RAM 2500 User Manual

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Meet the new 2013 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickups — aiming for first-place consideration with new engineering, greater capability,
and improvements literally everywhere you look. This is industrial-grade quality at its best: all-new maximum GVWRs of 10,000 lb (2500) and
14,000 lb (3500), with unsurpassed available torque in the 2500 class, and best-in-class
(1)
available torque in the 3500 class, all thanks to
the formidable High Output Cummins
®
Turbo Diesel with its new smart diesel exhaust brake. New gas-powered HEMI
®
V8 offerings for Ram
3500. Frame developments for gooseneck and fifth-wheel towing — with improved capability for robust towing and hauling (when properly
equipped). More diesel power offerings. New standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
(4)
. New PowerNet electrical architecture, with even
greater upfit friendliness. Finish it off with dramatic new interiors and all-new full-color model-specific multiview displays.
CHRYSLER GROUP FLEET
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

2013 model-year vehicles come equipped with a
transferable 5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain
Limited Warranty
(5)

5.7L HEMI V8 with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) offers
383 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque — Standard on Ram
2500 and 3500 SRW pickups

6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel engine — 350 hp and
660 lb-ft of torque with 6-speed manual transmission —
Available on 2500 and 3500

6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel engine delivers 370 hp
and 800 lb-ft of torque with 6-speed 68RFE automatic
transmission — Available on 2500 and 3500

6.7L High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel with heavy-duty
6-speed AISIN
®
automatic transmission delivers 385 hp
and 850 lb-ft of torque — 3500 only

Up to 14,000-lb GVWR, 37,600-lb GCWR, and 30,010-lb
max trailer tow rating on 3500
(3)
— Available

6-speed automatic transmission (66RFE) for HEMI
V8-equipped 2500 and 3500 models — Standard

New Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system

B-20 Biodiesel capability — Standard

Fully integrated Electronic Trailer Brake
Controller — Available

New heavy-duty Hotchkiss rear suspension,
redesigned for 3500 models — Standard
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New EVICs

Automatic Oil Change Monitoring System — Standard
(6)
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15,000-mile oil change intervals for diesel engine
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Class V trailer hitch — Standard
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Four- and seven-pin trailer tow wiring — Standard
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Full-size spare tire — Standard
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New monotone and two-tone paint colors
(1)
Class based on 350/3500 pickups, when properly equipped.
(2)
Class based on 250/2500 and 350/3500 pickups,
when properly equipped.
(3)
When properly equipped.
(4)
No system, no matter how sophisticated, can repeal the laws of
physics or overcome careless driving actions. Performance is limited by available traction, which snow, ice, and other
conditions can affect. When the ESC warning lamp in the speedometer flashes, the driver needs to use less throttle
and adapt speed and driving behavior to prevailing conditions. Always drive carefully, consistent with conditions.
Always use your seat belt.
(5)
See dealer for details and a copy of this limited warranty.
(6)
Gas engines only.
(7)
Always sit
properly in the seat with the seat belt fastened.
(8)
2500 only.
(9)
Requires Bluetooth
®
enabled mobile phone.
SAFETY/SECURITY
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Multistage driver and front-passenger air bags
(7)
— Standard
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Supplemental side-curtain air bags
(7)
— Standard
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Side-seat air bags — Standard
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Four-wheel antilock brakes (ABS) — Standard
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Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) — Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System — Standard
(8)
(2500 models)

Sentry Key
®
theft deterrent system — Standard

Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH) — Standard

Dynamic front crumple zones and side-impact door beams — Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
(4)
— Standard on all models
FLEET FEATURES
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B-20 calibration — Standard

Front and rear heavy-duty shock absorbers — Standard

730-amp CCA battery — Available

Vinyl floor covering on Tradesman — Standard

Daytime running lamps — Available

Power Accessory Group — Available

Popular Equipment Group — Available

Power and Remote Entry Group — Available

Power trailer-tow mirrors — Available

Protection Group — Available

Security alarm — Available

Special paint — Available

Uconnect
®
Voice Command Hands-Free Communication System
(9)
— Available

Vinyl floor covering — Available on SLT, Big Horn, Lone Star,
Outdoorsman, and Power Wagon
®
2013
RAM 2500/3500

RAM 2500 Specifications

General

Brand	RAM
Model	2500
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Product Highlights

Powertrain Limited Warranty

5.7L HEMI V8 Engine

Specs for the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine, offering 383 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque.

6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine (Manual)

Details the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel engine with manual transmission: 350 hp, 660 lb-ft torque.

6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine (Automatic)

Specs for the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel with automatic transmission: 370 hp, 800 lb-ft torque.

6.7L High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine

Details the High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel for 3500: 385 hp, 850 lb-ft torque with AISIN auto.

Max Towing and GVWR

Specifies max GVWR, GCWR, and trailer tow ratings for the 3500 model.

6-Speed Automatic Transmission (HEMI)

Details the standard 6-speed automatic transmission for HEMI V8 models.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System

Electronic Trailer Brake Controller

Mentions the availability of a fully integrated Electronic Trailer Brake Controller.

Hotchkiss Rear Suspension

Describes the new heavy-duty Hotchkiss rear suspension for 3500 models.

Class V Trailer Hitch

Safety and Security Features

Multistage Front Air Bags

Includes standard multistage driver and front-passenger air bags.

Supplemental Side-Curtain Air Bags

Features standard supplemental side-curtain air bags.

Side-Seat Air Bags

Includes standard side-seat air bags.

Four-Wheel Antilock Brakes (ABS)

Equipped with standard four-wheel antilock brakes (ABS).

Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)

Features the standard Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS).

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Includes standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System for 2500 models.

Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System

Equipped with the standard Sentry Key theft deterrent system.

Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH)

Features the standard Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH).

Crash Protection Structures

Includes dynamic front crumple zones and side-impact door beams.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on all models.

Fleet Features

Heavy-Duty Shock Absorbers

Power Trailer-Tow Mirrors

Uconnect Voice Command

Availability of the Uconnect Voice Command Hands-Free Communication System.

Powertrain Options

5.7L HEMI V8 Engine Options

Details 5.7L HEMI V8 options with 6-speed auto and manual transmissions.

6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine Options

Lists 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel engine options with various transmissions.

6.7L High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel

Specifies the 6.7L High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel engine with AISIN auto.

Vehicle Dimensions and Specifications

Interior Dimensions

Pickup Box Dimensions

Vehicle Configuration Options

Engine and Transmission Configurations

Specifies engine and transmission choices for various trims and models.

Mechanical Features and Axle Ratios

Lists mechanical features like alternators, axles, and axle ratios.

Exterior Features and Packages

Trailer-Tow Capability Features

Details trailer tow capability features like hitch receivers and harness plugs.

Transfer Case Options

Interior Features and Controls

Uconnect Multimedia and Connectivity

Covers Uconnect multimedia features like USB ports and Media Hub.

Radio System Options

Details available radio systems, including Uconnect 3.0, 5.0, and 8.4A/AN.

Interior Seating and Steering Wheel

Premium Cloth and Leather Seat Options

Details premium cloth and leather high-back seat configurations.

Power Seat Adjustments and Lumbar Support

Heated and Ventilated Seat Features

Power Seat Adjustments (Continued)

Heated Front and Rear Seats

Advanced Interior and Connectivity Features

Uconnect Multimedia and Connectivity Features

Covers Uconnect multimedia features like 12-volt auxiliary and USB ports.

Radio System Options (Continued)

Details available radio systems, including Uconnect 5.0 and 8.4A/AN.

Tire and Wheel Options

2500 Tire Options

3500 Single Rear Wheel Tire Options

3500 Dual Rear Wheel Tire Options

2500 Wheel Options

3500 Wheel Options

3500 Dual Rear Wheel Options

Safety and Security Package Options

Air Bag Systems

Details advanced multistage, side-curtain, and side-seat air bag systems.

Brake and Stability Control Systems

Covers ABS, ESC, Brake Assist, and Electronic Roll Mitigation.

Electronic Trailer Brake Controller

Park Assist and Backup Camera Systems

Covers ParkSense Rear Park Assist and ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera.

Restraint Systems

Details front and rear seat belt systems and LATCH.

Sentry Key Theft Deterrent

Covers the Sentry Key theft deterrent system.

Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM)

Details Tire Pressure Monitoring with EVIC display for 2500 models.