Dodge RAM 2500 2022 - User Manual

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2022 RAM 2500/3500

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Table of Contents3
Introduction14
Symbols Key15
Van Conversions/Campers15
Consumer Information - Truck-Camper Loading15
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations17
Symbol Glossary17
Getting to Know Your Vehicle23
Keys23
Key Fob23
Sentry Key27
Ignition Switch27
Keyless Enter 'N Go™ Ignition27
Remote Start - if Equipped (Gasoline)28
How to Use Remote Start29
To Exit Remote Start Mode30
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation30
If Equipped30
Remote Start Comfort Systems30
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer31
Activation - if Equipped31
Remote Start Abort Message31
Remote Start- if Equipped (Diesel)31
How to Use Remote Start31
Vehicle Security System - if Equipped32
To Arm the System32
To Disarm the System32
Rearming of the System33
Security System Manual Override33
Doors33
Manual Door Locks33
Power Door Locks - if Equipped34
Power Side Steps - if Equipped34
Keyless Enter 'N Go™ - Passive Entry34
(If Equipped)34
Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit36
If Equipped37
Automatic Door Locks - if Equipped37
Child-Protection Door Lock37
Steering Wheel37
Tilt Steering Column37
Heated Steering Wheel I F Equipped38
Uconnect Voice Recognition38
If Equipped38
Introducing Voice Recognition38
Basic Voice Commands39
Get Started39
Additional Information40
Driver Memory Settings - if Equipped40
Programming the Memory Feature40
Linking and Unlinking the Remote41
Keyless Entry Key Fob to Memory41
Memory Position Recall41
Seats41
Manual Front Seat Adjustment42
Manual Rear Seat Adjustment43
Power Driver Seat Adjustment43
If Equipped43
Heated Seats - if Equipped45
Ventilated Seats - if Equipped46
Head Restraints46
Driver Adjustable Pedals48
If Equipped48
Mirrors49
Inside Rearview Mirror49
Illuminated Vanity Mirror - if Equipped50
Outside Mirrors51
Power Mirrors - if Equipped52
Power Folding Outside Mirrors for52
Standard and Trailer Tow - if Equipped52
Power Convex Mirror Switch - if Equipped53
Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped53
Heated Mirrors - if Equipped54
Tilt Side Mirrors in Reverse - if Equipped54
Universal Garage Door Opener54
(Homelink®) - if Equipped54
Before You Begin Programming54
Homelink54
Erasing All the Home Link Channels55
Identifying Whether You Have a Rolling55
Code or Non-Rolling Code Device55
Programming Homelink® to a Garage Door Opener55
Programming Homelink® to a55
Miscellaneous Device56
Reprogramming a Single Homelink56
Button56
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming57
Security57
Troubleshooting Tips57
Exterior Lights58
Headlight Switch58
Multifunction Lever59
Daytime Running Lights (Drls)59
If Equipped59
High/Low Beam Switch59
Automatic High Beam Headlamp59
Control - if Equipped59
Flash-To-Pass60
Automatic Headlights - if Equipped60
Directional LED Headlamp System60
If Equipped60
Parking Lights and Panel Lights60
Automatic Headlights with Wipers60
Headlight Delay61
Lights-On Reminder61
Front Fog Lights - if Equipped61
Turn Signals61
Lane Change Assist - if Equipped61
Cargo Lights/Trailer Spotter Lights/Trailer Hitch Light with Bed Lights - if Equipped62
Battery Saver63
Interior Lights63
Courtesy Lights63
Illuminated Entry64
Windshield Wipers and Washers65
Windshield Wiper Operation65
Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped66
Climate Controls66
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions66
And Functions66
Manual Climate Control Descriptions and Functions70
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)72
Climate Voice Recognition72
If Equipped72
Operating Tips72
Interior Storage and Equipment73
Storage73
USB/AUX Control79
Electrical Power Outlets80
Power Inverter - if Equipped81
Wireless Charging Pad - if Equipped83
Windows84
Power Windows84
Automatic Window Features84
Reset Auto-Up85
Window Lockout Switch85
Power Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped85
Manual Sliding Rear Window85
If Equipped85
Wind Buffeting85
Power Sunroof - if Equipped86
Single Pane Power Sunroof - if Equipped86
Hood87
To Open the Hood87
To Close the Hood88
Tailgate88
Opening88
Closing88
Tailgate Removal88
Bed Step - if Equipped90
Pickup Box91
Cargo Camera - if Equipped92
Bed Rail Tie-Down System93
If Equipped93
Rambox - if Equipped95
Locking and Unlocking Rambox95
Rambox Cargo Storage Bins95
Rambox Safety Warning97
Bed Divider - if Equipped98
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - if Equipped99
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal99
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation102
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning104
Getting to Know Your Instrument Panel105
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster - Gas Engine105
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Gas Engine106
Premium Instrument Cluster107
Gas Engine107
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Gas Engine108
Base Instrument Cluster109
Diesel Engine109
Base Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Diesel Engine110
Premium Instrument Cluster - Diesel Engine112
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Diesel Engine113
Instrument Cluster Display113
Instrument Cluster Display Controls114
Oil Life Reset115
Display Menu Items115
Diesel Messages and Warnings - 6.7L Cummins® Diesel Engine119
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message - Electrical Load Reduction Actions - if Equipped122
Warning Lights and Messages123
Red Warning Lights123
Yellow Warning Lights126
Yellow Indicator Lights129
Green Indicator Lights131
White Indicator Lights132
Blue Indicator Lights133
Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd II133
Onboard Diagnostic System133
(OBD II) Cybersecurity133
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance134
Programs134
Starting and Operating135
Starting the Engine - Gasoline135
Engine135
Automatic Transmission135
Tip Start Feature135
Keyless Enter 'N Go™ - Ignition135
STOP Button135
Autopark - Rotary Shifter and 8-Speed Transmission Only136
If Engine Fails to Start137
Cold Weather Operation138
(Below -22°F or −30°C)138
After Starting138
Starting the Engine - Diesel Engine138
Automatic Transmission139
Keyless Enter 'N Go™ - Ignition139
Extreme Cold Weather141
Normal Starting Procedure Engine Manifold Air Temperature above 66° F (19° C)141
Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature 0°F to 66°F (-18°C to 19°C)142
Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature below 0°F (-18°C)142
Starting Fluids143
Normal Operation - Diesel Engine143
Cold Weather Precautions144
Engine Idling145
Noise146
Stopping the Engine146
Idle Shutdown147
Programmable Maximum Vehicle Speed147
Operating Precautions147
Cooling System Tips148
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped148
Engine Break-In Recommendations149
Gasoline Engine149
Diesel Engine149
Parking Brake150
Diesel Exhaust Brake - Engine151
Braking (if Equipped)151
Automatic Transmission152
Ignition Park Interlock153
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) System153
8-Speed Automatic Transmission153
If Equipped153
6-Speed Automatic Transmission - if Equipped158
Auxiliary Switches - if Equipped163
Active Noise Cancellation164
Four-Wheel Drive Operation164
If Equipped164
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (8-Speed Transmission) - if Equipped164
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case164
If Equipped167
Manually Shifted Transfer Case - if Equipped170
Air Suspension System - if Equipped172
Description172
Air Suspension Modes172
Instrument Cluster Display Messages173
Operation173
Axle Locker System - Power Wagon174
Models Only (if Equipped)174
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System175
Power Wagon Only175
Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon176
Only176
Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics176
Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand177
Crossing Obstacles (Rocks and Other High Points)178
Hill Climbing179
Driving through Water181
Airing down for Off-Road Driving182
Vehicle Recovery182
After Driving Off-Road184
Limited-Slip Differential185
Winch Usage - Power Wagon Only (if Equipped)185
Things to Know before Using185
Your Winch186
Understanding the Features of Your Winch186
Winch Accessories187
Operating Your Winch187
Rigging Techniques193
Hydraulic Power Steering194
Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Check194
Cruise Control Systems - if Equipped195
Cruise Control195
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)197
Parksense Front/Rear Park Assist - if Equipped205
Parksense Sensors206
Parksense Warning Display206
Parksense Display206
Enabling and Disabling Front And/Or Rear Parksense209
Service the Parksense Front/Rear Park Assist System210
Cleaning the Parksense System210
Parksense System Usage Precautions210
Lanesense - if Equipped211
Lanesense Operation211
Turning Lanesense on or off212
Lanesense Warning Message212
Changing Lanesense Status214
Parkview Rear Back up Camera214
Surround View Camera System - if Equipped216
Trailer Cameras - if Equipped221
Trailer Surround View Camera System - if Equipped221
AUX Camera - if Equipped224
Engine Runaway - Diesel Engine225
Refueling the Vehicle - Gasoline Engine226
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message227
Refueling the Vehicle - Diesel Engine227
Diesel Exhaust Fluid227
Vehicle Loading230
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)230
Payload230
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)230
Tire Size230
Rim Size230
Inflation Pressure230
Curb Weight230
Loading231
Trailer Towing231
Common Towing Definitions231
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight235
Trailer Towing Weights235
Trailer Weight Ratings)235
Trailer and Tongue Weight236
Towing Requirements236
Towing Tips241
Snowplow242
Before Plowing242
Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability242
Over the Road Operation with Snowplow Attached243
Operating Tips243
General Maintenance243
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome)244
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle244
Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models245
Recreational Towing Four -Wheel Drive Models245
Driving Tips248
Driving on Slippery Surfaces248
Driving through Water248
Off-Road Driving Tips249
Multimedia250
Uconnect Systems250
Cybersecurity250
Uconnect Settings251
Customer Programmable Features251
Uconnect Introduction273
System Overview273
Safety and General Information276
Uconnect Modes277
Steering Wheel Audio Controls277
Radio Mode277
Media Mode285
Phone Mode287
Radio Operation and Mobile Phones297
Regulatory and Safety Information298
Off-Road Pages - if Equipped298
Off-Road Pages Status Bar299
Vehicle Dynamics300
Accessory Gauge301
Pitch & Roll302
Suspension303
Forward Facing Camera303
Safety304
Safety Features304
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)304
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System305
Auxiliary Driving Systems311
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)311
If Equipped311
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Mitigation - if Equipped317
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)319
Occupant Restraint Systems327
Occupant Restraint Systems Features327
Important Safety Precautions327
Seat Belt Systems328
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)335
Child Restraints344
Safety Tips362
Transporting Passengers362
Transporting Pets362
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle362
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle364
Exhaust Gas364
Carbon Monoxide Warnings364
In Case of Emergency365
Hazard Warning Flashers365
Assist and Sos System - if Equipped366
Jacking and Tire Changing369
Preparations for Jacking369
Jack Location370
Removal of Jack and Tools370
Removing the Spare Tire372
Jacking Instructions373
To Stow the Flat or Spare376
Reinstalling the Jack and Tools377
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers - if Equipped378
Jump Starting379
Preparations for Jump Start379
Jump Starting Procedure380
Gear Selector Override381
6-Speed Transmission381
Manual Park Release382
8-Speed Transmission382
If Your Engine Overheats383
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle384
Towing a Disabled Vehicle385
Two-Wheel Drive Models386
Four-Wheel Drive Models386
Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped387
Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)387
Event Data Recorder (Edr)387
Servicing and Maintenance388
Technical Specifications465
Customer Assistance477

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Brand	Dodge
Model	RAM 2500 2022
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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