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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Hill Start Assist (HSA) - If Equipped
The HSA system is designed to assist the driver in
launching a vehicle on an incline. HSA will maintain the
level of brake pressure the driver inputs for a short
duration once the driver takes his foot off of the brake
pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle during this
short duration, the
Air Suspension Modes
The Air Suspension system has multiple modes to protect
the system in unique situations:
Tire/Jack Mode
To assist with changing a spare tire, the air suspension
system has a feature which allows the automatic leveling
to be disabled. This mode is intended to be used with
engine running. Refer to "El
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