2023 RAM 1500 tow

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE91

J Hook Under Truck Flange

NOTE:
Make sure the bumper is in front of the truck flange bead.

Pull Handle Downward

4. Pull down on the handle to ensure the Slide Locking Lever is fully engaged. Do this for both the left and
right side.
5. Unclip the stowage straps, and re-snap them to the bow.
6. Unfold the Tonneau Cover to the second panel position.

Incorrect Folding — Will Cause Damage

NOTE:
When folding the second and third panels, the sections
MUST be held together to avoid damage to the cover
material. Fold the panel gently. Do not allow the panels to
drop under their own weight.

Second Panel Position

NOTE:
Unfold the panel gently, and do not allow the panels to
drop under their own weight.
7. Completely unfold the Tonneau Cover.
1 — Front Of Truck
2 — J Hook
CAUTION!
The vehicle cannot be driven when the Tonneau Cover
is in the second panel position.
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MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
D
ESCRIPTIONS — GASOLINE

1. Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per
minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Voltmeter When the vehicle is in the RUN state, the gauge
indicates the electrical system voltage. The
pointer should stay within the normal range if the
battery is charged. If the pointer moves to either
extreme left or right and remains there during
normal driving, the electrical system should be
serviced.
NOTE:In vehicles equipped with Stop/Start, a reduced voltage
may be present during an Autostop.
3. Instrument Cluster Display
When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the instrument cluster display messages
Úpage 98.
 The display always shows one of the main menu
items after ignition on. 4. Oil Pressure Gauge
The pointer should always indicate the oil pres -
sure when the engine is running. A continuous
high or low reading under normal driving condi -
tions may indicate a lubrication system malfunc -
tion. Immediate service should be obtained from
an authorized dealer.
NOTE:In vehicles equipped with Stop/Start, an oil pressure indi -
cation of zero is normal during an Autostop.
5. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
6. Temperature Gauge The pointer shows engine coolant temperature.
The pointer positioned within the normal range
indicates that the engine cooling system is oper -
ating satisfactorily.
 The pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera -
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain
grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be
allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal
operating range. 7. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points to the
side of the vehicle where the fuel door
is located.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others
could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if
your vehicle overheats
Úpage 350.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “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 the “H,”
turn the engine off immediately and call an authorized
dealer for service.

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HIGHLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
D
ESCRIPTIONS — GASOLINE

1. Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per
minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Instrument Cluster Display When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the instrument cluster display messages
Úpage 98.
 The display always shows one of the main menu
items after ignition on.
3. Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed. 4. Temperature Gauge
The pointer shows engine coolant temperature.
The pointer positioned within the normal range
indicates that the engine cooling system is oper -
ating satisfactorily.
 The pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera -
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain
grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be
allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal
operating range. 5. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points to the
side of the vehicle where the fuel door
is located.WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others
could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You
may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your
vehicle overheats
Úpage 350.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “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 the “H,”
turn the engine off immediately and call an authorized
dealer for service.

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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
D
ESCRIPTIONS — GASOLINE

1. Temperature Gauge

The temperature gauge shows engine coolant
temperature. Any reading within 203°F - 230°F
(95°C - 110°C) indicates that the engine cooling
system is operating satisfactorily.
 The pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera -
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain
grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be
allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal
operating range. 2. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
3. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the Keyless Push Button Ignition is in the
ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points to the
side of the vehicle where the fuel door
is located.
4. Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per
minute (RPM x 1000).
5. Instrument Cluster Display The instrument cluster display features a driver
interactive display
Úpage 98.
NOTE:The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb check when the
ignition is first cycled.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Depending on your vehicles trim level, features and
options may vary.
Your vehicle will be equipped with an instrument cluster
display, which offers useful information to the driver. With
the ignition in the OFF mode, opening/closing of a door will
activate the display for viewing, and display the total miles,
or kilometers, in the odometer. Your instrument cluster
display is designed to display important information about
your vehicle’s systems and features. Using a driver interactive display located on the
instrument panel, your instrument cluster display can
show you how systems are working and give you warnings
when they are not. The steering wheel mounted controls
allow you to scroll through the main menus and
submenus. You can access the specific information you
want and make selections and adjustments.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
L
OCATION AND CONTROLS

Instrument Cluster Display/Controls Location

WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others
could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You
may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your
vehicle overheats
Úpage 350.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “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 the “H,”
turn the engine off immediately and call an authorized
dealer for service.1 — Instrument Cluster Display Screen
2 — Instrument Cluster Display Controls

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For Screen Setup:
OK button allows user to enter menu and submenus.
 Within each submenu layer, the left and Right
arrow buttons will allow the user to select the item of
interest.
 Pushing the OK button makes the selection and a
confirmation screen will appear (returning the user to
the first page of the submenu).
 Pushing the up arrow button will exit each submenu
layer and return to the main menu.
Custom Tile Configuration — If Equipped
To customize the instrument cluster further, you are able
to select up to five tiles to display information based on
your needs.
 Press the MENU button for the Home Screen display
 Navigate Left or Right to highlight desired tile
 Press OK to select the tile and navigate to the selected
submenu and press OK again to add your selection to
your tile view
 If equipped, the main menu options of the home
screen are Driver Info, Vehicle Info, Navigation, Audio,
and Off Road

Custom Tile Screen Example

You can customize your Instrument Cluster Display with up
to five tiles that may consist of the following:
NOTE:These options may vary based on your vehicle trim level.
Navigation
 Route Set / Route Not Set
 Trip A / Trip B
 Vehicle Info
 Coolant Temp
 Trans Temp
 Oil Temp
 Oil Pressure
 Battery Voltage 
Oil Life
 Tire Pressure
 Fuel Economy
 Air Suspension
 Driver Info
 Driver Assist
 Audio
 Audio Info
 Off Road
 Selec-Terrain / Air Suspension Status
 Steering Angle
 Pitch
 Roll
 Trailer Tow
 Trailer Trip
 Trailer Brake
 Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor

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Trip Info
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Trip menu item is highlighted in the instrument cluster
display. Push and release the right or left arrow
button to enter the submenus of Trip A and Trip B. The Trip
A or Trip B information will display the following:
 Distance
 Average Fuel Economy
 Elapsed Time
Push and hold OK button to reset all information.
Navigation — If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Navigation display title is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display, “Hold OK to Start Route” will display when
no active route is set. “Hold OK to Cancel Route” will
display when active route is set. Use the left or right
arrow button to zoom in or out on the display
Úpage 191.
Stop/Start — If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Stop/Start icon/title is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. The screen will display the Stop/Start
status.
Trailer Tow — If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Trailer Tow menu item is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the right or left
arrow button to cycle through the following trailer tow
information:
 Trip (trailer specific) Distance: Push and hold the OK
button to reset the distance.
 Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM):
 Braking Output
 Trailer Type
 ITBM Gain
 Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring: The Instrument
Cluster Display will display the Trailer Tire Pressure for
a connected trailer with sensors that match the active
trailer profile. When a low tire is present, the low tire
value will be displayed in red, and the affected low tire
will have a red glow. “Trailer Tire Low“ will be displayed
on the center bottom of the Instrument Cluster Display
screen.
 Trailer Light Check — If Equipped: Push and hold the OK
button to begin the Trailer Light Test sequence
Úpage 182.
Audio
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Audio Menu icon/title is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. This menu will display the audio source
information, including the Song name, Artist name, and
audio source with an accompanying graphic.
Phone Call Status
When a call is incoming, a Phone Call Status pop-up will
display on the screen. The pop-up will remain until the
phone is answered or ignored.
NOTE:The call status will temporarily replace the previous media
source information displayed on the screen. When the
pop-up is no longer displayed, the display will return to the
last used screen.
Stored Messages
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
the Messages Menu item is highlighted. This feature
shows the number of stored warning messages Example:
“Oil Change Required”. Push and release the right or
left arrow button to cycle through stored messages.
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Settings
Head Up Display (HUD) – If Equipped
NOTE:The HUD feature Settings are available at any vehicle
speed Úpage 105.
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
Push and release the left or right arrow button
until the Settings Menu Icon/Title is highlighted in the
instrument cluster display. Push and release the OK
button to enter the submenus and follow the prompts on
the screen as needed. The Settings feature allows you to
change what information is displayed in the instrument
cluster as well as the location that information is
displayed.
NOTE:Depending on the vehicles trim level and current status,
some options may not be available. The Settings feature is
only available when the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph.
MIDLINE AND HIGHLINE CLUSTER
Current Gear
 Off
 On
Odometer
 No Decimal Point
 Decimal Point
Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings)
 Cancel
 Restore
Upper Left or Right
None TimeCurrent Econ
Compass Range Trip A Distance
Outside Temp Average Econ Trip B Distance
Trailer Trip –
If Equipped Oil Pressure –
If EquippedOil Temperature
– If Equipped
Trailer Brake –
If EquippedCoolant Temp –
If EquippedBattery Voltage –
If Equipped
Transmission
Temperature –
If Equipped Oil Life –
If Equipped
Favorite Menus
Speedometer Vehicle Info Performance
Off Road Driver Assist
(show/hide) –
If EquippedFuel Economy
(show/hide)
Trip Info
(show/hide) Trailer Tow –
If Equipped
(show/hide)Audio
(show/hide)
Messages
(Stored) Settings Diagnostics
Left Side and Right Side – If Equipped
None Range To Empty Average Econ
Oil Temp Transmission
TempCoolant Temp
Oil Life Menu Icon
Upper Left or Right
Lower Left and Lower Right – If Equipped
None TimeCurrent Econ
Compass Range To Empty Trip A Distance
Outside Temp Average Econ Trip B Distance
Trailer Trip –
If Equipped Trailer Brake –
If Equipped
Oil Pressure
Coolant
Temperature Oil Temperature Battery Voltage
Transmission
Temperature Oil Life

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PREMIUM CLUSTER
Display Style
Modern
 Traditional
Current Gear
 Off
 On
Odometer
 No Decimal Point
 Decimal Point
 Hide Fuel Gauge

Hide Range
 Show Range
Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings)
 Restore
 Cancel
HEAD UP DISPLAY (HUD) —
I
F EQUIPPED
Use this QR code to access your digital
experience.
NOTE:The HUD feature Settings are available
at any vehicle speed. Some infor -
mation like speed limit or Driver Assist
may not appear on the HUD unless
your vehicle is equipped Traffic Sign
Assist or Driver Assist systems. Push and release the
up or down arrow button until
the Settings Menu icon/title is highlighted in the
instrument cluster display. Push and release the left or
right arrow button until the HUD Menu icon/title is
highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Push and
release the OK button to enter HUD. Use the up or
down arrow button to select a setting, then push and
release the OK button to adjust the setting.
 Content and Layout
When “Display On” is selected, the HUD will display on
the windshield. When it is not selected, no display on
the windshield.

HUD ON/OFF

Upper Left or Right
None TimeCurrent Econ
Compass Range Trip A Distance
Outside Temp Average Econ Trip B Distance
Trailer Trip –
If Equipped
Upper Center
None BadgeCompass
Outside Temp Time Range To Empty
Average Econ Current Econ Trip A Distance
Trip B Distance Trailer Trip Audio
(show/hide)
Favorite Menus
Performance Trip Info
(show/hide)Navigation
Off Road Trailer Tow –
If Equipped
(show/hide)Audio
(show/hide)
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