Dodge Ram Pickup 2023 Introduction User Manual
Introduction
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Ram vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and perform tasks that are not intended for conventional passenger vehicles. It handles and maneuvers differently from many passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road, so take time to become familiar with your vehicle. If equipped, the two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was designed for on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road driving or use in other severe conditions suited for a four-wheel drive vehicle. Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for braking, steering, transmission, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve with experience. When driving off-road, or working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics. Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws wherever you drive. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a collision page 223.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by customer-oriented documents. Within this information, you will find a description of the services that FCA US LLC offers to its customers as well as the details of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of these publications carefully before driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the instructions, recommendations, tips, and important warnings in this manual will help ensure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore, you should only consider the information that is related to the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced throughout the Owner’s Information, which may or may not be applicable to your vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For further information, contact an authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that authorized dealers know your Ram best, have factory-trained technicians, genuine Mopar® parts, and care about your satisfaction.
SYMBOLS KEY
| WARNING! | These statements are against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. |
| CAUTION! | These statements are against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. |
| NOTE: | A suggestion which will improve installation, operation, and reliability. If not followed, may result in damage. |
| TIP: | General ideas/solutions/suggestions on easier use of the product or functionality. |
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If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Cautions and Warnings.
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to body modifications or special equipment installed by van conversion/camper manufacturers/body builders.
US residents refer to the Warranty Information, Section 2.1.C. Canadian residents refer to the “What Is Not Covered” section of the Warranty Information. Such equipment includes video monitors, DVD/Blu-Ray™, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and service on these items, contact the applicable manufacturer.
CONSUMER INFORMATION — TRUCK-CAMPER LOADING
This information is provided in fulfillment of the requirement by the United States Government, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, that “every manufacturer of trucks that are capable of accommodating slide-in campers, manufactured on or after April 1, 1973 shall provide… at the time of original purchase to the first person who purchases the truck”… information on
Truck Camper Loading.
A slide-in camper document is provided in your vehicle’s glove compartment that contains your Vehicle Identification Number, truck model, cargo weight rating, and the forward/rearward limit of a camper. To obtain additional dimensional and technical specifications for your vehicle, please visit https://www.ramtrucks.com.
Figure 1 illustrates the dimensions describing the forward and rearward limits of the zone in which the Center of Gravity (CG) of a slide-in camper must be located, to provide satisfactory vehicle handling and to prevent overload of the front and rear axles.
Figure 2 illustrates a proper match between truck and camper.
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The camper Center of Gravity falls within the specified zone.
A Forward Limit of Camper CG
B Rearward Limit of Camper CG
When the truck is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer’s camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer’s camper weight figure, the weight of camper cargo, and the weight of passengers in the camper. The total cargo load should not exceed the truck’s cargo weight rating and the camper’s CG should fall within the truck’s recommended CG zone when installed.
Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of your vehicle. When the truck camper is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh the front and rear wheels separately, to determine axle loads. Individual axle loads should not exceed either of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads should not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). If weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to get the total weight below the ratings.
NOTE:
These ratings are also provided on the vehicle certification label located on the driver’s side B-pillar. See Ú page 203 for more information.
For any additional instructions, please contact your conversion/camper manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
SYMBOL GLOSSARY
Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for the definition of each symbol page 115 .
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Warning and Indicator lights are different based upon equipment options and current vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and may not appear.
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Air Bag Warning Light page 115 |
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Battery Charge Warning Light page 116 |
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Brake Warning Light page 115 |
| Door Open Warning Light page 116 |
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Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light page 116 |
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Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light page 116 |
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Hood Open Warning Light page 117 |
| Red Warning Lights | |
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Oil Pressure Warning Light page 117 |
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Oil Temperature Warning Light |
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Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light |
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Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light |
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Transmission Temperature Warning Light |
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Vehicle Security Warning Light page 117 |
| Yellow Warning Lights | |
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault Warning Light page 117 |
| Yellow Warning Lights | |
| Air Suspension Fault Warning Light | |
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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
| Cruise Control Fault Warning Light | |
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Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL) |
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light |
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light |
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LaneSense Warning Light |
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Low Washer Fluid Warning Light |
| Yellow Warning Lights | |
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Low Fuel Warning Light |
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Low Coolant Level Warning Light |
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Loose Fuel Filler Cap Warning Light |
| Rear Axle Locker Fault Warning Light | |
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Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) or Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) Warning Light |
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Service LaneSense Warning Light |
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Service 4WD Warning Light |
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Sway Bar Fault Warning Light |
| Yellow Warning Lights | |
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light |
| Yellow Indicator Lights | |
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Air Suspension Payload Protection Indicator Light |
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Air Suspension Alternate Trailer Height Indicator Light |
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Air Suspension Bed Lowering Mode Indicator Light |
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Air Suspension Ride Height Raising Indicator Light page 120 |
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Air Suspension Ride Height Lowering Indicator Light page 120 |
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Cargo Indicator Light page 121 |
| Yellow Indicator Lights | |
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Cold Ambient Derate Mode Indicator Light page 121 |
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Diesel Exhaust Brake Indicator Light page 121 |
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Forward Collision Warning (FCW) or Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) Off Indicator Light page 121 |
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Front And Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light page 121 |
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4WD Lock Indicator Light page 121 |
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4WD Low Indicator Light page 121 |
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4WD High Indicator Light page 121 |
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Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Indicator Light page 121 |
| Yellow Indicator Lights | |
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NEUTRAL Indicator Light page 121 |
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Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light page 121 |
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Snowplow Mode Indicator Light page 121 |
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Sway Bar Indicator Light page 121 |
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TOW/HAUL Indicator Light page 121 |
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Trailer Merge Assist Indicator Light page 121 |
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Wait To Start Indicator Light page 122 |
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Water In Fuel Indicator Light page 122 |
| Green Indicator Lights | |
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Indicator Light page 122 |
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With No Target Detected Indicator Light page 122 |
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Automatic Diesel Exhaust Brake Indicator Light page 122 |
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Cruise Control Set Indicator Light page 122 |
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ECO Mode Indicator Light page 122 |
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Front Fog Indicator Light page 122 |
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Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light page 122 |
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LaneSense Indicator Light |
| Green Indicator Lights | |
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Turn Signal Indicator Lights |
| White Indicator Lights | |
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Indicator Light page 123 |
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Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light page 123 |
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Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator Light page 123 |
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LaneSense Indicator Light page 123 |
| Blue Indicator Lights | |
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High Beam Indicator Light page 123 |
| Blue Indicator Lights | |
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High Beam Indicator Light page 96 |
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