RAM 1500 2019 User manual

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19DT-926-AA
Fourth EDITION
2019 USER GUIDE
RAM 1500
THE ALL-NEW
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IMPORTANT
Get warranty and other information online – you can review and print or download a copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/
Uconnect manuals and the limited warranties provided by FCA US LLC for your vehicle by visiting www.mopar.com (U.S.) or
www.owners.mopar.ca (Canada). Click on the applicable link in the “Popular Topics” area of the www.mopar.com (U.S.) or
www.owners.mopar.ca (Canada) homepage and follow the instructions to select the applicable year, make and model of your vehicle.
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect
manuals and Warranty Booklet can be found by visiting the website on the back cover of your User Guide. We hope you find these
resources useful. U.S. residents can purchase replacement kits by visiting www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can
purchase replacement kits by calling 1 800 387-1143.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting
in a collision and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature
that may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicle
navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving
is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle
operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or
texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new RAM brand vehicle and to provide a convenient reference
for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect manuals found on the website on the back cover and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For additional information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle,
visit www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local RAM brand dealer.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. 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 transportation.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower and your judgment is
impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
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WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA
US LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinc-
tive styling, and high quality.
ALWAYS drive safely and pay attention to the
road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands
on the steering wheel. You have full respon-
sibility and assume all risks related to the
use of the features and applications in this
vehicle. Only use the features and applica-
tions when it is safe to do so. Failure to do so
may result in an accident involving serious
injury or death.
This guide illustrates and describes the oper-
ation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle.
This guide 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 guide that are not available
on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the
right to make changes in design and specifi-
cations and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on prod-
ucts previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help
you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It
contains most things you will need to operate
and maintain the vehicle, including emer-
gency information.
When it comes to service, remember that
your authorized dealer knows your vehicle
best, has factory-trained technicians and
genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
HOW TO FIND YOUR
OWNER’S MANUAL ONLINE
This publication has been prepared as a
reference item to help you quickly become
acquainted with the most important features
and processes of your vehicle. It contains
most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency
information and procedures.
This User Guide is not a replacement for the full
Owner’s Manual, and does not fully cover every
operation and procedure possible with your
vehicle.
For more detailed descriptions of the topics
discussed in this User Guide, as well as
information covering features and processes
not covered in this User Guide, the full
vehicle Owner’s Manual can be accessed for
free online in a printer-friendly PDF format.
To get the full Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement for your vehicle, follow the appro-
priate web address below:
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/
owners-manual.html (U.S. Residents)
www.owners.mopar.ca (Canadian Residents)
FCA US LLC is committed to protecting our
environment and natural resources. By
converting from paper to electronic delivery
for the majority of the user information for
your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the
demand for tree-based products and lessen
the stress on our environment.

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INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Each time direction instructions (left/right or
forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are
given, these must be intended as regarding
an occupant in the driver's seat. Special
cases not complying with this rule will be
properly specified in the text.
The figures in this User Guide are provided
by way of example only: this might imply that
some details of the image do not correspond
to the actual arrangement of your vehicle.
In addition, the User Guide has been
conceived considering vehicles with the
steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore
possible that in vehicles with the steering
wheel on the right side, the position or
construction of some controls is not exactly
mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information
needed you can consult the index at the end
of this User Guide.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedi-
cated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd
page. A few pages further there is a key for
getting to know the chapter order and the
relevant symbols in the tabs. There is always
a textual indication of the current chapter at
the side of each even page.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored
labels whose symbols indicate precautions to
be observed when using this component.
Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”
for further information on the symbols used
in your vehicle.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
While reading this User Guide you will find a
series of WARNINGS to be followed to
prevent incorrect use of components which
could cause accidents or injuries.
There are also CAUTIONS that must be
followed to prevent against procedures that
could result in damage to your vehicle.
VAN CONVERSIONS/
CAMPERS
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not
apply to body modifications or special equip-
ment installed by van conversion/camper
manufacturers/body builders. U.S. residents
refer to the Warranty Information book,
Section 2.1.C. Canadian residents refer to
the “What Is Not Covered” section of the
Warranty Information book. Such equipment
includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters,
stoves, refrigerators, etc. For warranty
coverage and service on these items, contact
the applicable manufacturer.
Operating instructions for the special equip-
ment installed by the conversion/camper
manufacturer should also be supplied with
your vehicle. If these instructions are
missing, please contact your authorized
dealer for assistance in obtaining replace-
ment documents from the applicable manu-
facturer.
For information on the Body Builder’s Guide
refer to www.rambodybuilder.com. This
website contains dimensional and technical
specifications for your vehicle. It is intended
for Second Stage Manufacturer's technical
support. For service issues, contact your
authorized dealer.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
STARTING AND OPERATING
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MULTIMEDIA
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
INDEX

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WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC
HOW TO FIND YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL
ONLINE ................................................1
INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ................2
Essential Information ................2
Symbols .................................. 2
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .................2
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS.............2
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ................................................11
Key Fob................................... 11
IGNITION SWITCH...............................13
Keyless Push Button Ignition ..... 13
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED ..........14
How To Use Remote Start .........14
To Enter Remote Start Mode......15
General Information ................. 15
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .................15
To Arm The System .................. 15
To Disarm The System ..............16
DOORS ..............................................16
Power Side Steps — If
Equipped ................................ 16
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive
Entry ...................................... 16
Child-Protection Door Lock ....... 19
SEATS ...............................................19
Driver Memory Seats — If
Equipped................................. 19
Heated Seats — If Equipped ..... 22
Ventilated Seats — If
Equipped................................. 23
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............................23
Front Head Restraints............... 24
Rear Head Restraints................ 24
STEERING WHEEL ..............................25
Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column ................................... 25
Heated Steering Wheel — If
Equipped ................................ 26
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF
EQUIPPED ..........................................26
MIRRORS ..........................................27
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If
Equipped................................. 27
Power Folding Outside Mirrors For
Standard And Trailer Tow — If
Equipped................................. 27
EXTERIOR LIGHTS...............................28
Headlight Switch...................... 28
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If
Equipped ................................ 29
Multifunction Lever ................. 29
High/Low Beam Switch............. 29
Automatic High Beam Headlamp
Control — If Equipped ............. 29
Flash-To-Pass .......................... 30
Automatic Headlights ............... 30
Parking Lights And Panel
Lights ..................................... 31
Headlights On With Wipers
(Available With Automatic
Headlights Only) ...................... 31
Headlight Delay ....................... 31
Lights-On Reminder ................. 31
Front Fog Lights — If
Equipped ............................... 31
Turn Signals ............................ 31
Cargo Light With Bed Lights — If
Equipped ................................ 32
Battery Saver ........................... 32
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS..33
Windshield Wipers.................... 33
Rain Sensing Wipers — If
Equipped ................................ 34

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CLIMATE CONTROLS ..........................34
Climate Controls With A
Touchscreen Overview............... 35
Climate Control Functions .........42
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ...................................... 42
Operating Tips ......................... 43
WINDOWS .........................................44
Power Windows ....................... 44
Wind Buffeting ........................45
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED .......45
Single Pane Power Sunroof — If
Equipped................................. 45
Dual Pane Power Sunroof — If
Equipped................................. 47
HOOD.................................................50
To Open The Hood ................... 50
To Close The Hood....................50
TAILGATE...........................................50
Opening................................... 50
Closing ....................................51
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF
EQUIPPED .........................................51
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink................................ 52
Canadian/Gate Operator
Programming ........................... 53
Using HomeLink ...................... 54
Security................................... 54
Troubleshooting Tips ................ 54
General Information.................. 55
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT........................55
Electrical Power Outlets ............ 55
Power Inverter — If Equipped ... 57
Wireless Charging Pad — If
Equipped ................................ 59
PICKUP BOX ......................................59
RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED ...................60
RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage
Bins........................................ 60
RamBox Safety Warning............ 61
Bed Divider — If Equipped ....... 62
Bed Rail Tie-Down System ........ 62
SLIDE-IN CAMPERS ...........................63
Camper Applications................. 63
EASY-OFF TAILGATE ..........................63
Disconnecting The Rear Camera And
Remote Keyless Entry............... 63
Removing The Tailgate ............. 63
Locking Tailgate....................... 64
TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF
EQUIPPED..........................................64
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover
Removal.................................. 64
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover
Installation .............................. 65
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover
Cleaning.................................. 65
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY.........66
Instrument Cluster Display
Controls .................................. 66
Oil Life Reset........................... 67
Display Menu Items.................. 67

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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ......68
Red Warning Lights .................. 68
Yellow Warning Lights............... 71
Yellow Indicator Lights..............74
Green Indicator Lights............... 76
White Indicator Lights............... 77
Blue Indicator Lights ................ 78
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —
OBD II ...............................................78
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ...........................78
SAFETY
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ............80
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If
Equipped ................................ 80
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
With Mitigation — If Equipped .. 82
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ................................... 84
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .......89
Occupant Restraint Systems
Features ................................. 89
Important Safety Precautions..... 89
Seat Belt Systems ................... 90
Supplemental Restraint Systems
(SRS)...................................... 97
Child Restraints ..................... 110
Transporting Pets .................. 125
SAFETY TIPS ...................................125
Transporting Passengers.......... 125
Exhaust Gas........................... 125
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle ................. 126
Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle ....... 127
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ....................128
Normal Starting Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button .............. 128
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF
EQUIPPED .......................................130
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ........................131
PARKING BRAKE...............................131
Electric Park Brake (EPB) ....... 131
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............134
Ignition Park Interlock ............ 135
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System ................................. 135
Eight-Speed Automatic
Transmission ........................ 135
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF
EQUIPPED .......................................137
Four-Position Electronically Shifted
Transfer Case (Eight Speed
Transmission Only) — If
Equipped ............................. 137
Five-Position Electronically Shifted
Transfer Case (Eight Speed
Transmission Only) — If
Equipped ............................. 139
ACTIVE-LEVEL FOUR CORNER AIR
SUSPENSION SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED........................................140
Description............................ 140
Air Suspension Modes ............ 142
ACTIVE-LEVEL FOUR CORNER AIR
SUSPENSION SYSTEM (REBEL MODELS
ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED......................143
Description............................ 143
Air Suspension Modes ............ 145
AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED........................................145

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LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL — IF
EQUIPPED ........................................146
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED ........................................147
Automatic Mode ..................... 147
Possible Reasons The Engine Does
Not Autostop.......................... 147
To Start The Engine While In
Autostop Mode .......................148
To Manually Turn Off The Stop Start
System ..................................149
To Manually Turn On The Stop Start
System ..................................149
System Malfunction................ 149
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ......149
To Activate ............................ 150
To Set A Desired Speed...........150
To Resume Speed ..................150
To Deactivate ........................ 150
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
OPERATION ......................................151
Activation ............................. 151
To Set A Desired ACC Speed ... 151
To Vary The Speed Setting ...... 152
To Resume ............................ 153
Deactivation .......................... 153
Setting The Following Distance In
ACC ...................................... 153
ACC Operation At Stop............ 154
Changing Modes .................... 154
General Information................ 155
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK
ASSIST............................................156
ParkSense Sensors ................. 157
ParkSense Warning Display ..... 157
Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or
Rear ParkSense...................... 157
ParkSense System Usage
Precautions ........................... 157
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM ..........................................159
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ............160
LaneSense Operation.............. 160
Turning LaneSense On Or Off .. 160
LaneSense Warning Message... 160
Changing LaneSense Status .... 161
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ..161
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED........................................163
REFUELING THE VEHICLE .................165
Materials Added To Fuel ......... 166
TRAILER TOWING .............................167
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) .......... 167
Towing Requirements ............ 167
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ........................171
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle.................................. 171
Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel
Drive Models.......................... 171
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel
Drive Models.......................... 172
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ..........175
ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED........................................175
BULB REPLACEMENT ........................179
Replacement Bulbs ............... 179
FUSES .............................................180
Power Distribution Center ...... 180
Internal Power Distribution
Center .................................. 183

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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........187
Jack Location.........................187
Removal Of Jack And Tools .....188
Removing The Spare Tire ........189
Preparations For Jacking .........190
Jacking Instructions................ 191
To Stow The Flat Or Spare ......194
Reinstalling The Jack And
Tools ..................................... 195
JUMP STARTING ..............................196
Preparations For Jump Start ....196
Jump Starting Procedure.........197
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ...........198
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ...................199
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............199
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...........200
Two-Wheel Drive Models .........201
Four-Wheel Drive Models.........202
Emergency Tow Hooks — If
Equipped............................... 202
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ............................................203
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)...........203
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ...................204
Maintenance Plan .................. 205
Heavy Duty Use Of The
Vehicle.................................. 208
ENGINE COMPARTMENT....................209
3.6L Engine With Stop/Start ... 209
5.7L Engine Without Stop/
Start ..................................... 210
5.7L Engine With Stop/Start.... 211
Checking Oil Level.................. 212
HOISTING ........................................212
TIRES ..............................................212
Tire Safety Information .......... 212
Tires — General Information ... 219
Tire Types.............................. 223
Spare Tires — If Equipped ...... 224
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ... 225
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ......226
Treadwear.............................. 227
Traction Grades...................... 227
Temperature Grades ............... 227
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................228
Torque Specifications ............. 228
FLUID CAPACITIES ...........................228
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................229
Engine .................................. 229
Chassis ................................ 231
MOPAR ACCESSORIES .....................232
Authentic Accessories By
Mopar ................................... 232
MULTIMEDIA
CYBERSECURITY .............................233
UCONNECT 3 WITH 5–INCH DISPLAY — IF
EQUIPPED........................................234
Uconnect 3 With 5–inch Display At A
Glance .................................. 234
Clock Setting ........................ 235
Audio Setting......................... 235
Radio Operation .................... 235
USB/Audio Jack (AUX)/Bluetooth
Operation .............................. 236
Voice Text Reply (Not Compatible
With iPhone) ......................... 237