RAM 2013 1500 Tradesman REG User manual

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his is what others aspire to reach: technical
developments that set new standards.
Engineering refinements so unique, they
instantly attain class-exclusive status.
Exterior styling that decreases noise,
vibration, and harshness (NVH) to mere whispers.
And, above all in a pickup, capability and quality you
can depend on, no matter how hard you push it.
PERFORMANCE THAT SETS THE STAGE. Expand
your thinking — and use the word “performance” not
just for speed or torque, but to define every system
and technology. What you get defies the norm. Like a
new available powertrain that pairs the TorqueFliteTM 8
— the world’s first 8-speed automatic transmission in
a pickup — with V6 Pentastar®power and available
4x4 transfer case versatility. A new, class-exclusive [1] *
available Active-LevelTM Four-Corner Air Suspension
System. A flowing aerodynamic exterior with new
wheel designs. Refined interior treatments with
welcome new soft touches in a tough truck. New
available possibilities for communications with
indispensable hands-free convenience. All backed with
the quality of our 5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain
Limited Warranty[2] — so good, it’s unsurpassed.
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Ram is destined for award-winning recognition from
critics and public alike.
THIS IS THE NEW 2013 RAM 1500.
*Note: all disclaimers and disclosures can be found at the back of this brochure.
CAPABILITY. VERSATILITY. EFFICIENCY.
WELCOME TO A NEW BREED OF RAM.

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THE NEW CLASS-ExCLuSIVE[1] ACTIVE-LEVELTM FOuR-CORNER AIR SuSPENSION SYSTEM.
This level-headed approach ensures superb off-road handling, improved aerodynamics at highway speeds, simple cargo
loading, and easier in-and-out movement — in short, everything you could want in a pickup.
This all-new available system replaces the standard multilink coil spring rear suspension, now offering five
distinctive ride heights (modes). Among them: authoritative Off-Road II Mode raises Ram by two inches
from Normal; Off-Road I when not that much is needed; sleek Aero Mode self-adjusts for
highway-efficient performance; at the low end, Entry/Exit lowers the vehicle by another
two inches. The intuitive technology self-levels to keep an even profile — even
under extreme payloads. Both automatically and/or manually controlled by the
new button bank and key fob, it’s available on all 2013 Ram 1500 Quad Cab®
and Crew Cab models in 4x4 and 4x2 configurations.
After nearly a century of ongoing developments, the truck that has become the new 2013 Ram 1500 is all about the
complete package: beyond-capable strength, uncompromising comfort, and futuristic communications. And, more important
than ever, utilizing innovative engineering that delivers it all by sipping the least amount of fuel possible. For us, it means
moving beyond conventional thinking and typical technologies.
HIGH FUEL EFFICIENCY: THE NEW RAM HFE MODEL. Its name says it all: for 2013, this new Ram picks up where
others don’t dare to go — and to be sure, it comes out in front. Irrespective of comparisons to wanna-be competitive models,
the formidable new Ram 1500 HFE — the High Fuel Efficiency model — stands alone as the most fuel-efficient vehicle in
its class.
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FROM COMFORT TO CAPABILITY TO FuEL EFFICIENCY,
THIS RAM IS LIgHT-YEARS IN FRONT OF THE OTHERS.

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ALL-NEW ROTARY SHIFTER.
SHIFTING GEARS AT THE SPEED OF INGENUITY.
Dashboard-mounted, and now with all-electronic
operation to match the TorqueFlite 8 electronic interface,
and replacing the previous lever shifters for at-your-
fingertips ease. Transfer case operation (when equipped)
is conveniently placed beneath the new Rotary Shifter;
it too is fully electronic. Transmission gear changes
(the up- and downshifting essential for towing and
hauling, as well as rocking in deep snow) are easier than ever. For a more refined
operation, new Ram 1500 models equipped with the TorqueFlite 8 now use
steering wheel-mounted buttons for manual gear range selection — offering more
control when towing and hauling heavy loads.
THE PENTASTAR®V6. IMPRESSIVE FROM THE gET-gO.
Consider every advantage, and you’re considering seriously impressive efficiency
and capability. The Pentastar application in the NEW 2013 RAM 1500 churns
out nothing less than BEST-IN-CLASS[1] FuEL ECONOMY.
[3] The bigger
picture is framed by CLASS-ExCLuSIVE DISTINCTIONS AND FIRST-
EVER DEVELOPMENTS.The 2013 Ram 1500 welcomes NEW
AVAILABLE CAPABILITY WITH PuRE V6 ECONOMIES,highway cruising
figures comfortably achieving the mid-20 mpg [3] goal. Paired with the available
NEW TORquEFLITETM 8 ELECTRONIC 8-SPEED AuTOMATIC — the first
8-speed transmission in a pickup, featuring a SEgMENT-FIRST[1]
ELECTRONIC ROTARY SHIFTER —the Pentastar V6 is all about fuel
efficiency. Contributing technology encompasses the NEW PuLSE-WIDTH-
MODuLATED FuEL PuMP AND COOLINg FAN,which operate only at the
levels required by the engine, not some predetermined rate. This improves
vehicle efficiency by conserving electrical energy, and increases the fuel pump
life because it isn’t constantly running at full capacity. VARIABLE VALVE
TIMINg (VVT) enhances efficiency and power, with new SOPHISTICATED
THERMAL MANAgEMENT SYSTEMS (for the Pentastar engine and the
TorqueFlite 8) seriously separating new 2013 Ram 1500 from the rest of
the pack.

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ADD NEW 6-CYLINDER ECONOMY[3] TO
ALL-NEW 8-SPEED EFFICIENCY:
THE RAM 1500 25 HWY MPg[3] IS uNEquALLED.
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It once was a compromise, pitting the built-in efficiencies of the
6-cylinder engine against the pickup standard: 4x4 capability. No
longer. Once again, new 2013 Ram 1500 breaks the rules, achieving
new benchmarks with the best V6 in our history — our award-winning
Pentastar V6 power plant with 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque.
THE 3.6-LITER PENTASTAR®V6. HOW LEADERSHIP IS ATTAINED.
Obviously, the best-in-class[1] fuel economy[3] figures and available 4x4
capability both rank high — but the Pentastar V6 story was written with
way-big-picture economies in mind. The engineering utilizes some of
the most advanced automotive engine technologies available; results are
exceptional, with an engineered-in focus on low cost of maintenance
over the life of the power plant.
The details prove it. This award-winning engine delivers an outstanding
balance of high specific output and high torque over a broad rpm band,
with notable control over noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). Assets
include a “Silent Chain” timing drive — which also contributes to
durability; four valves per cylinder; a dual overhead cam design; high-flow
“tumble” intake ports; and an authoritative 10.2:1 compression ratio.
Further assets include the new pulse-width-modulated fuel pump and
cooling fan for more efficient fuel delivery and electrical load, Variable
Valve Timing (VVT), and a fine, sophisticated thermal management
system for optimal power, performance, and efficiency.

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the only truck
transmission
of its kind[1]