2017 RAM TRUCK 1500/2500/3500 STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS® RAM TRUCK 2017 1500/2500/3500 OWNER’S MANUAL 17D241-126-AD ©2016 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. fourth Edition Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC. Printed in U.S.A. VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVING AND ALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of disregard any features and equipment described in this accidents. manual that are not on this vehicle. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve- drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- ments to its products without imposing any obligation drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans- upon itself to install them on products previously manu- portation. factured. WARNING! Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. Copyright © 2016 FCA US LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................3 2 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ......................................9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ......................................97 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...........................................227 4 5 STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................363 5 6 WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES......................................................559 6 7 MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE.......................................................611 7 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .........................................................679 8 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE .................................................685 9 10 INDEX..........................................................................691 10 INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Ⅵ INTRODUCTION .........................4 Ⅵ VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER .........7 Ⅵ HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............4 Ⅵ VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .....7 Ⅵ WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................6 Ⅵ VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ..............6 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC ve- Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section hicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, contains the information you desire. distinctive styling, and high quality. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustra- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you tions may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual supplemented by Warranty Information, and various contains a complete listing of all subjects. customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and Consult the following table for a description of the symbols recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this enjoyable operation of your vehicle. Owner’s Manual: If applicable, refer to the Diesel Supplement for diesel related information. NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold. When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni- cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your satisfaction. INTRODUCTION 5 1 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment installed by the conversion/camper manufacturer should also be This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions are miss- ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily ing, please contact your authorized dealer for assistance in injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against obtaining replacement documents from the applicable procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If manufacturer. you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau- For information on the Body Builder’s Guide refer to tions. www.rambodybuilder.com. This website contains dimen- sional and technical specifications for your vehicle. It is VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS intended for Second Stage Manufacturer’s technical sup- The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to body port. For service issues, contact your authorized dealer. modifications or special equipment installed by van conversion/camper manufacturers/body builders. U.S. residents refer to the Warranty Information book, Section 2.1.C. Canadian residents refer to the “What Is Not Cov- ered” section of the Warranty Information book. Such equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and service on these items, contact the applicable manufacturer. INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS 1 The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through WARNING! the windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Informa- seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may tion Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. the vehicle registration and title. Vehicle Identification Number NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS Ⅵ A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ...............11 ▫ To Arm The System ......................20 ▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) And Key Fob — If ▫ To Disarm The System ....................20 Equipped .............................11 ▫ Security System Manual Override ............21 ▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition And Key Fob — If Ⅵ ILLUMINATED APPROACH ................21 Equipped .............................12 Ⅵ REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY .................22 ▫ Key Fobs — If Equipped ..................14 ▫ Remote Unlock The Doors .................23 ▫ Removing Key Fob From The (WIN) Ignition . .15 ▫ To Lock The Doors.......................24 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................17 ▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock ..........24 ▫ General Information .....................17 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...................25 Ⅵ SENTRY KEY ...........................18 ▫ Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The Vehicle) ▫ Replacement Key Fobs ...................18 — If Equipped..........................25 ▫ Customer Key Fob Programming ............19 ▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........26 ▫ General Information .....................19 ▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ..............26 Ⅵ VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ...............19 ▫ General Information .....................29 ▫ Rearming Of The System ..................19 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ⅵ REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .29 ▫ Power Windows — If Equipped .............39 ▫ How To Use Remote Start..................29 ▫ Wind Buffeting .........................41 ▫ Remote Start Abort Message ...............30 Ⅵ OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ...........41 ▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................30 ▫ Occupant Restraint Systems Features .........41 ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The ▫ Important Safety Precautions ...............41 Vehicle ...............................31 ▫ Seat Belt Systems .......................43 ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The ▫ Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) .........55 Vehicle ...............................31 ▫ Child Restraints ........................66 ▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . .31 ▫ Transporting Pets .......................92 ▫ General Information .....................31 Ⅵ ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .....92 Ⅵ DOOR LOCKS ..........................32 Ⅵ SAFETY TIPS ...........................93 ▫ Manual Door Locks ......................32 ▫ Transporting Passengers ...................93 ▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ...........33 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...........................93 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock ................34 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Ⅵ KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY .....35 Vehicle ...............................94 ▫ General Information .....................38 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Ⅵ WINDOWS .............................39 The Vehicle ...........................96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system 2 consists of a either a