Ram 1500/2500/3500: Starting And Operating
Ram Truck 1500 2500 3500 (2009 - 2018) Owner's Manual / Starting And Operating
- Starting Procedures
- Stop/Start System - If Equipped
- Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
- Automatic Transmission
- Key Ignition Park Interlock
- Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
- Six-Speed Automatic Transmission - 1500 Models Only (If Equipped)
- Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation - Six-Speed Transmission
- Six-Speed Automatic Transmission - 2500/3500 Models Only
- Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped
- Manually Shifted Transfer Case - If Equipped
- Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) - If Equipped
- Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) (1) - If Equipped
- Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) (2) - If Equipped
- Air Suspension System (1500 Models Only) - If Equipped
- Air Suspension System (2500/3500 Models Only) - If Equipped
- Axle Locker System - Power Wagon 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
- Vehicle Recovery
- After Driving Off-Road
- Limited-Slip Differential
- Driving On Slippery Surfaces
- Driving Through Water
- Off-Road Driving Tips
- 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 - 1500 Models
- Power Steering - 2500/3500 Models
- Parking Brake
- Brake System
- Electronic Brake Control System
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
- 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
- Tires - General Information
- Tire Pressure
- Tire Inflation Pressures
- Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
- Tire Types
- Spare Tires - If Equipped
- Tire Spinning
- Replacement Tires
- Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
- Fuel Requirements
- 3.6L/6.4L Engine / 5.7L Engines
- Reformulated Gasoline
- E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
- Fuel System Cautions
- Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - If Equipped
- E-85 General Information
- Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
- Adding Fuel
- Vehicle Loading
- Trailer Towing
- Common Towing Definitions
- Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
- Towing Requirements
- Towing Tips
- Snowplow
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
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Starting Procedures
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt.
The starter should not be operated for more than 15-
second intervals. Waiting a few
Stop/Start System - If Equipped
The Stop/Start function is developed to save fuel and
reduce emissions. The system will stop the engine automatically
during a vehicle stop if the required conditions
are met. Releasing the brake peda
Automatic Mode
The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every normal
customer engine start. It will remain in STOP/START
NOT READY until you drive forward with a vehicle
speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). At that tim
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Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter
at every engine oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
This manufacturer's engines have a full-flow type oil
filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality
of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high quality filter
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position
Switch) (2) - If Equipped
This is an electronic shift transfer case and is operated by
the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer Case Switch), which is
located on the instrument panel.
Transfer Case Switch (Five-Position)
This electronically shifted transfer case provides five
mode positions:
Two-wheel drive high range (2WD)
Four
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