RAM 1500 2023 - Getting to Know Your Vehicle; Keys

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TOW/HAUL Indicator Light

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Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light

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4WD Indicator Light

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Yellow Indicator Lights

4WD Low Indicator Light

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4WD High Indicator Light

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Green Indicator Lights

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Indicator Light

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ECO Mode Indicator Light

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Yellow Indicator Lights

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Table of Contents3
Introduction10
Symbols Key11
Van Conversions/Campers11
Consumer Information - Truck-Camper Loading11
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations13
Symbol Glossary13
Getting to Know Your Vehicle18
Keys18
Key Fob18
Sentry Key21
Ignition Switch22
Keyless Enter 'N Go™ Ignition22
Remote Start - if Equipped23
How to Use Remote Start23
To Exit Remote Start Mode24
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation24
If Equipped24
Remote Start Comfort Systems - if Equipped24
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer25
Activation - if Equipped25
Remote Start Abort Message25
Vehicle Security System - if Equipped25
To Arm the System25
To Disarm the System25
Rearming of the System26
Security System Manual Override26
Doors26
Manual Door Locks26
Power Door Locks - if Equipped27
Power Side Steps - if Equipped27
Keyless Enter N G O Passive Entry27
Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit - if Equipped29
Automatic Door Locks - if Equipped29
Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors29
Steering Wheel30
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column30
Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped30
Driver Memory Settings - if Equipped31
Programming the Memory Feature31
Linking and Unlinking the Key Fob to Memory31
Memory Position Recall32
Seats32
Manual Adjustment32
(Front Seats) - if Equipped32
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)33
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) - if Equipped34
Heated Seats - if Equipped35
Ventilated Seats - if Equipped36
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers - if Equipped36
Head Restraints36
Uconnect Voice Recognition38
If Equipped38
Introducing Voice Recognition38
Basic Voice Commands38
Get Started39
Additional Information39
Driver Adjustable Pedals40
If Equipped40
Mirrors40
Inside Rearview Mirror40
Illuminated Vanity Mirror41
Outside Mirrors42
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors42
If Equipped42
Outside Mirrors with Turn Signal and42
Approach Lighting - if Equipped42
Power Mirrors43
Power Folding Outside Mirrors for Standard and Trailer Tow - if Equipped43
Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped44
Heated Mirrors - if Equipped44
Universal Garage Door Opener44
(Homelink®) - if Equipped44
Before You Begin Programming Homelink45
Erasing All the Home Link Channels45
Non-Rolling Code Device45
Programming Homelink® to a Garage Door Opener46
Device46
Reprogramming a Single Homelink® Button47
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming47
Security47
Troubleshooting Tips48
Exterior Lights48
Headlight Switch48
Multifunction Lever49
Daytime Running Lights (Drls)49
High/Low Beam Switch49
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - if Equipped49
Flash-To-Pass50
Automatic Headlights - if Equipped50
Parking Lights and Panel Lights50
Automatic Headlights with Wipers50
Headlight Delay50
Lights-On Reminder50
Fog Lights - if Equipped50
Turn Signals51
Lane Change Assist - if Equipped51
Cargo Lights/Trailer Spotter Lights/Trailer Hitch Light with Bed Lights - if Equipped51
Battery Saver52
Interior Lights52
Courtesy Lights52
Illuminated Entry54
Windshield Wipers and Washers54
Windshield Wiper Operation54
Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped55
Climate Controls56
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions56
And Functions56
Manual Climate Control Descriptions58
And Functions58
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)61
If Equipped61
Climate Voice Recognition - if Equipped61
Operating Tips61
Interior Storage and Equipment62
Storage62
USB/AUX Control67
Electrical Power Outlets68
Power Inverter - if Equipped69
Wireless Charging Pad - if Equipped70
UV-C Light - if Equipped71
Windows72
Power Windows72
Automatic Window Features72
Reset Auto-Up73
Window Lockout Switch73
Power Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped73
Manual Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped73
Wind Buffeting74
Power Sunroof - if Equipped74
Dual Pane Power Sunroof74
Hood76
To Open the Hood76
To Close the Hood76
Tailgate76
Opening76
Closing77
Locking Tailgate77
Multifunction Tailgate - if Equipped77
Tailgate Removal78
Bed Step - if Equipped80
Pickup Box81
Bed Rail Tie-Down System - if Equipped82
Rambox - if Equipped83
Locking and Unlocking Rambox84
Rambox Cargo Storage Bins84
Rambox Safety Warning85
Bed Extender - if Equipped86
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - if Equipped88
Tonneau Cover Components88
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Folding for Driving89
Or Removal89
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation92
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning94
Midline Instrument Cluster - Gasoline95
Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions - Gasoline96
Getting to Know Your Instrument Panel97
Highline Instrument Cluster - Gasoline97
Highline Instrument Cluster Descriptions98
Gasoline98
Premium Instrument Cluster - Gasoline99
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions100
Gasoline100
Instrument Cluster Display100
Instrument Cluster Display Location100
And Controls100
Oil Life Reset103
Display Menu Items103
Head up Display (HUD)107
If Equipped107
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message - Electrical Load Reduction Actions - if Equipped108
Warning Lights and Messages109
Red Warning Lights110
Yellow Warning Lights112
Yellow Indicator Lights115
Green Indicator Lights116
White Indicator Lights117
Blue Indicator Lights118
Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd II118
Onboard Diagnostic System118
(OBD II) Cybersecurity118
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance119
Programs119
Starting and Operating120
Starting the Engine120
Automatic Transmission120
Tip Start Feature120
Keyless Enter 'N Go™ - Ignition120
Normal Starting Using ENGINE START/STOP120
Button120
Autopark121
Extended Park Starting122
If Engine Fails to Start123
After Starting123
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped123
Engine Break-In Recommendations124
Parking Brake124
Electric Park Brake (EPB)124
Automatic Transmission126
Ignition Park Interlock127
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) System127
8-Speed Automatic Transmission127
Four-Wheel Drive Operation132
If Equipped132
Four-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case - if Equipped132
Five-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case - if Equipped134
Active-Level Four Corner Air Suspension136
System - if Equipped136
Description136
Air Suspension Modes137
Instrument Cluster Display Messages138
Operation138
Active-Level Four Corner Air Suspension139
System (Off-Road Group) - if Equipped139
Description139
Air Suspension Modes140
Instrument Cluster Display Messages141
Operation141
Axle Lock System - if Equipped142
Limited-Slip Differential - if Equipped142
Power Steering143
Electric Power Steering143
Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engines Only143
If Equipped143
Stop/Start System - if Equipped143
Autostop Mode143
Possible Reasons the Engine Does Not Autostop144
To Start the Engine While in Autostop Mode144
To Manually Turn off the Stop/Start System145
To Manually Turn on the Stop/Start System145
System Malfunction145
Cruise Control Systems - if Equipped145
Cruise Control145
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)147
Parksense Front/Rear Park Assist System - if Equipped154
Parksense Sensors155
Parksense Warning Display155
Parksense Display155
Enabling and Disabling Front And/Or Rear Parksense158
Service the Parksense Park Assist System158
Cleaning the Parksense System158
Parksense System Usage Precautions158
Parksense Active Park Assist159
System - if Equipped159
Enabling and Disabling the Parksense Active Park Assist System160
Parallel/Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation161
Lanesense - if Equipped163
Lanesense Operation163
Turning Lanesense on or off163
Lanesense Warning Message163
Changing Lanesense Status165
Turn Signal Activated Blind Spot Assist - if Equipped165
Parkview Rear Back up Camera165
Surround View Camera System167
If Equipped167
Forward Facing Camera with Tire Lines - if Equipped169
Trailer Cameras - if Equipped170
Trailer Surround View Camera System - if Equipped170
AUX Camera - if Equipped172
Refueling the Vehicle173
Vehicle Loading174
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)174
Payload174
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)174
Tire Size174
Rim Size174
Inflation Pressure174
Curb Weight174
Loading174
Trailer Towing175
Common Towing Definitions175
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight178
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)178
Trailer and Tongue Weight178
Trailer Reverse Steering Control - if Equipped179
Towing Requirements181
Towing Tips186
Snowplow186
Before Plowing187
Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability187
Over the Road Operation with Snowplow Attached187
Operating Tips187
General Maintenance187
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome)188
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle188
Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models188
Recreational Towing Four -Wheel Drive Models189
Driving Tips191
Driving on Slippery Surfaces191
Driving through Water191
Off-Road Driving Tips192
Multimedia193
Uconnect Systems193
Cybersecurity193
Uconnect Settings193
Customer Programmable Features194
Uconnect Introduction217
System Overview217
Safety and General Information219
Uconnect Modes220
Steering Wheel Audio Controls220
Radio Mode220
Media Mode228
Phone Mode230
Connected Vehicle Services - if Equipped238
Is My Vehicle Connected238
Introduction to Connected Vehicle Services239
Getting Started with Connected Vehicle Services240
Using Siriusxm Guardian241
Manage M y Sirius XM Guardian Account250
Connected Services Faqs250
Connected Services SOS Faqs - if Equipped250
Lock/Unlock Faqs251
Connected Services Roadside Assistance Faqs251
Connected Services Send & Go Faqs - if Equipped251
Connected Services Vehicle Finder Faqs251
Connected Services Stolen Vehicle Assistance Faqs - if Equipped252
Connected Services Remote Vehicle Start Faqs252
Connected Services Remote Horn & Lights Faqs252
Connected Services Account Faqs - if Equipped253
Data Collection & Privacy254
Radio Operation and Mobile Phones254
Regulatory and Safety Information255
Performance Pages - if Equipped255
Timers255
Gauges256
G-Force256
Dynamometer (Dyno)/Engine257
Vehicle Dynamics257
Off-Road Pages - if Equipped258
Off-Road Pages Status Bar259
Vehicle Dynamics260
Accessory Gauge261
Pitch & Roll262
Suspension - if Equipped263
Forward Facing Camera - if Equipped263
Safety264
Safety Features264
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)264
Rear Seat Reminder Alert (RSRA)265
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System265
Auxiliary Driving Systems271
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)271
If Equipped271
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Mitigation - if Equipped276
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)279
Occupant Restraint Systems284
Occupant Restraint Systems Features284
Important Safety Precautions284
Seat Belt Systems284
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)290
Child Restraints300
Safety Tips313
Transporting Passengers313
Transporting Pets313
Connected Vehicles313
The Vehicle314
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle314
Exhaust Gas315
Carbon Monoxide Warnings315
In Case of Emergency316
Hazard Warning Flashers316
Assist and Sos System - if Equipped316
Jacking and Tire Changing319
Preparations for Jacking319
Jack Location320
Removal of Jack and Tools320
Removing the Spare Tire321
Jacking Instructions323
To Stow the Flat or Spare325
Reinstalling the Jack and Tools326
Jump Starting327
Preparations for Jump Start327
Jump Starting Procedure327
Refueling in Emergency328
If Your Engine Overheats329
Manual Park Release330
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle331
Towing a Disabled Vehicle332
Two-Wheel Drive Models333
Four-Wheel Drive Models333
Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped334
Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)334
Event Data Recorder (Edr)334
Servicing and Maintenance335
Scheduled Servicing335
Maintenance Plan336
Engine Compartment339
L Engine with Stop/Start339
L Engine Without Stop/Start340
L Engine with Stop/Start341
Checking Oil Level342
Adding Washer Fluid342
Maintenance-Free Battery342
Pressure Washing343
Vehicle Maintenance343
Engine Oil343
Engine Oil Filter344
Engine Air Cleaner Filter344
Air Conditioner Maintenance346
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection348
Body Lubrication349
Windshield Wiper Blades349
Exhaust System350
Cooling System351
Brake System354
Automatic Transmission355
Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level355
Transfer Case356
Fuses356
Bulb Replacement367
Tires372
Tire Safety Information372
Tires - General Information379
Tire Types382
Spare Tires - if Equipped383
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care385
Snow Traction Devices386
Tire Rotation Recommendations388
Tire Quality Grades388
Treadwear388
Traction Grades389
Temperature Grades389
Storing the Vehicle389
Bodywork390
Protection from Atmospheric Agents390
Body and Underbody Maintenance390
Preserving the Bodywork390
Interiors392
Seats and Fabric Parts392
Plastic and Coated Parts392
Leather Surfaces393
Glass Surfaces393
Technical Specifications394
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)394
Brake System394
Wheel and Tire Torque Specifications394
Torque Specifications394
Fuel Requirements395
L Engine395
Reformulated Gasoline395
Materials Added to Fuel395
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends396
Do Not Use E-85 in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles396
CNG and LP Fuel System Modifications396
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) in Gasoline396
Fuel System Cautions396
Fluid Capacities397
Engine Fluids and Lubricants398
Chassis Fluids and Lubricants399
Customer Assistance400
Vehicle400
Prepare for the Appointment400
Preparea List400
Be Reasonable with Requests400
If You Need Assistance400
Roadside Assistance400
FCA US LLC Customer Center401
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center401
Mexico401
Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands401
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)402
Service Contract402
Warranty Information402
Mopar® Parts402
Reporting Safety Defects403
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C403
In Canada403
Publication Order Forms403
Change of Ownership or Address404
General Information404

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