RAM 1500 (2019 year). Instruction — part 1

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 Instruction. 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 Instruction 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 instruction will help assure safe and enjoyable

operation of your vehicle.
This Owner’s Instruction 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 Instruction 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 Instruction

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 Instruction 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 Instruction, 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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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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FRONT VIEW

Front View

1 — Hood/Engine Compartment

4 — Wheels/Tires

2 — Windshield

5 — Doors

3 — Headlights

6 — Exterior Mirrors

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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

REAR VIEW

Rear View

1 — Rear Lights

2 — Tailgate

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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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CONTENTS

䡵 VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . .18
䡵 KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

▫ Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

䡵 IGNITION SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

䡵 REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

▫ How To Use Remote Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
▫ Remote Start Abort Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . .31
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

䡵 SENTRY KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

▫ Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

▫ To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
▫ Rearming Of The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
▫ Security System Instruction Override . . . . . . . . . . . .35

䡵 DOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

▫ Instruction Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . .37
▫ Power Side Steps — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .37
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry . . . . . . . . .38

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▫ Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped . . . . . . . .41
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

䡵 SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

▫ Instruction Front Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
▫ Instruction Rear Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
▫ Power Front Seat Adjustment — If Equipped . . .46
▫ Driver Memory Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .49
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

䡵 HEAD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

▫ Front Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
▫ Rear Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

䡵 STEERING WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

▫ Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . .58
▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped. . . . . . . . .59

䡵 DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED .60

䡵 MIRRORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . . . .61
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . . .61
▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And

Trailer Tow — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . .66
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
▫ Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped . . . . .67
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped . . . . . .67

䡵 EXTERIOR LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

▫ Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped . .69
▫ Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
▫ High/Low Beam Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

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▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

▫ Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .71
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . .71
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With

Automatic Headlights Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

▫ Headlight Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
▫ Lights-On Reminder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
▫ Lane Change Assist — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .73
▫ Cargo Light With Bed Lights — If Equipped . . . .73
▫ Battery Saver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

䡵 INTERIOR LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

▫ Courtesy Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
▫ Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

䡵 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS . . . . . . . .77

▫ Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .78

䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

▫ Climate Controls Without A Touchscreen

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

▫ Climate Controls With A Touchscreen Overview .84
▫ Climate Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

䡵 WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

▫ Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

䡵 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . .99

▫ Single Pane Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . .99
▫ Dual Pane Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . .102

䡵 HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

▫ To Open The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

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▫ To Close The Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

䡵 TAILGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

▫ Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
▫ Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

䡵 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .109

▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink . . . . .110
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming . . . . . . .112
▫ Using HomeLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
▫ Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

䡵 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

▫ Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
▫ Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
▫ Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

▫ Power Inverter — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
▫ Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped . . . . . . .133
▫ Overhead Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

䡵 PICKUP BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
䡵 RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

▫ RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins. . . . . .136
▫ RamBox Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
▫ Bed Extender — If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
▫ Bed Rail Tie-Down System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

䡵 SLIDE-IN CAMPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

▫ Camper Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

䡵 EASY-OFF TAILGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

▫ Disconnecting The Rear Camera And Remote

Keyless Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

▫ Removing The Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
▫ Locking Tailgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

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䡵 TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED .150

▫ Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal. . . . . . . . . . . .150

▫ Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation . . . . . . . . . .155
▫ Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . .160

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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 —

Updated 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 instruction

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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KEYS

Key Fob

Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The ignition

system consists of a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) and a START/STOP push button ignition system.

The Remote Keyless Entry system consists of a key fob and

Keyless Enter-N-Go feature.

NOTE:

The key fob may not be found if it is located next to

a mobile phone, laptop or other electronic device; these

devices may block the key fob’s wireless signal.
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock all doors, tailgate,

and the RamBox (if equipped) as well as activate the Panic

Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)

using a handheld key fob. The key fob does not need to be

pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.

NOTE:
• In the ON/RUN position, all key fob buttons will work

until the vehicle reaches 3 mph (5 km/h).

• The key fob should not be placed next to the wireless

charging pad (if equipped).

In case the ignition switch does not change with the push

of a button, the key fob may have a low or fully depleted

battery. In this instance, the instrument cluster will display

directions to follow.

Key Fob

1 — Emergency Key
2 — PANIC
3 — Lock
4 — Unlock
5 — LED Light

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NOTE:

A low key fob battery condition may be indicated

by a message in the instrument cluster display, or by the

LED light on the key fob. If the LED key fob light no longer

illuminates from key fob button pushes, then the key fob

battery requires replacement.
In a situation where the battery is low or fully depleted, a

back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch.

Put the nose side of the key fob (side opposite of the

Emergency Key) against the ENGINE START/STOP button

and push to operate the ignition switch.

To Unlock The Doors And Tailgate

Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to

unlock the driver’s door. Push the unlock button twice

within five seconds to unlock all doors, the tailgate and the

RamBox (if equipped). The turn signal lights will flash to

acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry

system will also turn on.

NOTE:

The instrument cluster display or Uconnect Set-

tings are setup for driver door first, otherwise this will

unlock all doors.

To Lock The Doors And Tailgate

Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all

doors, the tailgate, and the RamBox (if equipped). The turn

signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowl-

edge the signal.

Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock

This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are

locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or

turned off.

NOTE:

Pushing the lock button on the key fob while you

are in the vehicle will activate the vehicle security alarm

system. Opening a door with the vehicle security alarm

system activated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the

unlock button to deactivate the vehicle security alarm

system.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know

Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

Using The Panic Alarm

To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push the Panic

button on the key fob. When the Panic Alarm is activated,

the turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off,

and the interior lights will turn on.

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