2025 RAM Chassis Cab Owner's Manual
Year:
2025
Make:
RAM
Model:
Chassis Cab
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
3
INTRODUCTION
10
WELCOME
10
SYMBOLS KEY
11
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
11
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
11
SYMBOL GLOSSARY
11
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
16
KEYS
16
Key Fob
16
To Lock/Unlock The Doors
16
Using The Panic Feature
16
Key Left Vehicle Feature
17
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
17
Programming And Requesting Additional Key Fobs
18
Auto Key Off
18
SENTRY KEY
18
IGNITION SWITCH
19
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition
19
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (GASOLINE)
20
How To Use Remote Start
20
To Exit Remote Start Mode
21
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation — If Equipped
21
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
21
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer Activation — If Equipped
22
Remote Start Abort Message
22
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (DIESEL)
22
How To Use Remote Start
22
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
22
To Arm The System
23
To Disarm The System
23
Rearming Of The System
23
Security System Manual Override
23
DOORS
23
Manual Door Locks
23
Power Door Locks — If Equipped
24
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry (If Equipped)
24
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit — If Equipped
26
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
26
Child-Protection Door Lock — If Equipped
26
STEERING WHEEL
26
Tilt Steering Column
26
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
27
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION — IF EQUIPPED
27
Introducing Voice Recognition
27
Basic Voice Commands
27
Get Started
27
Additional Information
28
SEATS
28
Manual Adjustment Front Seats — If Equipped
29
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
29
Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
29
40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped
29
Manual Adjustment Rear Seat — If Equipped
30
Second Row Bench Fold Flat Seat — If Equipped
30
Power Adjustment Front Seats — If Equipped
30
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
30
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
30
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
30
Reclining The Seatback
31
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
31
Easy Entry/Exit Seat — If Equipped
31
Heated Seats — If Equipped
31
Front Heated Seats
32
Rear Heated Seats
32
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
32
Front Ventilated Seats
32
Head Restraints
33
Front Head Restraints
33
Front Head Restraint Removal
33
Rear Head Restraints
34
Rear Head Restraint Removal
34
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED
34
MIRRORS
35
Inside Rearview Mirror
35
Manual Mirror — If Equipped
35
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
35
Digital Rearview Mirror — If Equipped
35
Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped
37
Slide-On-Rod Feature Of Sun Visor — If Equipped
37
Outside Mirrors
37
Trailer Tow Telescoping Mirrors
38
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
38
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach Lighting — If Equipped
39
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
39
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
39
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
39
Automatic Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
40
Power Convex Mirror Switch — If Equipped
40
Forward Utility Lights and Rear Guidance Lights — If Equipped
41
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped
41
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
42
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HOMELINK®) — IF EQUIPPED
42
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
42
Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels
42
Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling Code Or Non-Rolling Code Device
42
Programming HomeLink® To A Garage Door Opener
43
Programming HomeLink® To A Miscellaneous Device
43
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
44
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
44
Security
44
Troubleshooting Tips
44
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
45
Headlight Switch
45
Multifunction Lever
46
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
46
High/Low Beam Switch
46
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped
46
Flash-To-Pass
46
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
46
Parking Lights
46
Headlights On With Wipers
47
Headlight Delay
47
Lights-On Reminder
47
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
47
Turn Signals
47
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped
48
Cargo Lights/Rear Guidance Lights — If Equipped
48
Battery Saver
48
INTERIOR LIGHTS
48
Courtesy Lights
48
Courtesy/Reading Lights
48
Dimmer Controls
49
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
50
Windshield Wiper Operation
50
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
51
CLIMATE CONTROLS
51
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions And Functions
51
MAX A/C Button
52
A/C Button
52
Recirculation Button
52
Auto Button
52
Front Defrost Button
52
Rear Defrost Button
52
Driver And Passenger Temperature Up And Down Buttons
53
SYNC Button
53
Blower Control
53
Mode Control
53
Panel Mode
53
Bi-Level Mode
53
Floor Mode
53
Mix Mode
54
Climate Control OFF Button
54
Manual Climate Control Descriptions And Functions
54
MAX A/C Setting
54
A/C Button
54
Recirculation Button
54
Front Defrost Setting
54
Rear Defrost Button
54
Temperature Control
54
Blower Control
55
Mode Control
55
Panel Mode
55
Bi-Level Mode
55
Floor Mode
55
Mix Mode
55
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
55
Automatic Operation
55
Manual Operation Override
55
Climate Voice Recognition — If Equipped
55
Operating Tips
56
Summer Operation
56
Winter Operation
56
Vacation/Storage
56
Window Fogging
56
Outside Air Intake
56
Cabin Air Filter
56
Operating Tips Chart
56
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT
57
Storage
57
Glove Compartment
57
Door Storage
57
Center Console Storage — If Equipped
57
Overhead Sunglass Storage
59
Front Bench Seat Storage — If Equipped
59
Seatback Storage — If Equipped
59
Storage Bin (Regular Cab) — If Equipped
59
Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped
59
Below Rear Seat Storage (Crew Cab) — If Equipped
60
USB/AUX Control
61
Electrical Power Outlets
62
Power Panel — If Equipped
63
Accessing The Power Panel App From the Uconnect System
63
Power Management Screen
64
Turning The Power Panel Outlets On And Off
65
Power Panel Settings
65
Power Inverter — If Equipped
65
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped
66
WINDOWS
67
Power Windows — If Equipped
67
Automatic Window Features — If Equipped
68
Reset Auto-Up — If Equipped
68
Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped
68
Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
69
Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
69
Wind Buffeting
69
HOOD
69
To Open The Hood
69
To Close The Hood
70
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
71
MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE
71
Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions
72
HIGHLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE
73
Highline Instrument Cluster Descriptions
73
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE
75
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions — Gasoline
76
MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — DIESEL ENGINE
77
Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions — Diesel Engine
78
HIGHLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — DIESEL ENGINE
79
Highline Instrument Cluster Descriptions — Diesel Engine
80
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — DIESEL
81
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions — Diesel
82
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
82
Instrument Cluster Display Location and Controls
82
Oil Life Reset
84
Display Menu Items
85
Speedometer
85
Driver Assist — If Equipped
85
Vehicle Info
86
Off Road
87
Fuel Economy — If Equipped
87
Trip A/Trip B
87
Navigation — If Equipped
87
Trailer Tow
87
Audio
88
Stored Messages
88
Settings — If Equipped
88
Commercial Settings — If Equipped
90
Diesel Messages And Warnings
90
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages
90
Cold Ambient Derate Mode Messages
91
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages
91
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning Messages
92
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
93
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
94
Red Warning Lights
94
Air Bag Warning Light
94
Battery Charge Warning Light
94
Brake Warning Light
94
Door Open Warning Light
95
Drowsiness Detected Warning Light — If Equipped
95
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
95
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
95
Hood Open Warning Light
95
Oil Pressure Warning Light
95
Oil Temperature Warning Light
95
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
95
Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light
96
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
96
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
96
Yellow Warning Lights
96
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault Warning Light — If Equipped
96
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
96
Cruise Control Fault Warning Light
96
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
96
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light — If Equipped
97
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light — If Equipped
97
Fuel Level Sensor Failure Warning Light - If Equipped
97
LaneSense Warning Light — If Equipped
97
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — If Equipped
97
Low Fuel Warning Light
97
Low Coolant Level Warning Light
97
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Warning Light — If Equipped
97
Service Forward Collision (FCW) or Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) Warning Light — If Equipped
98
Service LaneSense Warning Light — If Equipped
98
Service 4WD Warning Light — If Equipped
98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light — If Equipped
98
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) Fault Warning Light — If Equipped
99
Yellow Indicator Lights
99
Cargo Indicator Light — If Equipped
99
Cold Ambient Derate Mode Indicator Light — If Equipped
99
Diesel Exhaust Brake Indicator Light — If Equipped
99
Drowsy Driver Detected System Fault — If Equipped
99
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Off Indicator Light — If Equipped
99
Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Indicator Light — If Equipped
99
NEUTRAL Indicator Light — If Equipped
99
4WD Lock Indicator Light
99
4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
99
4WD High Indicator Light — If Equipped
99
Snowplow Mode Indicator Light — If Equipped
100
TOW/HAUL Indicator Light
100
Trailer Merge Assist Indicator Light — If Equipped
100
Wait To Start Indicator Light — If Equipped
100
Water In Fuel Indicator Light — If Equipped
100
Green Indicator Lights
100
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Indicator Light — If Equipped
100
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With No Target Detected Indicator Light — If Equipped
100
Automatic Diesel Exhaust Brake Indicator Light — If Equipped
100
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
100
ECO Mode Indicator Light — If Equipped
100
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
100
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
100
Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light
100
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
101
White Indicator Lights
101
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped
101
Cruise Control Ready Indicator
101
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
101
Set Speed Display Indicator Light
101
Blue Indicator Lights
101
High Beam Indicator Light
101
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
101
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
101
STARTING THE ENGINE — GASOLINE ENGINE
103
Automatic Transmission
103
AutoPark — Rotary Shifter and 8-Speed Transmission Only
103
Tip Start Feature
104
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Ignition
104
Normal Starting Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
104
Extended Park Starting
105
If Engine Fails To Start
105
Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
106
After Starting
106
STARTING THE ENGINE — DIESEL ENGINE
106
Automatic Transmission
106
Tip Start Feature
106
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Ignition
106
Normal Starting
106
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
106
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
107
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
107
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold Air Temperature Below 32°F (0°C)
107
Extreme Cold Weather
108
Normal Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold Air Temperature Above 32°F (0°C)
108
Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold Air Temperature below 32°F (0°C)
108
Starting Fluids
109
NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE
109
Cold Weather Precautions
110
Fuel Operating Range
110
Engine Oil Usage
110
Winter Front Cover Usage
110
Battery Blanket Usage
110
Engine Warm-Up
110
Engine Idling
111
Idle-Up Feature
111
Noise
111
Stopping The Engine
112
Idle Shutdown
112
Programmable Maximum Vehicle Speed
112
Operating Precautions
112
Avoid Overheating The Engine
112
Avoid Low Coolant Temperature Operation
112
Cooling System Tips
112
Do Not Operate The Engine With Low Oil Pressure
113
Do Not Operate The Engine With Failed Parts
113
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Manual Regeneration — Chassis Cabs
113
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
113
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
113
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — DIESEL ENGINE
114
PARKING BRAKE
114
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING)
115
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
116
Ignition Park Interlock
117
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) System
117
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
117
Gear Ranges
117
Transmission Limp Home Mode
119
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
119
When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode
119
AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED
120
VEHICLE SYSTEM INTERFACE MODULE (VSIM)
120
Description and Operation
120
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
120
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (8-Speed Transmission)
120
Shifting Procedure
122
2WD To 4WD HIGH
122
2WD Or 4WD HIGH To 4WD LOW
122
2WD To 4WD HIGH
123
2WD Or 4WD HIGH To 4WD LOW
123
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
123
POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
124
HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING
124
Power Steering Fluid Check
124
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED
125
Cruise Control
125
To Activate
125
To Set A Desired Speed
125
To Vary The Speed Setting
125
To Accelerate For Passing
126
Using Cruise Control On Hills
126
To Resume Speed
126
To Deactivate
126
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
126
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
127
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
127
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
127
To Activate/Deactivate
128
To Set A Desired ACC Speed
128
To Cancel
128
To Turn Off
129
To Resume
129
To Vary The Speed Setting
129
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
129
Overtake Aid
130
ACC Operation At Stop
130
Display Warnings And Maintenance
131
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
131
Service ACC/FCW Warning
131
Precautions While Driving With ACC
131
Towing A Trailer
131
Offset Driving
131
Turns And Bends
132
Using ACC On Hills
132
Lane Changing
132
Narrow Vehicles
132
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
133
TRAFFIC SIGN ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
133
Activation/Deactivation
133
Traffic Sign Assist Modes
133
Indications On The Display
133
PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
134
ParkSense Sensors
134
ParkSense Warning Display
134
ParkSense Display
134
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
137
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System
137
Cleaning The ParkSense System
137
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
137
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED
138
LaneSense Operation
138
Turning LaneSense On Or Off
139
LaneSense Warning Message
139
LaneSense Settings
140
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA
140
ENGINE RUNAWAY
141
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GASOLINE ENGINE
142
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
142
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — CHASSIS CAB MODELS
142
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
143
System Overview
143
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage
144
Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
144
DEF Fill Procedure — Chassis Cab Models
144
VEHICLE LOADING
145
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
145
Payload
145
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
145
Tire Size
145
Rim Size
145
Inflation Pressure
145
Curb Weight
145
Loading
146
TRAILER TOWING
146
Common Towing Definitions
146
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
146
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
146
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
146
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
146
Tongue Weight (TW)
146
Trailer Frontal Area
147
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
147
Weight-Carrying Hitch
147
Weight-Distributing Hitch
147
Recommended Distribution Hitch Adjustment
147
Fifth-Wheel Hitch
148
Gooseneck Hitch
148
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
148
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
149
Trailer And Tongue Weight
149
Towing Requirements
150
Towing Requirements — Tires
150
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
150
Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM) — If Equipped
151
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
152
Towing Tips
154
Automatic Transmission
154
Tow/Haul Mode
154
Cruise Control — If Equipped
154
SNOWPLOW — IF EQUIPPED
154
Before Plowing
154
Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
154
Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached
155
Operating Tips
155
General Maintenance
155
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME)
155
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
156
Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models
156
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models
157
Shifting Into N (Neutral)
157
Shifting Out Of N (Neutral)
158
DRIVING TIPS
158
Driving On Slippery Surfaces
158
Acceleration
158
Driving Through Water
159
Flowing/Rising Water
159
Shallow Standing Water
159
MULTIMEDIA
160
UCONNECT SYSTEMS
160
CYBERSECURITY
160
UCONNECT SETTINGS
160
Customer Programmable Features
161
Display
161
My Profile
163
Safety/Driving Assistance
167
Clock
169
Phone/Bluetooth®
170
Voice
170
Navigation — If Equipped
171
Trailer Brake/Trailer
171
Camera
172
Mirrors & Wipers
173
Lights
174
Brakes
175
Doors & Locks
175
Seats & Comfort/Auto-On Comfort Systems
176
Key Off Options/Engine Off Options
177
Suspension/Air Suspension
177
Audio
178
Notifications
179
SiriusXM® Setup
180
Software Updates — If Equipped
180
System Information
181
Reset
181
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
182
Regulatory And Safety Information
182
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
182
Radio Operation
183
Media Mode
183
OFF-ROAD PAGES — IF EQUIPPED
183
Off-Road Pages Status Bar
184
Vehicle Dynamics
184
Accessory Gauge
185
Pitch & Roll
186
Suspension
186
Forward Facing Camera
187
TRAILER TOW — IF EQUIPPED
187
Trailer Info
187
Cameras
188
Light Check
189
Setup
189
SAFETY
191
SAFETY FEATURES
191
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
191
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
191
Drowsy Driver Detection (DDD) — If Equipped
191
To Activate/Deactivate
191
System Intervention
192
Rear Seat Reminder Alert (RSRA)
192
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System
192
Brake Assist System (BAS)
193
Brake System Warning Light
193
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
193
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
193
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
193
ESC Operating Modes
194
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
195
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped
195
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
196
Disabling And Enabling HSA
197
Towing With HSA
197
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
197
Traction Control System (TCS)
197
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
197
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
198
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation — If Equipped
198
Turning FCW On Or Off
198
FCW Braking Status And Sensitivity
199
FCW Limited Warning
199
Service FCW Warning
199
Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) — If Equipped
199
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
200
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low Pressure Warnings
201
Service TPMS Warning
202
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TTPMS) — If Equipped
203
Tire Fill Alert — If Equipped
204
Selectable Tire Fill Alert (STFA) — If Equipped
205
Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) — If Equipped
205
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
206
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
206
Important Safety Precautions
206
Seat Belt Systems
207
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
207
Lap/Shoulder Belts
208
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
209
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
209
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
209
First Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions (Regular Cab Only)
210
First Row Center Lap Belt Operating Instructions — If Equipped
211
Seat Belt Extender
211
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
212
Seat Belt Pretensioner — If Equipped
212
Energy Management Feature — If Equipped
212
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) — If Equipped
212
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
213
Air Bag System Components
213
Air Bag Warning Light
213
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
214
Front Air Bags
214
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features
215
Front Air Bag Operation
215
Knee Impact Bolsters
215
Supplemental Side Air Bags
215
Air Bag System Components
217
If A Deployment Occurs
218
Enhanced Accident Response System
218
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
219
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
219
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
219
Child Restraints
219
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
220
Infant And Child Restraints
221
Older Children And Child Restraints
221
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
221
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
222
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
223
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
223
Locating The LATCH Anchorages — Crew Cab Only
225
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
225
Center Seat LATCH
226
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
226
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:
226
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
227
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
227
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
229
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped:
229
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
230
SAFETY TIPS
233
Transporting Passengers
233
Transporting Pets
233
Connected Vehicles
233
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
233
Seat Belts
233
Air Bag Warning Light
233
Defroster
233
Floor Mat Safety Information
233
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
234
Tires
234
Lights
234
Door Latches
234
Fluid Leaks
234
Exhaust Gas
234
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
235
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
236
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
236
ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
236
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
239
4500/5500 Models
239
Preparations For Jacking
239
Jacking Instructions 4500 And 5500 Series
240
Dual Rear Wheels
241
Wheel Nuts
242
To Stow The Flat Or Spare — If Equipped
242
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped
242
JUMP STARTING
242
Preparations For Jump Start
243
Jump Starting Procedure
243
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
244
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
245
8-Speed Transmission
245
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
246
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
247
Two-Wheel Drive Models
248
Four-Wheel Drive Models
248
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped
248
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
249
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
249
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
250
SCHEDULED SERVICING
250
Maintenance Plan — 6.4L Gas
251
Maintenance Plan — 6.7L Diesel
254
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
258
Gasoline
258
6.7L Diesel Engine
259
Checking Oil Level
260
Adding Washer Fluid
260
Maintenance-Free Battery
260
Pressure Washing
261
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
261
Engine Oil
261
— Gasoline Engine
261
Engine Oil Selection — Diesel Engine
261
American Petroleum Institute (API) Approved Engine Oil
261
Synthetic Engine Oils
261
Materials Added To Engine Oil
262
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
262
Engine Oil Filter
262
6.7L Diesel Engine Oil Filter Service Procedure
262
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover
262
— Gasoline Engine
262
Engine Air Cleaner Filter, Inspection and Replacement — Diesel Engine
263
Air Conditioner Maintenance
264
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-1234yf
264
Cabin Air Filter Replacement
264
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
266
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter — Diesel Engine
267
Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement — Diesel Engine
267
Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel
268
Intervention Regeneration Strategy — Message Process Flow
269
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
269
Body Lubrication
269
Windshield Wiper Blades
269
Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
270
Exhaust System
271
Cooling System
272
Engine Coolant Checks
272
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
272
Selection Of Coolant
272
Adding Coolant
273
Cooling System Pressure Cap
273
Disposal Of Used Coolant
273
Checking Coolant Level — 6.4L Engine
273
Cooling System Notes
274
Charge Air Cooler — Inter-Cooler
274
Brake System
274
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
274
Automatic Transmission
275
Special Additives
275
Fluid Level Check — 8-Speed Transmission
275
Fluid And Filter Changes — 8-Speed Transmission
275
Selection Of Lubricant
275
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
276
Drain And Refill
276
Lubricant Selection
276
Transfer Case
276
Fluid Level Check
276
Drain And Refill
276
Selection Of Lubricant
276
Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty
276
Required Maintenance For Noise Control Systems
277
Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited
277
Noise Emission Warranty
277
Fuses
279
General Information
279
Power Distribution Center
279
Bulb Replacement
287
Replacement Bulbs, Names, And Part Numbers
287
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
288
Base Quad: Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park And Turn — If Equipped
288
Fog Lamps — If Equipped
290
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp
290
Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped
291
TIRES
291
Tire Safety Information
291
Tire Markings
291
Tire Sizing Chart
292
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
294
Tire Terminology And Definitions
295
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
295
Loading
296
Tires — General Information
298
Tire Pressure
298
Tire Inflation Pressures
298
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
299
Radial Ply Tires
299
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
299
Tire Spinning
299
Tread Wear Indicators
299
Life Of Tire
300
Replacement Tires
300
Tire Types
301
All Season Tires — If Equipped
301
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
301
Snow Tires
301
Spare Tires — If Equipped
301
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
301
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
301
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
302
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
302
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
302
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
302
Snow Traction Devices
303
Tire Rotation Recommendations
305
Dual Rear Wheels
305
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
306
Treadwear
306
Traction Grades
306
Temperature Grades
306
STORING THE VEHICLE
307
Long Term Storage
307
BODYWORK
307
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
307
What Causes Corrosion?
307
Body And Underbody Maintenance
307
Cleaning Headlights
307
Preserving The Bodywork
307
Washing
307
Special Care
308
INTERIORS
308
Seats And Fabric Parts
308
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
308
Seat Belt Maintenance
308
Plastic And Coated Parts
308
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
309
Leather Surfaces
309
Glass Surfaces
309
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
310
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
310
BRAKE SYSTEM
310
Hydraulic Brake Assist — If Equipped
310
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
310
Torque Specifications
310
FUEL REQUIREMENTS — GASOLINE ENGINE
311
6.4L Engine
311
Reformulated Gasoline
312
Materials Added To Fuel
312
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
312
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
312
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
312
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline
312
Fuel System Cautions
313
FUEL REQUIREMENTS – DIESEL ENGINE
313
Fuel Specifications
313
Biodiesel Fuel Requirements
314
Chassis Cab Models Ordered With B20 Option
314
314
Fuel Oxidation Stability — Must Use Fuel Within Six Months Of Manufacture
314
Fuel Water Separation — Must Use Mopar®/Cummins® Approved Fuel Filter Elements
314
Biodiesel Fuel Properties — Low Ambient Temperatures
314
Fuel In Oil Dilution — Must Adhere To Required Oil Change Interval
314
FLUID CAPACITIES
315
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
316
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
319
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
321
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
321
Prepare For The Appointment
321
Prepare A List
321
Be Reasonable With Requests
321
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
321
Roadside Assistance
321
FCA US LLC Customer Center
322
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
322
Mexico
322
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands
322
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
323
Service Contract
323
WARRANTY INFORMATION
323
MOPAR® PARTS
323
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
323
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
323
In Canada
324
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
324
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR ADDRESS
324
GENERAL INFORMATION
324
INDEX
326
2025 RAM Chassis Cab Overview
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Introduction
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Powertrains
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