Ram Trucks 2013 3500 - Owner Manual User Manual
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- INTRODUCTION
- THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
- A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
- SENTRY KEY®
- VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
- ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED
- REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
- DOOR LOCKS
- KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
- WINDOWS
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
- Lap/Shoulder Belts
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
- Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
- Center Lap Belts
- Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
- Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode – If Equipped
- Energy Management Feature
- Seat Belt Pretensioners
- Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)
- Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
- Seat Belt Extender
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
- Air Bag System Components
- Advanced Front Air Bag Features
- Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
- Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
- Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units
- Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units — If Equipped
- Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units — If Equipped
- Front And Side Impact Sensors
- Enhanced Accident Response System
- 9-1-1 Call Operating Instructions – If Equipped
- If A Deployment Occurs
- Maintaining Your Air Bag System
- Air Bag Warning Light
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)
- Child Restraints
- Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
- Infants And Child Restraints
- Older Children And Child Restraints
- Children Too Large For Booster Seats
- Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints — Quad Cab®/Crew Cab
- Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints — Standard Cab, Mega Cab®
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System
- LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
- Locating The LATCH Anchorages — Quad Cab®/Mega Cab®/Crew Cab
- Locating The LATCH Anchorages
- Center Seat LATCH — Standard Cab/Quad Cab®/Crew Cab Full Bench
- Center Seat LATCH — Quad Cab®/Mega Cab®/Crew Cab Split Bench
- To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
- How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
- Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
- Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
- Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped
- Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
- Transporting Pets
- ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
- SAFETY TIPS
- UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
- MIRRORS
- Inside Day/Night Mirror
- Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
- Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera Display — If Equipped
- Outside Mirrors
- Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
- Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped
- Power Mirrors — If Equipped
- Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
- Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
- Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped
- “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped
- Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped
- SEATS
- DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
- TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
- LIGHTS
- Headlights
- Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
- Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
- Headlight Delay
- SmartBeam™ — If Equipped
- Parking Lights And Panel Lights
- Fog Lights — If Equipped
- Lights-On Reminder
- Battery Saver
- Interior Lights
- Cargo Light
- Multifunction Lever
- Turn Signals
- Lane Change Assist
- Flash-To-Pass
- High/Low Beam Switch
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
- TILT STEERING COLUMN
- HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
- DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
- PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
- PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED
- GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
- POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
- CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED
- POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
- CUPHOLDERS
- STORAGE
- REAR WINDOW FEATURES
- FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED
- PICKUP BOX
- RAMBOX® — IF EQUIPPED
- SLIDE-IN CAMPERS
- EASY-OFF TAILGATE
- TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER-IF EQUIPPED
- MIRRORS
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
- INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
- ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
- Engine Oil Change Indicator System
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages
- EVIC Amber Telltales
- EVIC White Telltales
- EVIC Red Telltales
- EVIC Green Telltales
- EVIC Selectable Menu Items
- Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
- Language
- Units
- Nav–Turn By Turn – If Equipped
- Park Assist System — If Equipped
- Tilt Mirror In Reverse
- Auto Wipers — If Equipped
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Headlamp Off Delay
- Illuminated Approach
- Headlamps With Wipers
- Automatic High Beams — If Equipped
- Flash Lamps With Lock
- Auto Lock Doors
- Auto Unlock Doors
- Horn with Remote Start
- Sound Horn With Remote Lock
- Remote Unlock Sequence
- Key Fob Linked To Memory
- Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry)
- Remote Start Comfort Sys.
- Key-Off Power Delay
- Air Suspension Display Alerts – If Equipped
- Aero Ride Height Mode (1500 Only) – If Equipped
- Tire/Jack Mode – If Equipped
- Transport Mode – If Equipped
- Wheel Alignment Mode – If Equipped
- Horn with Remote Lower – If Equipped
- Lights with Remote Lower – If Equipped
- Trailer Select
- Trailer Brake Type
- Trailer Name
- Calibrate Compass
- Compass Variance
- Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
- Uconnect® ACCESS SETTINGS
- Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED
- iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
- STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
- CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
- RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
- CLIMATE CONTROLS
- STARTING AND OPERATING
- STARTING PROCEDURES
- STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
- AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
- AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM (2500 MODELS ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
- STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER WAGON ONLY
- SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER WAGON ONLY
- LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER
- OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
- WINCH USAGE (POWER WAGON ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
- POWER STEERING
- FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY – IF EQUIPPED
- PARKING BRAKE
- BRAKE SYSTEM
- ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
- Traction Control System (TCS) – If Equipped
- Brake Assist System (BAS) – If Equipped
- Hill Start Assist (HSA) – If Equipped
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) – If Equipped
- ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
- Trailer Sway Control (TSC) – If Equipped
- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
- TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
- Tire Pressure
- Tire Inflation Pressures
- Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
- Radial Ply Tires
- All Season Tires – If Equipped
- Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped
- Snow Tires
- Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
- Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
- Full Size Spare – If Equipped
- Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
- Tire Spinning
- Tread Wear Indicators
- Life Of Tire
- Replacement Tires
- SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION — IF EQUIPPED
- TIRE CHAINS
- TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS
- FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L/4.7L ENGINES ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
- ADDING FUEL
- VEHICLE LOADING
- TRAILER TOWING
- SNOWPLOW
- RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
- HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
- IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
- JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING 1500 SERIES TRUCKS
- JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING 2500 AND 3500 SERIES TRUCKS
- HOISTING
- JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
- FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
- EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
- SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
- MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION (3.6L Engine)
- TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
- MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.7L
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
- ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
- REPLACEMENT PARTS
- DEALER SERVICE
- MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
- Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Filter
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter
- Maintenance-Free Battery
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
- Front Driveshaft Lubrication – 2500/3500 (Four-Wheel Drive) Models (Ram Trucks Only)
- Body Lubrication
- Windshield Wiper Blades
- Adding Washer Fluid
- Exhaust System
- Cooling System
- Brake System
- Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
- Transfer Case
- Automatic Transmission
- Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
- Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
- What Causes Corrosion?
- Washing
- Special Care
- Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
- Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped
- Interior Care
- Cleaning Headlights
- Glass Surfaces
- Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
- Seat Belt Maintenance
- Tri-Fold Soft Tonneau Cover Care
- Spray-On Bedliner – If Equipped
- FUSES
- VEHICLE STORAGE
- REPLACEMENT BULBS
- BULB REPLACEMENT
- Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park And Turn – If Equipped
- Fog Lamps – If Equipped
- Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
- Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp
- Cab Top Clearance Lamps – If Equipped
- Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped
- Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped
- FLUID CAPACITIES
- FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
- IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
- INDEX