Dodge 2012 Ram Owners Manual Truck 1500/2500/3500 Owner's

2015-09-07

• INTRODUCTION
  • INTRODUCTION
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
  • VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
• THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
  • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
    • Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) — If Equipped
    • Key Fob
    • Removing Key Fob From Ignition
    • Key-In-Ignition Reminder
  • SENTRY KEYĥ
    • Replacement Keys
    • Customer Key Programming
    • General Information
  • VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
    • Rearming Of The System
    • To Arm The System
    • To Disarm The System
    • Security System Manual Override
  • ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED
    • Remote Unlock The Doors
    • To Lock The Doors
    • Using The Panic Alarm
    • Programming Additional Transmitters
    • Transmitter Battery Replacement
    • General Information
  • REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
    • How To Use Remote Start
  • DOOR LOCKS
    • Manual Door Locks
    • Power Door Locks — If Equipped
    • Child-Protection Door Lock
  • WINDOWS
    • Power Windows — If Equipped
    • Wind Buffeting
  • 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 — If Equipped
    • Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)
    • 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
    • Event Data Recorder (EDR)
    • Child Restraints
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
  • SAFETY TIPS
    • Transporting Passengers
    • Exhaust Gas
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
• UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
  • MIRRORS
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror
    • Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
    • Outside Mirrors
    • Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
    • Power Mirrors — If Equipped
    • Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
    • Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
    • Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped
    • “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped
    • Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped
  • Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED
    • Operation
    • Phone Call Features
    • Uconnect™ Phone Features
    • Advanced Phone Connectivity
    • Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
    • General Information
  • VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
    • Voice Command System Operation
    • Commands
    • Voice Training
  • SEATS
    • Driver's Power Seat — If Equipped
    • Passenger's Power Seat — If Equipped
    • Power Lumbar — If Equipped
    • Heated Seats — If Equipped
    • Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
    • Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped
    • Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped
    • 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped
    • Mega Cabĥ Rear Seat Features
    • Head Restraints
  • DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
    • Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory
    • Memory Position Recall
    • To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory
    • Easy Entry/Exit Seat
  • TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
  • LIGHTS
    • Headlights
    • Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
    • Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
    • Headlight Delay
    • Parking Lights And Panel Lights
    • Fog Lights — If Equipped
    • Interior Lights
    • Cargo Light
    • Lights-On Reminder
    • Battery Saver
    • Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
    • Multifunction Lever
  • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
    • Windshield Wipers
    • Windshield Wiper Operation
    • Intermittent Wiper System
    • Windshield Washers
    • Mist Feature
  • TILT STEERING COLUMN
  • HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
  • DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED
  • ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
    • To Activate
    • To Set A Desired Speed
    • To Deactivate
    • To Resume Speed
    • To Vary The Speed Setting
    • To Accelerate For Passing
  • PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
    • ParkSenseĥ Sensors
    • ParkSenseĥ Warning Display
    • ParkSenseĥ Display
    • Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ
    • Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System
    • Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System
    • ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions
  • PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
    • Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
    • Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
  • OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED
    • Courtesy/Reading Lights
  • GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
    • Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ
    • Programming A Rolling Code
    • Programming A Non-Rolling Code
    • Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
    • Using HomeLinkĥ
    • Security
    • Troubleshooting Tips
    • General Information
  • POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
    • Open Sunroof — Express Mode
    • Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
    • Closing Sunroof — Express
    • Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
    • Pinch Protect Feature
    • Pinch Protect Override
    • Venting Sunroof — Express
    • Sunshade Operation
    • Wind Buffeting
    • Sunroof Maintenance
    • Ignition Off Operation
  • ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
  • CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED
  • POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
  • CUPHOLDERS
    • Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — (40–20–40 Seats)
    • Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor Mounted Shifter
    • Rear Cupholder — Quad Cabĥ
    • Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab
  • STORAGE
    • Glove Box Storage
    • Door Storage
    • Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped
    • Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped
    • Seatback Storage
    • Storage (Regular Cab)
    • Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)
    • Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
  • REAR WINDOW FEATURES
    • Rear Window Defroster
    • Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
    • Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
  • FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED
  • RAMBOXĥ — IF EQUIPPED
    • RamBoxĥ Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
    • RamBoxĥ Safety Warning
    • Bed Extender — If Equipped
    • Bed Rail Tie-Down System
  • SLIDE-IN CAMPERS
    • Camper Applications
  • EASY-OFF TAILGATE
    • Disconnecting the Rear Camera — If Equipped
    • Removing The Tailgate
    • Locking Tailgate
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
  • SWITCH BANK BUTTON DESCRIPTION
    • Upper Switch Bank
    • Lower Switch Bank
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
  • ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
    • EVIC Displays
    • Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance To Empty (DTE) — If Equipped
    • Trip Functions
    • Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
    • Tire PSI
    • Units
    • Compass / Temperature Display
    • Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
  • MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED
    • Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
    • Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped
  • MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)
    • Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
    • Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
    • Notes on Playing MP3 Files
    • Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
  • MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)
    • Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
    • Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
    • Notes On Playing MP3 Files
    • LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
    • INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
    • Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
    • Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped
  • iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
    • Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device
    • Using This Feature
    • Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
    • Play Mode
    • List Or Browse Mode
    • Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
  • UCONNECT™ MULTIMEDIA VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED
    • Getting Started
    • Single Video Screen
    • Play Video Games
    • Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
    • Important Notes For Single Video Screen System
    • Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio
    • Remote Control
    • Remote Control Storage
    • Locking The Remote Control
    • Replacing The Batteries
    • Headphones Operation
    • Controls
    • Replacing The Batteries
    • Unwiredĥ Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
    • System Information
  • STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
    • Radio Operation
    • CD Player
  • CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
  • RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS
    • Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System
    • Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
    • Summer Operation
    • Winter Operation
    • Vacation/Storage
    • Window Fogging and Frosting
    • Outside Air Intake
    • Operating Tips
• STARTING AND OPERATING
  • STARTING PROCEDURES
    • Normal Starting
    • Automatic Transmission
    • Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ̺29°C)
    • If Engine Fails To Start
    • After Starting
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    • Key Ignition Park Interlock
    • Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
    • Four–Speed Automatic Transmission (3.7L Engine) — If Equipped
    • Six–Speed Automatic Transmission (4.7L And 5.7L Engine) — 1500 Models Only
    • Six–Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine) — 2500 Models Only
  • FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
    • Manually Shifted Transfer Case – If Equipped
    • Shifting Procedure – Manually Shifted Transfer Case
    • Transfer Case Position Indicator Light
    • Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) – If Equipped
    • Shifting Procedure
    • Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) – If Equipped
    • Shifting Procedure
  • AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM (2500 MODELS ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
  • STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER WAGON ONLY
  • SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER WAGON ONLY
    • Off-Road Driving Tips And Vehicle Characteristics
    • Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
    • Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
    • Hill Climbing
    • Driving Through Water
    • Airing Down For Off-Road Driving
    • Vehicle Recovery
    • After Driving Off-Road
  • LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
  • DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
    • Acceleration
    • Traction
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER
    • Flowing/Rising Water
    • Shallow Standing Water
  • OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
    • After Driving Off-Road
  • WINCH USAGE (POWER WAGON ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
    • Things To Know Before Using Your Winch
    • Understanding The Features Of Your Winch
    • Winch Accessories
    • Operating Your Winch
    • Rigging Techniques
  • POWER STEERING
    • Power Steering Fluid Check
  • MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY
  • PARKING BRAKE
  • BRAKE SYSTEM
    • 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only
  • 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
    • Tire Markings
    • Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    • Tire Terminology And Definitions
    • Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
  • TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
    • Tire Pressure
    • Tire Inflation Pressures
    • Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
    • Radial Ply 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
  • SNOW TIRES
  • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
    • Directional Tires – If Equipped
    • Dual Rear Wheels – If Equipped
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
    • Base System
    • Premium System – If Equipped
    • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description (2500 Models) – If Equipped
    • General Information
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS
    • 3.7L and 4.7L Engine
    • 5.7L Engine
    • Reformulated Gasoline
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    • E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
    • MMT In Gasoline
    • Materials Added To Fuel
    • Fuel System Cautions
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings
  • FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
    • E-85 General Information
    • Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
    • Fuel Requirements
    • Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
    • Starting
    • Cruising Range
    • Replacement Parts
    • Maintenance
  • ADDING FUEL
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
  • VEHICLE LOADING
    • Certification Label
  • TRAILER TOWING
    • Common Towing Definitions
    • Trailer Hitch Classification
    • Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    • Trailer And Tongue Weight
    • Towing Requirements
    • Towing Tips
  • SNOWPLOW
    • 1500 Models Only
    • 2500/3500 Models Only
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
    • Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models
    • Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models
• WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
  • JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
    • Jack Location
    • Removing The Spare Tire
    • Preparations
    • Instructions
    • Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped
    • Wheel Nuts
    • To Stow The Flat Or Spare
  • HOISTING
  • JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
    • Preparations For Jump-Start
    • Jump-Starting Procedure
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
  • EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
  • SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
    • Column Shifter — If Equipped
    • Center Console Shifter — If Equipped
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
    • Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
    • Two-Wheel Drive Models
    • Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
• MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.7L
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
  • 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
  • FUSES
    • Totally Integrated Power Module
  • VEHICLE STORAGE
  • REPLACEMENT BULBS
  • BULB REPLACEMENT
    • Dual Or Quad Headlamp/Front Park And Turn Signal — If Equipped
    • Fog Lamps
    • 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
    • Engine
    • Chassis
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
    • Required Maintenance Intervals
• IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
    • Prepare For The Appointment
    • Prepare A List
    • Be Reasonable With Requests
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
    • Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
    • Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
    • In Mexico contact:
    • Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
    • Service Contract
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION
  • MOPARĥ PARTS
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
    • In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
    • In Canada
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
    • Treadwear
    • Traction Grades
    • Temperature Grades