Dodge RAM TRX 2021 Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................4
2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ................................................................................... 7
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..........................................................9
4 STARTING AND OPERATING ..................................................................................................18
5 MULTIMEDIA ................................................................................................................................ 43
6 SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................... 74
7 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .......................................................................................................77
8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 89
9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................. 113
10 INDEX ............................................................................................................................................... 116
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INTRODUCTION
Symbols Key............................................................5
SLIDE-IN CAMPERS ...............................................5
Camper Applications ..................................... 5
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS...........5
Symbol Glossary .....................................................6
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
EXTERIOR LIGHTS...................................................7
Headlight Switch............................................ 7
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT................ 7
Storage ........................................................... 7
Power Inverter — If Equipped ....................... 8
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........................................9
Premium Instrument Cluster
Descriptions — Gasoline.............................. 10
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY....................... 11
Instrument Cluster Display Controls........... 11
Display Menu Items..................................... 12
TRX Drive Mode ........................................... 16
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES.................. 17
Drive Mode Indicator Lights........................ 17
STARTING AND OPERATING
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
6.2L SUPERCHARGED ENGINE ......................... 18
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............................. 19
Ignition Park Interlock ................................. 20
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System ......................................................... 20
Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission ...... 20
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION.......................26
Four-Position Electronically Shifted
Transfer Case .............................................. 26
Selec-Speed Control (SSC) ......................... 29
TRX Modes ................................................... 31
AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM ........................................34
DRIVING TIPS ........................................................35
On-Road Driving Tips................................... 35
Off-Road Driving Tips................................... 35
MULTIMEDIA
Performance Pages .............................................43
Dashboard ................................................... 44
Timers........................................................... 45
Gauges ......................................................... 47
G-Force ......................................................... 48
Dynamometer (Dyno)/Engine..................... 49
Vehicle Dynamics ........................................ 51
Drive Modes ..........................................................51
On-Road ....................................................... 52
Off-Road ....................................................... 57
Custom Mode .............................................. 60
Race Options................................................ 65
Guidelines For Track Or Extreme
Off-Road Use................................................ 71
Valet Mode................................................... 72
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SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES ...............................................74
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............74
ESC Operating Modes..................................75
SAFETY TIPS .........................................................76
Fluid Leaks ............................................................76
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .........................77
Preparations For Jacking.............................77
Jack Location ...............................................77
Removal Of Jack And Tools......................... 78
Removing The Spare Tire ............................80
Jacking Instructions.....................................81
To Stow The Flat Or Spare .......................... 85
Reinstalling The Jack And Tools .................87
Front And Rear Tow Hooks .................................88
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................... 89
Maintenance Plan ....................................... 91
ENGINE COMPARTMENT..................................... 95
6.2L Supercharged Engine
(Beauty Cover Removed)............................. 95
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .................................... 96
Engine Oil — Gas Engine ............................. 96
Engine Oil Filter............................................ 96
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................. 97
Cooling System .........................................100
Fuses ..........................................................101
INTERIORS .........................................................112
Suede Steering Wheel Cleaning ...............112
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ...................................... 113
6.2L Supercharged Engine .......................113
FLUID CAPACITIES............................................. 113
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................ 114
General Information.......................................... 115
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
This Supplement has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of
your RAM. Within this information, you will find a description of the services that FCA US LLC offers to its customers. Please take the time to read all of
this publication 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. For additional information, refer to your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
Following the instructions and recommendations provided herein will help ensure safe and reliable operation of your vehicle. After you have read the
booklet, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that authorized dealers know your RAM best, have factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopar® parts, and
care about your satisfaction.
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SYMBOLS KEY If you do not read the entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Cautions and Warnings.
SLIDE-IN CAMPERS
CAMPER APPLICATIONS
This vehicle is not recommended for slide-in camper applications.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
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.
PAGE REFERENCE
ARROW Follow this reference for additional information
on a particular feature.
FOOTNOTE
Supplementary and relevant information
pertaining to the topic.
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.
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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 Úpage 17.
Drive Mode Indicator Lights
Sport Mode Indicator Light
Úpage 17
Snow Mode Indicator Light
Úpage 17
Tow Mode Indicator Light
Úpage 17
Baja Mode Indicator Light
Úpage 17
Mud/Sand Mode Indicator Light
Úpage 17
Rock Mode Indicator Light
Úpage 17
Custom Mode Indicator Light
Úpage 17
Valet Mode Indicator Light
Úpage 17
Drive Mode Indicator Lights
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
The headlight switch controls the clearance
lamps and the front and rear identification
lamps. The clearance lamps and the front and
rear identification lamps will turn on when the
switch is in the ON, AUTO, or parking lights
position. These lamps are activated to allow
other drivers to spot and identify the vehicle.
Refer to “Exterior Lights” in “Getting To Know
Your Vehicle” in the Owner’s Manual for further
information.
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT
STORAGE
Center Console Storage Area
Your center console storage area consists of a
cubby bin (located in front of the gear selector)
and two cupholders (located to the right of the
gear selector). If equipped with a wireless
charging pad, it will be located within the cubby
bin.
To access the cupholders, push on the access
cover to open it.
Center Console Storage Area
1 — Cubby Bin (With Wireless Charging Pad)
2 — Cupholders
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POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
A 115 Volt (400 Watts Maximum) inverter may
be located inside the center console storage
area. This inverter can power cellular phones,
electronics and other low power devices
requiring power up to 400 Watts. Certain video
game consoles exceed this power limit, as will
most power tools.
Center Console Power Inverter Outlet
The outlet remains off when no device is
plugged in. To turn on the power outlet, simply
plug in the device.
NOTE:
The power inverter only turns on if the ignition
is in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
Due to a built-in overload protection, the
power inverter shuts down if the power rating
is exceeded.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Do not insert any objects into the recepta-
cles.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster
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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
D
ESCRIPTIONS — GASOLINE
1. Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Instrument Cluster Display
When the appropriate conditions exist,
this display shows the instrument cluster
display messages.
Instrument Cluster Display/Controls Location
3. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
4. Temperature Gauge
The pointer shows engine coolant
temperature. The pointer positioned
within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating
satisfactorily.
The pointer will likely indicate a higher
temperature when driving in hot weather,
up mountain grades, or when towing a
trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed
the upper limits of the normal operating
range.
5. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in
the fuel tank when the ignition is in the
ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points
to the side of the vehicle where
the fuel door is located.
1 – Instrument Cluster Display Controls
2 – Instrument Cluster Display Screen
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. It is recommended to call
an authorized dealer for service if your
vehicle overheats.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If the
temperature gauge reads “H,” pull over and
stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H,” turn the engine off
immediately and call an authorized dealer for
service.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument
cluster display, which offers useful information
to the driver. With the ignition in the OFF mode,
opening/closing of a door will activate the
display for viewing, and display the total miles,
or kilometers, in the odometer. Your instrument
cluster display is designed to display important
information about your vehicle’s systems and
features. Using a driver interactive display
located on the instrument panel, your
instrument cluster display can show you how
systems are working and give you warnings
when they are not. The steering wheel mounted
controls allow you to scroll through the main
menus and submenus. You can access the
specific information you want and make
selections and adjustments.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
C
ONTROLS
The instrument cluster display features a driver
interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.
Instrument Cluster Display/Controls Location
The instrument cluster display menu items may
consist of the following:
Vehicle Info
Performance
Off Road
Diagnostics
Speed Warning — TRX
1 – Instrument Cluster Display Controls
2 – Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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DISPLAY MENU ITEMS
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the desired selectable menu icon is
highlighted in the instrument cluster display.
Vehicle Info
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Vehicle Info menu icon is
displayed in the instrument cluster display.
Push and release the left or right arrow
button to scroll through the information
submenus and push and release the OK button
to select or reset the resettable submenus.
Battery Voltage
Displays the current voltage level of the
battery.
Storage Mode (TRX) — If Equipped
Through this option, the vehicle can be
placed into Storage Mode.
Intake Air Temp (TRX) — If Equipped
Displays the current temperature of the air
entering the engine.
Engine Torque (TRX) — If Equipped
Displays the current engine torque.
Engine Power (TRX) — If Equipped
Displays the current engine power.
Air-Fuel Ratio (TRX) — If Equipped
Displays the air-fuel ratio.
Boost Pressure (TRX) — If Equipped
Displays the current boost pressure.
InterCooler (I/C) Temp (TRX) — If Equipped
Displays the current InterCooler (I/C)
temperature.
Performance Features — If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Performance icon/title is
highlighted in the instrument cluster display.
Push and release the left or right arrow
button to scroll through the performance
feature submenus.
WARNING!
Measurement of vehicle statistics with the
Performance Features is intended for
off-highway or track use only and should not
be done on any public roadways. It is
recommended that these features be used in
a controlled environment and within the limits
of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as
measured by the performance pages must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner, which can jeopardize the user’s
safety or the safety of others. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent
accidents.
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The Performance Features include the following:
Speed Timers
0-60 MPH (0-100 km/h) Timer
Best
Last
Current
0-100 MPH (0-160 km/h) Timer
Best
Last
Current
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Drag Timers
0-60 feet (0-20 meters)/Reaction Timer
Best
Last
Current
NOTE:
Reaction Time result is shown only on the 60FT timer tab.
0-330 feet (0-100 meters) Timer
Best
Last
Current
1/8 Mile (200 meters) Timer
Best
Last
Current
0-1000 feet (0-300 meters) Timer
Best
Last
Current
1/4 Mile (400 meters) Timer
Best
Last
Current
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Off Road
Push and release the up or down arrow
buttons until the Off Road menu icon is
displayed in the instrument cluster display.
Push and release the left or right arrow
buttons to scroll through the information
submenus.
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Angle: displays the graphical
and numerical value of calculated
average front wheel angle from the
steering wheel orientation.
Transfer Case Lock Status: displays
“Lock” graphic only during 4WD Low
status.
Axle Lock Status: displays rear only axle
locker graphic.
Pitch And Roll
Displays the pitch and roll of the vehicle
in the graphic with the angle number on
the screen.
NOTE:
When vehicle speed becomes too high to
display the pitch and roll, “- -” will display in
place of the numbers, and the graphic will be
greyed out. A message indicating the necessary
speed for the feature to become available will
also display.
Wheel Articulation
Displays the range of vertical height.
When height is normal, axle half shaft is
gray. When any level above or below
normal, axle half shaft is yellow.
When Min or Max wheel height is
reached, the max/min vertical height
level indicator will become yellow.
Diagnostics
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Diagnostics icon/title is
highlighted in the instrument cluster display.
Push and release the OK button to display the
diagnostic trouble codes and descriptions.
When the end of the list is reached, “No or End
of Diagnostic Code” will appear in the
instrument cluster display.
Braking Distance
Distance
From Speed
G-Forces
Current
Peak
Lap Timer Lap History
Will list the last four laps with the best lap highlighted in green.
Top Speed 3
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Speed Warning — TRX
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Speed Warning Menu icon/title
is displayed in the instrument cluster display.
Push and release OK to enter speed warning.
Use the up or down arrow button to select
a desired speed, then push and release OK to
set the speed. The white passive speed limiter
telltale will light up with a notification text
message (Speed Warning Set to XX, followed by
the selected unit). When the set speed is
exceeded, an audible chime will sound until the
speed is no longer exceeded. The white passive
speed limiter telltale will turn yellow and will
flash, and a pop-up message of “Speed Warning
Exceeded” will display.
NOTE:
You can turn the Speed Warning off by using the
up /down arrow button to scroll through
speed list and select OFF at the bottom of the
list.
TRX DRIVE MODE
Push and release the left or right TRX
drive mode arrow button to change between the
different Drive Modes. A pop-up will appear in
the instrument cluster display to assist with
choosing the desired drive mode. A drive mode
status indicator will appear in the instrument
cluster display Úpage 17.
NOTE:
The selected drive mode will be applied once
the instrument cluster pop up times out due to
lack of additional presses of the left or
right TRX arrow button Úpage 51.
1 – Left TRX Drive Mode Arrow
2 – Right TRX Drive Mode Arrow
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in
the instrument panel together with a dedicated
message and/or acoustic signal when
applicable. These indications are indicative and
precautionary and as such must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to
the information contained in the Owner’s
Manual, which you are advised to read carefully
in all cases. Always refer to the information in
this chapter in the event of a failure indication.
All active telltales will display first if applicable.
The system check menu may appear different
based upon equipment options and current
vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and
may not appear.
DRIVE MODE INDICATOR LIGHTS
Sport Mode Indicator Light
This light will turn on when Sport
Mode is active Úpage 53.
Snow Mode Indicator Light
This light will turn on when Snow
Mode is active Úpage 55.
Tow Mode Indicator Light
This light will turn on when Tow Mode
is active Úpage 54.
Baja Mode Indicator Light
This light will turn on when Baja Mode
is active Úpage 59.
Mud/Sand Mode Indicator Light
This light will turn on when Mud/Sand
Mode is active Úpage 57.
Rock Mode Indicator Light
This light will turn on when Rock Mode
is active Úpage 58.
Custom Mode Indicator Light
This light will turn on when Custom
Mode is active Úpage 60.
Valet Mode Indicator Light
This light will turn on when Valet Mode
is active Úpage 72.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
6.2L SUPERCHARGED ENGINE
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining
optimum performance and maximum durability
for your new vehicle.
Engine break-in occurs mainly during the first
500 miles (805 km) and continues through the
first oil change interval.
It is recommended for the operator to observe
the following driving behaviors during the
break-in period:
0 to 100 miles (0 to 161 km):
Do not allow the engine to operate at idle for
an extended period of time.
Press the accelerator pedal slowly and
not more than halfway to avoid rapid
acceleration.
Avoid aggressive braking.
Drive with the engine speed below
3,500 RPM.
Maintain vehicle speed below 55 mph
(88 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
100 to 300 miles (161 to 483 km):
Press the accelerator pedal slowly and not
more than halfway to avoid rapid accelera-
tion in lower gears (FIRST to THIRD gears).
Avoid aggressive braking.
Drive with the engine speed below
5,000 RPM.
Maintain vehicle speed below 70 mph
(112 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
300 to 500 miles (483 to 805 km):
Exercise the full engine RPM range, shifting
manually (paddles or gear shift) at higher
RPMs when possible.
Do not perform sustained operation with the
accelerator pedal at wide open throttle.
Maintain vehicle speed below 85 mph
(136 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
For the first 1,500 miles (2,414 km):
Do not participate in track events, sport
driving schools, or similar activities.
NOTE:
Check engine oil with every refueling and add if
necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be
higher through the first oil change interval.
Running the engine with an oil level below the
add mark can cause severe engine damage.
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