RAM 1500 2018 Owner's manual

First Edition
Printed in the U.S.A.
©2017 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.
18DS-226-AA
SPECIAL SERVICE SUPPLEMENT
2018 ram truck 1500
STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS®
RAM TRUCK 1500
2018

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
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FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name
FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-
portation.
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.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
Copyright © 2017 FCA US LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1INTRODUCTION ...................................................................3
2GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ....................................................5
3GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...........................................9
4SAFETY .........................................................................13
5SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................25
6INDEX ..........................................................................27
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵INTRODUCTION .........................4
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INTRODUCTION
This booklet is a supplement to the Owner’s Manual
prepared with the assistance of service and engineering
specialists, and is intended to aid the operators of Special
Service vehicles (used in severe duty, high-mileage opera-
tions) in understanding the operation and required main-
tenance procedures for such vehicles. It covers mainte-
nance procedures for vehicles equipped with heavy-duty
packages. However, other vehicles operated under the
conditions listed below are also considered “severe ser-
vice” vehicles, and should be serviced and maintained as
prescribed in this booklet. You are urged to read this
publication and the Owner’s Manual carefully.
This vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Systems Interface
Module (VSIM), a 24-way connector, and four additional
connectors. The VSIM and connectors allow the vehicle to
be upfitted with aftermarket equipment. For further infor-
mation, please refer to the upfitters information.
Following the instructions and recommendations provided
herein, will help assure 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 your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni-
cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your
satisfaction.
4 INTRODUCTION

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵DOOR LOCKS ...........................6
▫Modified Rear Door – Locks, Levers, And Window
Switches — If Equipped....................6
䡵INTERIOR LIGHTS ........................7
▫Dome Light ............................7
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DOOR LOCKS
Modified Rear Door – Locks, Levers, And Window
Switches — If Equipped
To provide a safer environment for riding in the rear seat,
the rear doors of your vehicle have the Protection Door
Lock system.
To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade
screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial to
engage and disengage the Protection locks. When the
system on a door is engaged, that door can only be opened
by using the outside door handle even if the inside door
lock is in the unlocked position.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from
the outside when the Protection locks are engaged.
Protection Door Lock Location
Lock Control
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
Dome Light
The special service dome light has three positions. Position
one is used for white light, and position two is used for red
LED light. Always remember to return the dome light
switch to the OFF (center) position when finished using to
prevent discharging the vehicle battery.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with illuminated ap-
proach lights under the outside mirrors, they can be turned
off through the instrument cluster display or the Uconnect
radio. For further information, refer to “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” and
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in your Owner’s
Manual.
Dome Light
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