RAM 1500 2019 User manual

Third Edition Rev 2
Printed in the U.S.A.
©2018 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.
19DT-126-AC
OWNER’S MANUAL
2019 ALL-NEW RAM 1500
2019 All-New RAM 1500

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
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, callacab, 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©2018 FCA US LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1INTRODUCTION ...................................................................3
2GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................7
3GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...................................................13
4GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .........................................159
5SAFETY ........................................................................195
6STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................289
7INCASEOFEMERGENCY ...........................................................433
8SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................................485
9TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................553
10 MULTIMEDIA ....................................................................565
11 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................667
12 INDEX..........................................................................673
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵INTRODUCTION .........................4
䡵HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............5
▫Essential Information ......................5
▫Symbols ...............................5
䡵WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................5
䡵VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ..............5
䡵VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .....6
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer, congratulations on selecting your new
vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman-
ship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and
perform tasks that are not intended for conventional pas-
senger vehicles. It handles and maneuvers differently from
many passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road, so
take time to become familiar with your vehicle. If
equipped, the two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was
designed for on-road use only. It is not intended for
off-road driving or use in other severe conditions suited for
a four-wheel drive vehicle. Before you start to drive this
vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar
with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for brak-
ing, steering, transmission, and transfer case shifting.
Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces.
Your driving skills will improve with experience. When
driving off-road, or working the vehicle, don’t overload the
vehicle or expect the vehicle to overcome the natural laws
of physics. Always observe federal, state, provincial and
local laws wherever you drive. As with other vehicles of
this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result
in loss of control or a collision. Refer to the “Driving Tips”
in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you
with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is
supplemented by Warranty Information, and customer
oriented documents. In the attached Warranty Booklet you
will find a description of the services that FCA offers to its
customers, the Warranty Certificate and the details of the
terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please
take the time to read all of these publications carefully
before driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the
instructions, recommendations, tips, and important warn-
ings in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable
operation of your vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle.
Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or
versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore,
you should only consider the information which is related
to the trim level, engine, and version that you have
purchased. Any content introduced throughout the Own-
er’s Information, that may or may not be applicable to your
vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”.
All data contained in this publication are intended to help
you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA aims at
a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this
reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model
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described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For
further information, contact an authorized dealer.
If applicable, refer to the Owner’s Manual Supplement for
related information.
NOTE: After reviewing the Owner’s Information, it should
be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing, 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.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items
of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustra-
tions may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored labels whose sym-
bols 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
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper-
ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily
injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against
procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If
you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-
tions.
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to body
modifications or special equipment 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 Cov-
ered” section of the Warranty Information book. Such
equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters, stoves,
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INTRODUCTION 5

refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and service on
these items, contact the applicable manufacturer.
Operating instructions for the special equipment installed
by the conversion/camper manufacturer should also be
supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions are miss-
ing, please contact your authorized dealer for assistance in
obtaining replacement documents from the applicable
manufacturer.
For information on the Body Builder’s Guide refer to
www.rambodybuilder.com. This website contains dimen-
sional and technical specifications for your vehicle. It is
intended for Second Stage Manufacturer’s technical sup-
port. For service issues, contact your authorized dealer.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
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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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
䡵FRONT VIEW ............................8
䡵REAR VIEW .............................9
䡵INSTRUMENT PANEL .....................10
䡵INTERIOR ..............................11
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FRONT VIEW
Front View
1 — Hood/Engine Compartment 4 — Wheels/Tires
2 — Windshield 5 — Doors
3 — Headlights 6 — Exterior Mirrors
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REAR VIEW
Rear View
1 — Rear Lights 2 — Tailgate
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 9

INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 — Headlight Switch 8 — Uconnect System
2 — Multifunction Lever 9 — Climate Controls
3 — Instrument Cluster Display Controls 10 — Air Suspension Switch
4 — Instrument Cluster 11 — Integrated Trailer Brake Module
5 — Speed Controls 12 — Gear Selector
6 — Ignition 13 — Transfer Case
7 — Switch Panel 14 — Parking Brake
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INTERIOR
Interior
1 — Door Handles 4 — Seats
2 — Door Locks 5 — Lower Storage Compartment
3 — Window Switches 6 — Upper Storage Compartment
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED .......17
䡵KEYS .................................19
▫KeyFob..............................19
䡵IGNITION SWITCH .......................26
▫Keyless Push Button Ignition ...............26
䡵REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .............28
▫How To Use Remote Start..................28
▫Remote Start Abort Message ...............29
▫To Enter Remote Start Mode ................29
▫To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle ...............................30
▫To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................30
▫Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . .30
▫General Information .....................30
䡵SENTRY KEY ...........................31
▫Key Programming ......................31
▫Replacement Keys .......................31
▫General Information .....................32
䡵VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ...............32
▫To Arm The System ......................32
▫To Disarm The System ....................33
▫Rearming Of The System ..................34
▫Security System Manual Override ............34
䡵DOORS ...............................34
▫Manual Door Locks ......................34
▫Power Door Locks — If Equipped ...........36
▫Power Side Steps — If Equipped ............36
▫Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry .........37
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▫Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ........40
▫Child-Protection Door Lock ................41
䡵SEATS ................................42
▫Manual Front Seat Adjustment ..............43
▫Manual Rear Seat Adjustment ...............45
▫Power Front Seat Adjustment — If Equipped . . .46
▫Driver Memory Seats — If Equipped ..........48
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped ................51
▫Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ..............53
▫Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers ...............54
䡵HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................54
▫Front Head Restraints ....................55
▫Rear Head Restraints .....................56
䡵STEERING WHEEL .......................57
▫Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............57
▫Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped.........58
䡵DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED .59
䡵MIRRORS ..............................60
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......60
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....60
▫Outside Mirrors ........................61
▫Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped .............................61
▫Power Mirrors — If Equipped ..............62
▫Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And
Trailer Tow — If Equipped .................62
▫Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ........64
▫Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............65
▫Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped .....66
▫Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped ......66
䡵EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................67
▫Headlight Switch .......................67
▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped . .67
▫Multifunction Lever .....................68
▫High/Low Beam Switch ..................68
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▫Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped .............................68
▫Flash-To-Pass ..........................69
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .........70
▫Parking Lights And Panel Lights .............70
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ................70
▫Headlight Delay ........................70
▫Lights-On Reminder......................70
▫Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .............71
▫Turn Signals ...........................71
▫Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..........71
▫Cargo Light With Bed Lights — If Equipped ....72
▫Battery Saver...........................72
䡵INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................73
▫Courtesy Lights .........................73
▫Illuminated Entry .......................75
䡵WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........75
▫Windshield Wipers ......................75
▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..........77
䡵CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................78
▫Climate Controls Without A Touchscreen
Overview .............................78
▫Climate Controls With A Touchscreen Overview .83
▫Climate Control Functions .................90
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .............................91
▫Operating Tips .........................92
䡵WINDOWS .............................94
▫Power Windows ........................94
▫Wind Buffeting .........................97
䡵POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..........98
▫Single Pane Power Sunroof — If Equipped .....98
▫Dual Pane Power Sunroof — If Equipped .....101
䡵HOOD ...............................105
▫To Open The Hood .....................105
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▫To Close The Hood......................106
䡵TAILGATE .............................106
▫Opening .............................106
▫Closing ..............................107
䡵GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .107
▫Before You Begin Programming HomeLink.....108
▫Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .......111
▫Using HomeLink .......................112
▫Security..............................113
▫Troubleshooting Tips ....................113
▫General Information .....................113
䡵INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ..................113
▫Storage ..............................113
▫Cupholders ..........................124
▫Electrical Power Outlets ..................126
▫Power Inverter — If Equipped .............128
▫Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped .......131
▫Overhead Sunglass Storage ...............132
䡵PICKUP BOX ...........................133
䡵RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED .................134
▫RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins......134
▫RamBox Safety Warning ..................136
▫Bed Extender — If Equipped...............137
▫Bed Rail Tie-Down System ................143
䡵SLIDE-IN CAMPERS .....................145
▫Camper Applications ....................145
䡵EASY-OFF TAILGATE ....................145
▫Disconnecting The Rear Camera And Remote
Keyless Entry..........................146
▫Removing The Tailgate ...................147
▫Locking Tailgate........................148
䡵TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED .148
▫Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal............148
▫Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation ..........153
▫Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning ...........157
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VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED
Access your Owner’s Information right through your
Uconnect 4C or 4C NAV touchscreen system — If
Equipped.
To access the Vehicle User Guide on your Uconnect Touch-
screen: Press the Uconnect Apps button. From there, press
the Vehicle User Guide icon on your touchscreen. No
Uconnect registration is required.
NOTE: Vehicle User Guide features are not available while
the vehicle is moving. If you try to access while the vehicle
is in motion, the system will display: Feature not available
while the vehicle is in motion.
Uconnect 4C NAV With 8.4–inch Display Vehicle User
Guide Touchscreen Icon
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Pre-Installed Features
Your User Guide — Up-
dated in real-time
Available when and where
you need it
Touchscreen convenience Customizable interface
Maintenance schedules
and information
Multilingual
Comprehensive icon &
symbol glossary
Once you launch your Vehicle User Guide, you will be able
to explore your warranty information and radio manual
when and where you need them. Your Uconnect system
displays the Vehicle User Guide on your touchscreen radio
to assist in better understanding your vehicle. There’s no
app to download, no phone to connect and no external
device needed for playback. Plus, it’s updated throughout
the year, in real-time, so it never goes out of date.
Features/Benefits
•Pre-installed on your Uconnect touchscreen radio
•Enhanced search and browsing capability
•Robust NAV application — If Equipped
•Add selected topics to a fast-access Favorites category
•Icon and symbol glossary
•Warranty information
•Crucial driver information and assistance:
Operating Instructions Maintenance Schedules
Warranty Information Emergency Procedures
Fluid Level Standards 911 Contact and More
Tip: When viewing a topic, tap the star icon to add it to
your Favorites, for easy access in the future.
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