
locking tab and verify that the Manual Park
Release lever is locked in the released
position.
6. The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be towed. Release the parking brake only when
the vehicle is securely connected to a tow
vehicle.
To Reset The Manual Park Release:

1. Push the locking tab to the right, to unlock the lever.

2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward to its original position, until the locking tab
snaps into place to secure the lever.
3. Pull gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locked in its stowed position.
Manual Park Release Tether In Stowed Position

4. Re-install the access cover.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or
snow, it can often be moved using a rocking
motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to
clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift
back and forth between DRIVE (D) and REVERSE
(R), while gently pressing the accelerator. Use the
least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that
will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning
the wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:
For trucks equipped with an 8–speed transmis -
sion, shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can
only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission
remains in NEUTRAL (N) for more than two
seconds, you must press the brake pedal to
engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
Push the ESC OFF button, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in “Partial Off”
mode, before rocking the vehicle Ú page 260.
Once the vehicle has been freed, push the ESC
OFF button again to restore ESC On mode.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces
generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and
tires. A tire could explode and injure someone.
Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 sec -
onds continuously without stopping when you
are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.

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Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular Mobile PhoneOr Audio Device After Pairing
................227Body Builders Guide........................................ 10Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 351B-Pillar Location............................................. 380Brake Assist System...................................... 260Brake Control System.................................... 260Brake Fluid.......................................... 358, 407Brake System...................................... 358, 397Fluid Check............................................... 358Master Cylinder......................................... 358Parking...................................................... 119Warning Light.............................................. 95Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 122Bulb Replacement......................................... 371Bulbs, Light.......................................... 309, 371
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Cab Top Clearance Lights.............................. 375Camera.......................................................... 159Camera, AUX........................................ 165, 168Camera, Rear...................................... 159, 161Camera, Trailer 360...................................... 165Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)......... 403Capacities, Fluid............................................ 403Caps, FillerOil (Engine)................................................ 338Power Steering.......................................... 140Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 356
Car Washes................................................... 394Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 309, 310Cargo Light....................................................... 50CD................................................................. 221Cellular Phone.............................................. 252Center High Mounted Stop Light................... 375Center Seat Storage Compartment.................. 62Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 315Charge Air Cooler.......................................... 357Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 377Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)............................................................. 104Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 307Checks, Safety.............................................. 307Child Restraint.............................................. 291Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 294Child Seat Installation..................... 300, 302How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 299Infant And Child Restraints....................... 293Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 298Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 295Older Children And Child Restraints......... 293Seating Positions...................................... 295Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 399CleaningWheels..................................................... 389Climate Control................................................ 54Automatic.................................................... 54Manual........................................................ 58
Cold Weather Operation................................ 108Compact Spare Tire...................................... 387Connected Services...................................... 233Connected Services FAQ............................... 247Connected Services Features....................... 236Connected Services, Getting Started............ 235Connected Services, Introduction................. 233Contract, Service........................................... 410Controls........................................................ 214Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 356Cooling System............................................. 354Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 355Coolant Level................................... 355, 357Cooling Capacity....................................... 403Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 356Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 355Inspection................................................. 357Points To Remember................................ 357Pressure Cap............................................ 356Radiator Cap............................................. 356Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..... 355, 404Corrosion Protection..................................... 393Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 141, 143Cruise Light................................................... 102Customer Assistance.................................... 409Cybersecurity................................................ 190

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Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
............ 283Seat Belt Reminder......................................... 94Seat Belts............................................ 276, 307Adjustable Shoulder Belt........................... 280Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 280Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage............................................. 280Child Restraints......................................... 291Extender.................................................... 282Front Seat....................................... 276, 279Inspection................................................. 307Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 279Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...................279Operating Instructions............................... 279Pregnant Women...................................... 282Reminder.................................................. 276Seat Belt Extender.................................... 282Seat Belt Reminder................................... 276Untwisting Procedure................................ 279Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 395Seats........................................................ 31, 32Adjustment........................................... 31, 32Easy Entry................................................... 33Folding Floor............................................... 65Head Restraints.......................................... 35Memory....................................................... 29Power.......................................................... 32Rear Folding................................................ 31Tilting.......................................................... 31
Security Alarm........................................... 23, 96Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).................. 404Send & Go........................................... 242, 248Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 18Service Assistance........................................ 409Service Contract........................................... 410Service Manuals........................................... 411Settings, Audio.............................................. 219Shift Lever Override...................................... 322Shifting......................................................... 121Automatic Transmission.................. 122, 126Transfer Case........................................... 139Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)................................... 186Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of TransferCase Neutral (N)................................... 187Signals, Turn................................. 50, 102, 309Sirius Satellite Radio..................................... 215Favorites................................................... 218Replay...................................................... 217SiriusXM Satellite RadioBrowse in SXM......................................... 218Favorites................................................... 218Replay...................................................... 217Sliding Rear Window, Power............................ 72Smart Watch................................................. 247Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 390Snow Plow.................................................... 183
Snow Tires.................................................... 387SOS Call............................................... 236, 248Spare Tires........................................... 387, 388Speed ControlAccel/Decel.............................................. 142Cancel....................................................... 142Resume.................................................... 142Speed Control (Cruise Control)............. 141, 143Starting....................................... 105, 107, 108Automatic Transmission.................. 105, 109Button..........................................................18Cold Weather............................................ 108Engine Block Heater................................. 110Engine Fails To Start................................. 107Starting And Operating.................................. 107Starting Procedures............................. 107, 108Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines)............ 108Starting Procedures (Gas Engines)............... 105SteeringPower........................................................ 140Tilt Column...................................................27Wheel, Heated...................................... 27, 28Wheel, Tilt....................................................27Steering Wheel Audio Controls...................... 213Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System....... 213Stolen Vehicle Assistance.................... 244, 249Storage............................................................61Storage Compartment, Center Seat.................62

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