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COLD WEATHER OPERATION
(B
ELOW –22°F OR −30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures,
use of an externally powered electric engine block
heater (available from an authorized dealer) is
recommended.
AFTER STARTING
The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it
will decrease as the engine warms up.
STARTING THE ENGINE — DIESEL ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten
your seat belts.
The starter should not be operated for more than
25-second intervals. Waiting two minutes between
such intervals will protect the starter from
overheating.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Start the engine with the transmission in the
NEUTRAL or PARK position. Apply the brake before
shifting to any driving range.
Tip Start Feature
Do not press the accelerator. Place the ignition
switch briefly to the START position and release it.
The starter motor will continue to run and will
automatically disengage when the engine is
running.
KEYLESS ENTER ‘N GO™ — IGNITION
This feature allows the driver to operate the
ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as
the Remote Start/Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ key fob is
in the passenger compartment.
Normal Starting
USING THE ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON

1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically after 25
seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, remove your foot
from the brake pedal and push the ENGINE
START/STOP button again.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up
may cause serious injury or death.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key fob and lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing chil -
dren to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector. Do not leave the key fob in or near
the vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil -
dren), and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ in
the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
WARNING!
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For example: If approaching the left side of the
lane the steering wheel will turn to the right.

Lane Crossed (Flashing Yellow Lane Line) With Flashing Yellow Telltale

NOTE:The LaneSense system operates with similar
behavior for a right lane departure.
CHANGING LANESENSE STATUS
The LaneSense system has settings to adjust the
intensity (Low/Medium/High) of the torque
warning and the warning zone sensitivity (Early/
Medium/Late) that you can configure through the
Uconnect system Ú page 199.
NOTE:
When enabled the system operates above
37 mph (60 km/h) and below 112 mph
(180 km/h).
Use of the turn signal suppresses the warnings.
The system will not apply torque to the steering
wheel whenever a safety system engages
(Anti-Lock Brakes, Traction Control System,
Electronic Stability Control, Forward Collision
Warning, etc.).
TURN SIGNAL ACTIVATED BLIND SPOT
A
SSIST — IF EQUIPPED
When enabled in the Uconnect system and a turn
signal is activated, the corresponding side view
mirror camera will display in the radio. The camera
will continue to display as long as the turn signal is
engaged. If “Only With Trailer” is selected (if
equipped), the camera will only display when a
trailer is connected to the vehicle Ú page 199.
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA
The ParkView Rear Back Up Camera allows you to
see an on-screen image of the rear surroundings of
your vehicle whenever the gear selector is put into
REVERSE. The image will be displayed on the
Uconnect display along with a caution note to
“Check Entire Surroundings” across the top of the
screen. After five seconds this note will disappear.
The ParkView Camera is located in the center of
the tailgate handle.
NOTE:For the 3500, 4500, and 5500 Chassis Cab
vehicles, the Rear Back Up Camera is shipped
loose and not installed. Please refer to the Ram
Body Builder’s Guide for more information.
Manual Activation Of The Rear View
Camera:

1. Press the Controls button located on the bottom of the Uconnect display.

2. Press the Back Up Camera icon to turn the Rear View Camera system on.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with
camera delay turned off, the rear camera mode is
exited and the previous screen appears. When the
vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with camera
delay turned on, the camera image will continue to
be displayed for up to 10 seconds unless the
WARNING!
Blind Spot Assist is only an aid to help detect
objects in the blind spot zones and may not
provide alerts when changing lanes under all
driving conditions. Even if your vehicle is
equipped with the BSA system, always check
your vehicle's mirrors, glance over your shoulder,
and use turn signals before changing lanes.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or
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If the camera delay is turned off, the camera image
will close and display the previous screen after
shifting out of REVERSE.
If active guidelines are enabled, the lines are
overlaid on the image in the Rear View to illustrate
the width of the vehicle. The view will also include
the side view mirrors and its projected back up
path based on the steering wheel position.
There are different colored zones to indicate the
distance to the rear of the vehicle. Refer to the
chart below:
Modes Of Operation
Standard Rear View can be manually activated by
selecting “Back Up Camera” through the Controls
menu within the Uconnect system.
Top View
The Top View will show in the Uconnect system with
Rear View and Front View in a split screen display.
There are integrated ParkSense arcs in the image
at the front and rear of the vehicle. The arcs will change color from yellow to red corresponding the
distance zones to the oncoming object.
The fifth button of the ParkSense Camera View
screen will change based on the features present
in the vehicle. If not equipped with a Cargo Camera
or Trailer Reverse Guidance, the Back Up Camera
button will be displayed. If equipped with a Cargo
Camera but no Trailer Reverse Guidance, the
Cargo Camera button will be displayed. If equipped
with both a Cargo Camera and Trailer Reverse
Guidance, the Cargo/Trailer Reverse Guidance
button will be displayed.

ParkSense Camera View

NOTE:
Front tires will display on the image when the
tires are turned.
Due to wide angle cameras in mirrors, the image
will appear distorted.
Top View will show which doors are open.
Open front doors will cancel the outside image.
Top View Plus Rear View This is the default view of the system in
REVERSE and is always paired with the
Top View of the vehicle with optional
active guidelines for the projected path
when enabled.
Rear Cross Path View
Pressing the Rear Cross Path button will
give the driver a wider angle view of the
Rear View. The Top View will be disabled
when this is selected.
Top View Plus Front View The Front View will show you what is
immediately in front of the vehicle and is
always paired with the Top View of the
vehicle.
Front Cross Path View Pressing the Front Cross Path button will
give the driver a wider angle view of the
Front View. The Top View will be disabled
when this is selected.
Zone
Distance To The Rear Of
The Vehicle
Red 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)
Yellow 1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2 m)
Green 6.5 ft or greater
(2 m or greater)
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Back Up Camera View Pressing the Back Up Camera button will
provide a full screen rear view with Zoom
View.
NOTE:If the Rear View Camera view was selected through
the Surround View Camera menu, exiting out of the
Rear View screen will return to the Surround View
menu. If the Back Up Camera was manually acti -
vated through the Controls menu of the Uconnect
system, exiting out of the display screen will return
to the Controls menu.
Cargo Camera
Pressing the Cargo Camera button will
provide a full screen view of the cargo
area.
NOTE:If the Cargo Camera view was selected through the
Surround View screen, exiting out of the Cargo
Camera screen will return to the Surround View
screen. If the Cargo Camera was manually acti -
vated through the Controls menu of the Uconnect
display, exiting out of the display screen will return
to the Controls menu. Trailer Reverse Guidance
NOTE:Trailer Reverse Guidance can only be selected
through the Surround View screen; exiting out of
the Trailer Reverse Guidance screen will return to
the Surround View screen.
Zoom View
When the Rear View image is being displayed, and
the vehicle speed is below 8 mph (13 km/h) while
in any gear, Zoom View is available. By pressing the
“magnifying glass” icon in the upper left of the
display screen, the image will zoom in to four times
the standard view. Pressing the icon a second time
will return the view to the standard Rear View.
When Zoom View is selected while the vehicle is in
REVERSE, then shifted to DRIVE, the camera delay view will display the standard Back Up Camera
view. If the vehicle is then returned to REVERSE
gear from DRIVE, the Zoom View selection will
automatically resume.
Shifting to NEUTRAL from any gear will maintain
the selected view (Zoom or Standard) as long as
the vehicle speed is below 8 mph (13 km/h).
If the vehicle is in PARK, Zoom View is available
until the gear selector is placed in DRIVE or
REVERSE and speeds are at or above 8 mph
(13 km/h).
NOTE:
If the vehicle is in DRIVE, NEUTRAL, or REVERSE,
and speed is greater than or equal to 8 mph
(13 km/h), Zoom View is unavailable and the
icon will appear gray.
While in Zoom View, the guidelines will not be
visible.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated in the following
conditions if it was activated automatically:
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with
camera delay turned on, the camera image will
continue to be displayed for up to 10 seconds
unless the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph
(13 km/h), the vehicle is shifted into PARK or
the ignition is placed in the OFF position. There
Pressing the Trailer Reverse
Guidance button will provide a full
screen view of the cargo area and
trailer.
Pressing the Left & Right Tow Mirror
Split Screen View button within the
Trailer Reverse Guidance screen will
display a split screen to allow the
driver to see both sides of the trailer
at the same time. This view allows
the driver to pan left/right to better
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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.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an
excessively swaying trailer and will take the
appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway.
NOTE:TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Always
use caution when towing a trailer and follow the
trailer tongue weight recommendations
Úpage 181. When TSC is functioning, the ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light will flash, the engine
power may be reduced and you may feel the
brakes being applied to individual wheels to
attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. TSC is
disabled when the ESC system is in the “Partial
Off” or “Full Off” modes.
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
BLIND SPOT ASSIST CAMERAS —
I
F EQUIPPED
Blind Spot Assist Cameras
There are cameras located in the exterior mirrors
to assist in blind spot detection. Refer to
Ú page 166 to learn more about how the cameras
function with turn signal engagement or refer to
Ú page 168 to learn how to activate the cameras
through the Camera's screen.
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.
WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle
down, stop at the nearest safe location, and
adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
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Occupant Restraints
...................................... 288Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)...................... 413Oil Filter, Change........................................... 354Oil Filter, Selection......................................... 354Oil life Reset
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............................................... 92Oil Pressure Light.......................................... 104Oil Reset.......................................................... 92Oil, Engine........................................... 353, 419Capacity.................................................... 418Dipstick..................................................... 352Disposal.................................................... 354Filter................................................ 354, 419Filter Disposal........................................... 354Identification Logo..................................... 354Materials Added To................................... 354Pressure Warning Light............................. 104Recommendation............................ 353, 354Synthetic................................................... 354Onboard Diagnostic System.......................... 111Operating Precautions................................... 111Operator Manual Owner's Manual........................................ 426Outside Rearview Mirrors................................ 42Overdrive....................................................... 138Overdrive OFF Switch..................................... 138Overheating, Engine...................................... 335
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Paint Care..................................................... 407Pair (link) Uconnect Phone To A
mobile Phone
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.......................................... 236Panic Alarm...................................................... 16Parking Brake............................................... 128ParkSenseFront And Rear......................................... 159ParkSense System, Rear.............................. 159Passive Entry................................................... 25Pedals, Adjustable........................................... 38Pedestrian Warning System.......................... 280Pets.............................................................. 322Phone Mode................................................. 234Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 394PowerDistribution Center (Fuses)....................... 377Door Locks.................................................. 24Mirrors......................................................... 43Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)......... 71, 72Outside Mirror Lights................................... 46Seats........................................................... 33Sliding Rear Window.................................... 76Steering.................................................... 148Take-Off Adapter...................................... 147Take-Off Operation................................... 147Windows...................................................... 74
Power SeatsDown...........................................................33Forward.......................................................33Rearward.....................................................33Recline.........................................................33Tilt................................................................33Up................................................................33Power Steering Fluid..................................... 421Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 294Preparation For Jacking................................ 329Presets.......................................................... 230Profile Settings.............................................. 202Programmable Features............................... 199PTO (Power Take-Off).................................... 147
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 398Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)... 368, 369RadioPresets..................................................... 230Settings.................................................... 199Radio Controls.............................................. 224Radio Mode................................................... 224Radio Operation................................... 224, 263Radio Remote Controls................................. 224Rain Sensitive Wiper System...........................58

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Tires
................................... 323, 397, 401, 406Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 399Air Pressure............................................... 397Chains....................................................... 404Changing................................................... 329Compact Spare......................................... 401Dual........................................ 332, 406, 411General Information........................ 397, 401High Speed................................................ 398Inflation Pressure...................................... 397Jacking...................................................... 329Life Of Tires............................................... 399Load Capacity............................................ 394
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)... 107, 280
Quality Grading.......................................... 406Radial........................................................ 398Replacement............................................. 400Rotation.................................................... 405Safety.............................................. 389, 397Sizes.......................................................... 390Snow Tires................................................. 401Spare Tires...................................... 401, 402Spinning.................................................... 399Trailer Towing............................................ 187Tread Wear Indicators............................... 399Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 411
To Open Hood.................................................. 77Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 186Torque Converter Clutch............................... 139Towing................................................. 181, 339Disabled Vehicle....................................... 339Guide........................................................ 186Recreational............................................. 194Weight...................................................... 186Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 194Traction......................................................... 197Traction Control............................................ 277Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 277Trailer Towing............................................... 181Hitches..................................................... 185Minimum Requirements........................... 186Mirrors......................................................... 42Tips........................................................... 192Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 186Wiring....................................................... 190Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 186Trailer Weight................................................ 186Transfer Case............................................... 374Electronically Shifted....................... 140, 143Fluid......................................................... 421
Transmission................................................. 132Automatic............................... 132, 135, 372Fluid.......................................................... 421Maintenance............................................ 372Shifting..................................................... 130Transporting Pets.......................................... 322Tread Wear Indicators................................... 399Turn Signals.................................. 54, 110, 386
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Uconnect Phone Call Features
................................. 239Things You Should Know About YourUconnect Phone................................... 242Uconnect Phone............................................ 236Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress..................... 241Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress................ 240Bluetooth Communication Link................ 244Call Continuation...................................... 242Call Controls............................................. 240Call Termination....................................... 242Cancel Command..................................... 236
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