2023 RAM 1500 Owner's Manual
Year:
2023
Make:
RAM
Model:
1500
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
10
SYMBOLS KEY
11
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
11
CONSUMER INFORMATION — TRUCK-CAMPER LOADING
11
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
13
SYMBOL GLOSSARY
13
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
18
KEYS
18
Key Fob
18
To Lock/Unlock The Doors And Tailgate
18
Using The Panic Feature
19
Key Left Vehicle Feature
19
Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The Vehicle) — If Equipped
19
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
19
Programming And Requesting Additional Key Fobs
21
SENTRY KEY
21
IGNITION SWITCH
22
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition
22
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
23
How To Use Remote Start
23
To Exit Remote Start Mode
24
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation — If Equipped
24
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
24
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer Activation — If Equipped
25
Remote Start Abort Message
25
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
25
To Arm The System
25
To Disarm The System
25
Rearming Of The System
26
Security System Manual Override
26
DOORS
26
Manual Door Locks
26
Power Door Locks — If Equipped
27
Power Side Steps — If Equipped
27
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry
27
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit — If Equipped
29
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
29
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
29
STEERING WHEEL
30
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
30
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
30
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED
31
Programming The Memory Feature
31
Linking And Unlinking The Key Fob To Memory
31
Memory Position Recall
32
SEATS
32
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped
32
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
32
Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
33
Front Bench Seat — If Equipped
33
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)
33
Reclining Rear Seats — If Equipped
34
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped
34
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
34
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
34
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
34
Reclining The Seatback
34
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
35
Easy Entry/Exit Seat — If Equipped
35
Heated Seats — If Equipped
35
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped
36
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
36
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
36
Front Ventilated Seats
36
Rear Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
36
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers — If Equipped
36
Head Restraints
36
Front Head Restraints
37
Rear Head Restraints
38
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION — IF EQUIPPED
38
Introducing Voice Recognition
38
Basic Voice Commands
38
Get Started
39
Additional Information
39
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED
40
MIRRORS
40
Inside Rearview Mirror
40
Manual Mirror — If Equipped
40
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
40
Digital Rearview Mirror — If Equipped
41
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
41
Slide-On-Rod Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped
42
Outside Mirrors
42
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
42
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped
42
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach Lighting — If Equipped
42
Power Mirrors
43
Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And Trailer Tow — If Equipped
43
Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped
44
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
44
Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) — If Equipped
44
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
45
Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels
45
Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling Code Or Non-Rolling Code Device
45
Programming HomeLink® To A Garage Door Opener
46
Programming HomeLink® To A Miscellaneous Device
46
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
47
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
47
Security
47
Troubleshooting Tips
48
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
48
Headlight Switch
48
Multifunction Lever
49
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
49
High/Low Beam Switch
49
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped
49
Flash-To-Pass
50
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
50
Parking Lights And Panel Lights
50
Automatic Headlights With Wipers
50
Headlight Delay
50
Lights-On Reminder
50
Fog Lights — If Equipped
50
Turn Signals
51
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped
51
Cargo Lights/Trailer Spotter Lights/Trailer Hitch Light With Bed Lights — If Equipped
51
Battery Saver
52
INTERIOR LIGHTS
52
Courtesy Lights
52
Front Map/Reading Lights
53
Dimmer Controls
53
Illuminated Entry
54
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
54
Windshield Wiper Operation
54
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
55
CLIMATE CONTROLS
56
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions And Functions
56
MAX A/C Button
56
A/C Button
56
Recirculation Button
56
Auto Button
57
Front Defrost Button
57
Rear Defrost Button
57
Driver And Passenger Temperature Up And Down Buttons
57
SYNC Button
57
Blower Control
58
Mode Control
58
Panel Mode
58
Bi-Level Mode
58
Floor Mode
58
Mix Mode
58
Climate Control OFF Button
58
Manual Climate Control Descriptions And Functions
58
MAX A/C Setting
59
A/C Button
59
Recirculation Button
59
Front Defrost Setting
59
Rear Defrost Button
60
Temperature Control
60
Blower Control
60
Mode Control
60
Panel Mode
60
Bi-Level Mode
60
Floor Mode
60
Mix Mode
60
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
61
Automatic Operation
61
Manual Operation Override
61
Climate Voice Recognition — If Equipped
61
Operating Tips
61
Summer Operation
61
Winter Operation
61
Vacation/Storage
61
Window Fogging
61
Outside Air Intake
61
Cabin Air Filter
61
Stop/Start System — If Equipped
62
Operating Tips Chart
62
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT
62
Storage
62
Glove Compartment
62
Door Storage — If Equipped
62
Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped
62
Overhead Sunglass Storage
64
Front Bench Seat Storage — If Equipped
65
Rear Console Storage — If Equipped
65
Seatback Storage
65
Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped
66
Storage Under Rear Seat — If Equipped
66
USB/AUX Control
67
Electrical Power Outlets
68
Power Inverter — If Equipped
69
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped
70
UV-C Light — If Equipped
71
WINDOWS
72
Power Windows
72
Automatic Window Features
72
Reset Auto-Up
73
Window Lockout Switch
73
Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
73
Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
73
Wind Buffeting
74
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
74
Dual Pane Power Sunroof
74
Opening And Closing The Sunroof
74
Opening And Closing The Power Sunshade
75
Pinch Protect Feature
75
Venting Sunroof
75
Ignition Off Operation
75
Sunroof Maintenance
75
HOOD
76
To Open The Hood
76
To Close The Hood
76
TAILGATE
76
Opening
76
Electronic Tailgate Release — If Equipped
77
Closing
77
Locking Tailgate
77
Multifunction Tailgate — If Equipped
77
Tailgate Removal
78
Bed Step — If Equipped
80
PICKUP BOX
81
Bed Rail Tie-Down System — If Equipped
82
RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED
83
Locking And Unlocking RamBox
84
RamBox Cargo Storage Bins
84
RamBox Safety Warning
85
RamBox Emergency Release Lever
86
Bed Extender — If Equipped
86
Divider Position
86
Extender Position
87
Storage Position
87
TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED
88
Tonneau Cover Components
88
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Folding For Driving Or Removal
89
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation
92
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning
94
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
95
MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE
95
Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions — Gasoline
96
HIGHLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE
97
Highline Instrument Cluster Descriptions — Gasoline
98
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE
99
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions — Gasoline
100
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
100
Instrument Cluster Display Location and Controls
100
Custom Tile Configuration — If Equipped
102
Oil Life Reset
103
Display Menu Items
103
Speedometer
103
Driver Assist — If Equipped
103
Vehicle Info
104
Base and Midline Cluster
104
Premium Cluster
104
Off Road – If Equipped
104
Fuel Economy
104
Trip Info
105
Navigation — If Equipped
105
Stop/Start — If Equipped
105
Trailer Tow — If Equipped
105
Audio
105
Stored Messages
105
Settings
106
Midline and Highline Cluster
106
Premium Cluster
107
Head Up Display (HUD) — If Equipped
107
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
108
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
109
Red Warning Lights
110
Air Bag Warning Light
110
Brake Warning Light
110
Battery Charge Warning Light
110
Door Open Warning Light
110
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light
111
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
111
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
111
Hood Open Warning Light
111
Oil Pressure Warning Light
111
Oil Temperature Warning Light
112
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
112
Tailgate Open Warning Light
112
Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light
112
Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If Equipped
112
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
112
Yellow Warning Lights
112
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault Warning Light — If Equipped
112
Air Suspension Fault Warning Light — If Equipped
112
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
112
Electric Park Brake Warning Light
113
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light — If Equipped
113
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light — If Equipped
113
Service LaneSense Warning Light — If Equipped
113
Low Fuel Warning Light
113
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — If Equipped
113
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
113
Rear Axle Locker Fault Warning Light — If Equipped
114
Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light — If Equipped
114
Service Stop/Start System Warning Light — If Equipped
114
Service 4WD Warning Light — If Equipped
114
Cruise Control Fault Warning Light
114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
114
Yellow Indicator Lights
115
Air Suspension Aerodynamic Height Indicator Light— If Equipped
115
Air Suspension Normal Height Indicator Light— If Equipped
115
Air Suspension Off-Road 1 Indicator Light — If Equipped
115
Air Suspension Off-Road 2 Indicator Light — If Equipped
115
Air Suspension Payload Protection Indicator Light — If Equipped
115
Air Suspension Ride Height Raising Indicator Light— If Equipped
115
Air Suspension Ride Height Lowering Indicator Light— If Equipped
115
Cargo Light On Indicator Light — If Equipped
115
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Off Indicator Light — If Equipped
116
NEUTRAL Indicator Light — If Equipped
116
Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light
116
Entry/Exit Indicator Light — If Equipped
116
TOW/HAUL Indicator Light
116
Trailer Merge Assist Indicator Light — If Equipped
116
4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
116
4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
116
4WD High Indicator Light — If Equipped
116
Green Indicator Lights
116
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Indicator Light — If Equipped
116
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With No Target Detected Indicator Light — If Equipped
116
ECO Mode Indicator Light
116
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
116
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
117
Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light
117
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
117
Cruise Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped With Premium Instrument Cluster Display
117
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
117
4WD AUTO Indicator Light — If Equipped
117
White Indicator Lights
117
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Indicator Light — If Equipped
117
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light
117
Selec-Speed Control (SSC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
117
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
118
Cruise Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped With Base/Midline Instrument Cluster Display
118
Blue Indicator Lights
118
High Beam Indicator Light
118
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
118
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
118
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
119
STARTING AND OPERATING
120
STARTING THE ENGINE
120
Automatic Transmission
120
Tip Start Feature
120
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Ignition
120
Normal Starting Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
120
AutoPark
121
Extended Park Starting
122
If Engine Fails To Start
123
After Starting
123
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
123
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
124
PARKING BRAKE
124
Electric Park Brake (EPB)
124
Auto Park Brake
125
SafeHold
126
Brake Service Mode
126
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
126
Ignition Park Interlock
127
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) System
127
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
127
Gear Ranges
128
Transmission Limp Home Mode
130
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation — If Equipped
130
AutoStick — If Equipped
131
When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode
132
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
132
Four-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case — If Equipped
132
Shifting Procedure
134
Five-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case — If Equipped
134
Shifting Procedure
136
ACTIVE-LEVEL FOUR CORNER AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
136
Description
136
Air Suspension Modes
137
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
138
Operation
138
ACTIVE-LEVEL FOUR CORNER AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (OFF-ROAD GROUP) — IF EQUIPPED
139
Description
139
Air Suspension Modes
140
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
141
Operation
141
AXLE LOCK SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
142
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL — IF EQUIPPED
142
POWER STEERING
143
Electric Power Steering
143
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINES ONLY — IF EQUIPPED
143
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
143
Autostop Mode
143
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
144
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
144
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
145
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System
145
System Malfunction
145
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED
145
Cruise Control
145
To Activate
146
To Set A Desired Speed
146
To Vary The Speed Setting
146
To Accelerate For Passing
146
Using Cruise Control On Hills
146
To Resume Speed
146
To Deactivate
147
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
147
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
148
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
148
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
148
To Activate/Deactivate
148
To Set A Desired ACC Speed
149
To Cancel
149
To Turn Off
149
To Resume
149
To Vary The Speed Setting
150
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
150
Overtake Aid
151
ACC Operation At Stop
151
Display Warnings And Maintenance
152
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
152
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning
152
Service ACC/FCW Warning
153
Precautions While Driving With ACC
153
Towing A Trailer
153
Offset Driving
153
Turns And Bends
153
Using ACC On Hills
153
Lane Changing
154
Narrow Vehicles
154
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
154
PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
154
ParkSense Sensors
155
ParkSense Warning Display
155
ParkSense Display
155
Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear ParkSense
158
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System
158
Cleaning The ParkSense System
158
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
158
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
159
Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense Active Park Assist System
160
Parallel/Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation
161
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED
163
LaneSense Operation
163
Turning LaneSense On Or Off
163
LaneSense Warning Message
163
Changing LaneSense Status
165
Turn Signal Activated Blind Spot Assist — If Equipped
165
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA
165
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
167
Forward Facing Camera With Tire Lines — If Equipped
169
TRAILER CAMERAS — IF EQUIPPED
170
Trailer Surround View Camera System — If Equipped
170
AUX Camera — If Equipped
172
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
173
VEHICLE LOADING
174
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
174
Payload
174
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
174
Tire Size
174
Rim Size
174
Inflation Pressure
174
Curb Weight
174
Loading
174
TRAILER TOWING
175
Common Towing Definitions
175
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
175
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
175
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
175
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
175
Tongue Weight (TW)
175
Trailer Frontal Area
175
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
175
Weight-Carrying Hitch
175
Weight-Distributing Hitch
176
Recommended Distribution Hitch Adjustment
177
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
178
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
178
Trailer And Tongue Weight
178
Trailer Reverse Steering Control — If Equipped
179
Towing Requirements
181
Towing Requirements — Tires
181
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
182
Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM) — If Equipped
182
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
184
Towing Tips
186
Automatic Transmission
186
Tow/Haul Mode
186
Cruise Control — If Equipped
186
Air Suspension System
186
SNOWPLOW
186
Before Plowing
187
Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
187
Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached
187
Operating Tips
187
General Maintenance
187
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME)
188
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
188
Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models
188
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models
189
Shifting Into N (Neutral)
189
Shifting Out Of N (Neutral)
190
DRIVING TIPS
191
Driving On Slippery Surfaces
191
Acceleration
191
Driving Through Water
191
Flowing/Rising Water
191
Shallow Standing Water
191
Off-Road Driving Tips
192
After Driving Off-Road
192
MULTIMEDIA
193
UCONNECT SYSTEMS
193
CYBERSECURITY
193
UCONNECT SETTINGS
193
Customer Programmable Features
194
My Profile
195
Display
198
Safety/Driving Assistance
199
Clock
201
Phone/Bluetooth®
202
Voice
203
Navigation
203
Trailer Brake/Trailer — If Equipped
204
Camera
206
Mirrors & Wipers
207
Lights
207
Brakes
208
Doors & Locks
209
Seats & Comfort/Auto-On Comfort Systems
210
Key Off Options/Engine Off Options
210
Suspension/Air Suspension
211
AUX Switches
212
Audio
213
Notifications
214
SiriusXM® Setup
215
Software Updates
216
Reset/Restore Settings To Default
216
UCONNECT INTRODUCTION
217
System Overview
217
Safety And General Information
219
Safety Guidelines
219
Safe Usage Of The Uconnect System
219
Care And Maintenance
219
UCONNECT MODES
220
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
220
Radio Operation
220
Media Mode
220
Radio Mode
220
Radio Controls
220
Radio Voice Commands
221
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Mode — If Equipped
222
Replay
224
Favorites
225
Browse In SXM
225
Setting Presets
226
Audio Settings
226
Media Mode
228
Operating Media Mode
228
Audio Source Selection
228
Types of Media Modes
228
USB Mode
228
Bluetooth® Mode
228
AUX Mode
228
Media Voice Commands
230
Phone Mode
230
Overview
230
Phone Operation
231
Operation
231
Natural Speech
231
Help Command
232
Cancel Command
232
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone
232
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing
233
Disconnecting or Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device
233
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite
233
Phonebook Download (Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone) — If Equipped
234
Managing Your Favorites — If Equipped
234
To Remove A Favorite — If Equipped
234
Phone Call Features
234
Call Controls
235
Key Pad Number Entry
235
Recent Calls — If Equipped
235
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
235
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
235
Do Not Disturb
236
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
236
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
236
Toggling Between Calls
236
Join Calls
236
Call Termination
236
Redial
236
Call Continuation
236
Advanced Phone Connectivity
237
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
237
Things You Should Know About Uconnect Phone
237
Voice Command
237
Bluetooth® Communication Link
238
Power-Up
238
CONNECTED VEHICLE SERVICES — IF EQUIPPED
238
Is My Vehicle Connected?
238
Introduction To Connected Vehicle Services
239
SiriusXM Guardian™ Contact Information
239
What Is SiriusXM Guardian™?
239
Activation — If Equipped
240
Included Trial Period For New Vehicles
240
Features And Packages
240
Getting Started With Connected Vehicle Services
240
Download The Vehicle Branded App
240
Using Your Owner’s Site
241
Using SiriusXM Guardian™
241
SOS Call — If Equipped
241
Automatic SOS — If Equipped
243
Remote Commands
244
Remote Door Lock/Unlock
244
Remote Vehicle Start
245
Remote Horn & Lights
245
Assist — If Equipped
246
Send & Go — If Equipped
246
Vehicle Finder
247
4G Wi-Fi Hotspot — If Equipped
247
Stolen Vehicle Assistance — If Equipped
248
Monthly Vehicle Health Report — If Equipped
248
Vehicle Health Alert —If Equipped
249
In-Vehicle Notifications — If Equipped
249
Amazon Alexa Skill — If Equipped
249
Family Drive Alerts — If Equipped
250
SmartWatch Integration — If Equipped
250
Manage My SiriusXM Guardian™ Account
250
CONNECTED SERVICES FAQs
250
Connected Services SOS FAQs — If Equipped
250
Connected Services Remote Door Lock/Unlock FAQs
251
Connected Services Roadside Assistance FAQs
251
Connected Services Send & Go FAQs — If Equipped
251
Connected Services Vehicle Finder FAQs
251
Connected Services Stolen Vehicle Assistance FAQs — If Equipped
252
Connected Services Remote Vehicle Start FAQs
252
Connected Services Remote Horn & Lights FAQs
252
Connected Services Account FAQs — If Equipped
253
Data Collection & Privacy
254
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
254
Regulatory And Safety Information
255
PERFORMANCE PAGES — IF EQUIPPED
255
Timers
255
Gauges
256
G-Force
256
Pitch & Roll
257
Dynamometer (Dyno)/Engine
257
Dynamometer (Dyno)
257
Engine
257
Vehicle Dynamics
257
OFF-ROAD PAGES — IF EQUIPPED
258
Off-Road Pages Status Bar
259
Vehicle Dynamics
260
Accessory Gauge
261
Pitch & Roll
262
Suspension — If Equipped
263
Forward Facing Camera — If Equipped
263
SAFETY
264
SAFETY FEATURES
264
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
264
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
264
Rear Seat Reminder Alert (RSRA)
265
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System
265
Brake Assist System (BAS)
265
Brake System Warning Light
265
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
265
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
266
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
266
ESC Operating Modes
267
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
267
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
268
Disabling And Enabling HSA
268
Towing With HSA
268
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
269
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
269
Selec-Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped
269
Traction Control System (TCS)
270
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
270
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
271
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped
271
Rear Cross Path (RCP)
273
Blind Spot Modes
274
Trailer Merge Assist — If Equipped
274
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation — If Equipped
276
Turning FCW On Or Off
277
FCW Braking Status And Sensitivity
277
FCW Limited Warning
278
Service FCW Warning
278
Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) — If Equipped
278
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
279
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low Pressure Warnings
280
Service TPMS Warning
281
Tire Fill Alert
281
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TTPMS) — If Equipped
282
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
284
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
284
Important Safety Precautions
284
Seat Belt Systems
284
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
285
Lap/Shoulder Belts
285
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
287
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
287
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
288
Seat Belt Extender
288
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
289
Seat Belt Pretensioner
289
Energy Management Feature
289
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
289
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
290
Air Bag System Components
290
Air Bag Warning Light
290
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
291
Front Air Bags
291
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features
292
Front Air Bag Operation
292
Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Passenger Seat
293
Knee Impact Bolsters
296
Supplemental Side Air Bags
296
Air Bag System Components
298
If A Deployment Occurs
299
Enhanced Accident Response System
299
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
300
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
300
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
300
Child Restraints
300
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
301
Infant And Child Restraints
302
Older Children And Child Restraints
302
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
303
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
303
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
304
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
304
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
306
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
306
Center Seat LATCH
306
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
307
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:
307
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
308
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
308
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
310
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
310
SAFETY TIPS
313
Transporting Passengers
313
Transporting Pets
313
Connected Vehicles
313
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
313
Seat Belts
313
Air Bag Warning Light
313
Defroster
313
Floor Mat Safety Information
314
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
314
Tires
314
Lights
315
Door Latches
315
Fluid Leaks
315
Exhaust Gas
315
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
315
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
316
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
316
ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
316
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
319
Preparations For Jacking
319
Jack Location
320
Removal Of Jack And Tools
320
Removing The Spare Tire
321
Jacking Instructions
323
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
325
Reinstalling The Jack And Tools
326
JUMP STARTING
327
Preparations For Jump Start
327
Jump Starting Procedure
327
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY
328
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
329
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
330
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
331
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
332
Two-Wheel Drive Models
333
Four-Wheel Drive Models
333
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped
334
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
334
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
334
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
335
SCHEDULED SERVICING
335
Maintenance Plan
336
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
339
3.6L Engine With Stop/Start
339
5.7L Engine Without Stop/Start
340
5.7L Engine With Stop/Start
341
Checking Oil Level
342
Adding Washer Fluid
342
Maintenance-Free Battery
342
Pressure Washing
343
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
343
Engine Oil
343
Engine Oil Selection
343
American Petroleum Institute (API) Approved Engine Oil
343
Synthetic Engine Oils
344
Materials Added To Engine Oil
344
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
344
Engine Oil Filter
344
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
344
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection And Replacement — Except G/T Model
344
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection And Replacement — G/T Model
345
G/T Air Filter Maintenance
346
Air Conditioner Maintenance
346
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf
346
Cabin Air Filter Replacement
346
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
348
Body Lubrication
349
Windshield Wiper Blades
349
Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
350
Exhaust System
350
Cooling System
351
Engine Coolant Checks
351
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
351
Selection Of Coolant
352
Adding Coolant
352
Cooling System Pressure Cap
352
Disposal Of Used Coolant
353
Checking Coolant Level — 3.6L Engine
353
Checking Coolant Level — 5.7L Engines
353
Cooling System Notes
354
Brake System
354
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
354
Automatic Transmission
355
Special Additives
355
Fluid Level Check
355
Fluid And Filter Changes
355
Selection Of Lubricant
355
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
355
Drain And Refill
356
Lubricant Selection
356
Transfer Case
356
Fluid Level Check
356
Drain And Refill
356
Selection Of Lubricant
356
Fuses
356
General Information
356
Underhood Power Distribution Center
357
Internal Power Distribution Center
362
Bulb Replacement
367
Replacement Bulbs, Names, And Part Numbers
367
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
368
Base Quad: Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park And Turn — If Equipped
368
Fog Lamps — If Equipped
370
Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
370
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp
371
TIRES
372
Tire Safety Information
372
Tire Markings
372
Tire Sizing Chart
373
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
374
Tire Terminology And Definitions
375
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
376
Loading
376
Tires — General Information
379
Tire Pressure
379
Tire Inflation Pressures
379
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
380
Radial Ply Tires
380
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
380
Tire Spinning
381
Tread Wear Indicators
381
Life Of Tire
381
Replacement Tires
382
Tire Types
382
All Season Tires — If Equipped
382
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
382
Snow Tires
383
Spare Tires — If Equipped
383
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
383
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
383
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
384
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
384
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
384
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
385
Snow Traction Devices
386
Tire Rotation Recommendations
388
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
388
Treadwear
388
Traction Grades
389
Temperature Grades
389
STORING THE VEHICLE
389
BODYWORK
390
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
390
What Causes Corrosion?
390
Body And Underbody Maintenance
390
Cleaning Headlights
390
Tri-Fold Soft Tonneau Cover Care
390
Preserving The Bodywork
390
Washing
390
Fascia/Bumper Care
390
Special Care
391
Spray-On Bedliner – If Equipped
391
INTERIORS
392
Seats And Fabric Parts
392
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
392
Seat Belt Maintenance
392
Plastic And Coated Parts
392
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
393
Leather Surfaces
393
Glass Surfaces
393
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
394
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
394
BRAKE SYSTEM
394
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
394
Torque Specifications
394
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
395
3.6L Engine
395
5.7L Engine
395
Reformulated Gasoline
395
Materials Added To Fuel
395
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
396
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
396
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
396
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline
396
Fuel System Cautions
396
FLUID CAPACITIES
397
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
398
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
399
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
400
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
400
Prepare For The Appointment
400
Prepare A List
400
Be Reasonable With Requests
400
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
400
Roadside Assistance
400
FCA US LLC Customer Center
401
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
401
Mexico
401
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands
401
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
402
Service Contract
402
WARRANTY INFORMATION
402
MOPAR® PARTS
402
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
403
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
403
In Canada
403
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
403
Change Of Ownership Or Address
404
General Information
404
INDEX
405
2023 RAM 1500 Overview
Introduction
The 2023 RAM 1500 stands as a formidable contender in the full-size pickup truck segment, blending rugged capability with modern luxury. With its sleek exterior design and robust chassis, it captures attention on and off the road. Whether you're hauling heavy loads, tackling off-road trails, or enjoying a night out in the city, the RAM 1500 is engineered to deliver an unparalleled driving experience with style and strength.
Powertrains
The RAM 1500 offers an array of potent powertrains to suit various needs and preferences. Base models come equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 engine, producing a commendable 305 horsepower. For those seeking even greater power, a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine is available, generating 395 horsepower. For enhanced efficiency, an innovative eTorque mild hybrid system is integrated with the V8, ensuring remarkable towing capacity while boosting fuel economy. Advanced options include a diesel 3.0-liter V6, providing an impressive mix of torque and efficiency that appeals to the eco-conscious driver.
Trims
The 2023 RAM 1500 offers a wide range of trims to accommodate diverse lifestyles. With options spanning from the value-oriented Tradesman to the luxurious Limited, there's a fit for everyone. The Rebel trim caters to off-road enthusiasts with rugged features and enhanced suspension, while the Laramie blends comfort and technology seamlessly for everyday use. Customization options abound, enabling owners to tailor their vehicle to match their specific preferences.
Features
The model showcases an impressive suite of features, including a state-of-the-art infotainment system with a large touchscreen display. Advanced safety technologies such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring provide peace of mind on the road. Premium materials throughout the cabin exude refinement, creating a spacious and inviting atmosphere for both driver and passengers.
Owners Manual
Each 2023 RAM 1500 comes accompanied by a comprehensive owner's manual, designed to provide essential information on vehicle operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. This invaluable resource offers insights into the advanced features and systems, ensuring that owners can make the most of their truck's capabilities. With clear instructions and helpful tips, the owner's manual is an essential companion for every RAM enthusiast.
User manual download
The RAM 1500 owner manual for the 2023 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2023 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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