RAM 3500 (2019 year). Instruction — part 6

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Outside Air Intake

Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the wind-

shield, is free of obstructions, such as leaves. Leaves collected

in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they enter the

plenum, they could plug the water drains. In Winter months,

make sure the air intake is clear of ice, slush, and snow.
Cabin Air Filter

The climate control system filters out dust and pollen from

the air. Contact an authorized dealer to service your cabin air

filter, and to have it replaced when needed.

Operating Tips Chart

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WINDOWS

Power Windows

Power Window Controls

Power Window Switches

The power window controls located on the driver's door trim

panel have up-down switches that give you fingertip control

of all power windows. There is a single opening and closing

switch on the front passenger door for passenger window

control and on the rear doors for rear window control. The

windows will operate when the ignition switch is turned to

the ON/RUN or ACC position, and for up to 10 minutes

after the ignition is turned OFF or until a front door is

opened.
NOTE:

The Key Off Power Delay feature will allow the power

windows to operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is

turned OFF. This feature is cancelled when either front door

is opened.

WARNING!

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle. Do not

leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location

accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a

vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC

or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unattended

children, can become entrapped by the windows while

operating the power window switches. Such entrapment

may result in serious injury or death.

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Auto-Down

Both the driver and front passenger window switch have an

Auto-Down feature. Push the window switch past the first

detent, release, and the window will go down automatically.

To cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the switch in

either the up or down direction and release the switch.
To stop the window from going all the way down during the

Auto-Down operation, pull up on the switch briefly.
To open the window part way, push to the switch to the first

detent and release it when you want the window to stop.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If
Equipped

Pull the window switch fully upward to the second detent,

release, and the window will go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up during the

Auto-Up operation, push down on the switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window switch to the

first detent and release when you want the window to stop.
NOTE:

If the window runs into any obstacle during the Auto-Closure,

it will reverse direction and then go back down. Remove the

obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window.

Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto

reverse function unexpectedly during auto closure. If this

happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to

close the window instructionly.

Reset Auto-Up

Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the window may

need to be reset. To reset Auto-Up:
1. Make sure the door is fully closed.
2. Pull the window switch up to close the window

completely and continue to hold the switch up for an

additional two seconds after the window is closed.

3. Push the window switch down firmly to the second

detent to open the window completely and continue to

hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after

the window is fully open.

WARNING!

There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is

almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the

window before closing.

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Window Lockout Switch

The window lockout switch on the driver's door allows you

to disable the window control on the rear passenger doors.

To disable the window controls on the rear passenger doors,

push the window lock switch into the latched or down posi-

tion. To enable the window controls, push the window lock

switch again and return the switch to the released or up posi-

tion.

Window Lockout Switch

Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped

The switch for the power sliding rear window is located on

the overhead console.

Power Sliding Rear Window Switch

Push the switch rearward to open the glass. Pull the switch

forward to close the glass.

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Instruction Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped

A locking device in the center of the window helps to

prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the lock

to release the window.

Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pres-

sure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your

vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down,

or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open

positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized.

If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the

front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting.

If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the

sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any

window.

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED

Single Pane Power Sunroof — If Equipped

The power sunroof switches are located on the overhead

console between the courtesy/reading lights.

Power Sunroof Switches

1 — Opening/Closing Sunroof

2 — Venting Sunroof

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Opening Sunroof

Express
Push the switch rearward and release it within one-half

second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automatically

and stop when the full open position is reached. This is called

“Express Open.” During Express Open operation, any other

actuation of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
Instruction Mode
To open the sunroof, push and hold the switch rearward. The

sunroof will move rearward and automatically stop at full

open position. Any release of the switch will stop the move-

ment. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a partially

opened condition until the sunroof switch is pushed again.

WARNING!

• Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key fob

in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-

dren. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped

with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN

mode. Occupants, particularly unattended children,

can become entrapped by the power sunroof while

operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment

may result in serious injury or death.

• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown

from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be

seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt

properly and make sure all passengers are also properly

secured.

• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.

Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any

object, to project through the sunroof opening. Injury

may result.

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Closing Sunroof

Express
Push the switch forward and release it within one-half

second and the sunroof will close automatically from any

position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automatically.

This is called “Express Close.” During Express Close opera-

tion, any other actuation of the switch will stop the sunroof.
Instruction Mode
To close the sunroof, push and hold the switch forward. The

sunroof will move forward and automatically stop at full

closed position. Any release of the switch will stop the move-

ment and the sunroof will remain in a partially closed condi-

tion until the sunroof switch is pushed again.
Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pres-

sure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your

vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down,

or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open

positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized.

If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, then

open the front and rear windows together to minimize the

buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open,

adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open

any window.
Sunshade Operation

The sunshade can be opened instructionly. However, the

sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.
NOTE:

The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open.
Pinch Protect Feature

This feature will detect an obstruction in the closing of the

sunroof during the Express Close operation. If an obstruction

in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will auto-

matically retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs.
NOTE:

If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch

Protect reversals, Pinch Protect will disable and the sunroof

must be closed in Instruction Mode.

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Venting Sunroof — Express

Push and release the Vent button within one half second and

the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called

“Express Vent”, and it will occur regardless of sunroof posi-

tion. During Express Vent operation, any other actuation of

the switch will stop the sunroof.
Sunroof Maintenance

Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the

glass panel.
Ignition Off Operation

The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to

approximately 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned

to the OFF/LOCK position. Opening either front door will

cancel this feature.
NOTE:

Ignition Off time is programmable through the Uconnect

System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for

further information.

Relearn Procedure

For vehicles equipped with a sunroof, there is a relearn

procedure that allows you to calibrate the sunroof when the

“Express Operation” feature stops working. To reset the

sunroof, follow these steps:
1. Set the ignition to the ACC or the ON/RUN position.
2. Ensure that the sunroof is in the fully closed position.
3. Push and hold the close switch. The sunroof will hit the

hard stop and move to the vent position after ten seconds.

4. Release the close switch.
5. Push and hold the close switch again within five seconds

to begin the teaching process. The sunroof will complete

one full cycle and return to the fully closed position.

NOTE:

If the close switch is released anytime during the teach cycle,

the procedure will need to be repeated starting from the first

step.
6. Once the sunroof has stopped in the fully closed position,

release the close switch. The sunroof is now reset and

ready to use.

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HOOD

To Open The Hood

To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located below the steering

wheel at the base of the instrument panel.

Hood Release

2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood

and push the safety latch lever to the left to release it,

before raising the hood.

Safety Latch Location

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To Close The Hood

Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) from the

engine compartment and drop it. Make sure that the hood is

completely closed.

TAILGATE

Opening

The power tailgate may be opened by pushing the tailgate

release pad located on the tailgate door.
The tailgate damper strut will lower the tailgate to the open

position (if equipped).
Electronic Tailgate Release — If Equipped

The key fob may be equipped with an electronic

release feature for the tailgate, allowing hands-free

tailgate opening. To activate, push and release the

Tailgate Release button on the key fob twice within five

seconds. The tailgate door will unlatch, and slowly lower

into the open position.
If equipped, a button on the center overhead console inside

the vehicle can be used to release the tailgate.
NOTE:

The Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover (if equipped) may prevent Elec-

tronic Tailgate Release if installed. The Tonneau Cover must

be removed or folded up before releasing the tailgate. Refer

to “Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover — If Equipped” in “Getting To

Know Your Vehicle” for further information.

WARNING!

Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your

vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open

when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.

Failure to follow this warning could result in serious

injury or death.

CAUTION!

To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to

close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of

the hood to ensure that both latches engage.

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Closing

To close the tailgate, push it upward until both sides are

latched.
NOTE:

Pull back on the tailgate firmly after closing to ensure it is

securely latched.

Bed Step — If Equipped

Your vehicle may be equipped with an extendable bed step

on the driver’s side of the tailgate to provide easier entry and

exit into the truck bed.

Bed Step Location

Bed Step Components

To extend the bed step, place your foot on the protruding

foot tab located on the left edge of the bed step, and push

rearward. A small amount of force will release the spring

load, and extend the bed step out and away from the tailgate.
NOTE:

Once the spring load is overcome, the bed step will extend

out quickly, so be sure to stand in a position that will avoid

coming into contact with the step as it extends.

1 — Bed Step

2 — Foot Tab

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Bed Step (Extended)

To stow the bed step back under the tailgate, push the bed

step forward with your foot until the bed step is retracted by

the spring load.

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED

HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that

operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized

gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit

is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
The HomeLink buttons that are located on the sun visor

designate the three different HomeLink channels.

HomeLink Buttons

NOTE:

HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is

active.

WARNING!

Do not attempt to stow the bed step with your hands.

The low clearance space between the bed step and the

rear bumper as the bed step returns to the stowed

position could result in injury to your hands or fingers.

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NOTE:

Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has

a “stop and reverse” feature as required by federal safety

standards. This includes most garage door opener models

manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener

without these safety features. Call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or,

on the Internet at

HomeLink.com

for safety information or

assistance.

Before You Begin Programming HomeLink

Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage

before you begin programming.
For more efficient programming and accurate transmission

of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new

battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device

that is being programmed to the HomeLink system.
To erase the channels, place the ignition in the ON/RUN

position, and push and hold the two outside HomeLink

buttons (I and III) for up to 20 seconds or until the orange

indicator flashes.
NOTE:
• Erasing all channels should only be performed when

programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase

channels when programming additional buttons.

• If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call

toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at

Home-

Link.com

for information or assistance.

WARNING!

• Your motorized door or gate will open and close while

you are programming the universal transceiver. Do not

program the transceiver if people, pets or other objects

are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this trans-

ceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and

reverse” feature as required by Federal safety stan-

dards. This includes most garage door opener models

manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door

opener without these safety features.

• Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a

dangerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage

while programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas can

cause serious injury or death.

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Programming A Rolling Code

For programming garage door openers that were manufac-

tured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified

by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the

hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
NOTE:

It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close

the door. The name and color of the button may vary by

manufacturer.

Training The Garage Door Opener

1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm)

away from the HomeLink button you wish to program

while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.

3. Push and hold the HomeLink button you want to

program while you push and hold the hand-held trans-

mitter button.

4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator

light. The HomeLink indicator will flash slowly and then

rapidly after HomeLink has received the frequency signal

from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons

after the indicator light changes from slow to rapid.

5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate

the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can usually

be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to

the garage door opener/device motor. Firmly push and

release the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. On some

garage door openers/devices there may be a light that

blinks when the garage door opener/device is in the

LEARN/TRAIN mode.

NOTE:

You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after

the LEARN button has been pushed.

1 — Door Opener

2 — Training Button

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6. Return to the vehicle and push the programmed Home-

Link button twice (holding the button for two seconds

each time). If the garage door opener/device activates,

programming is complete.

NOTE:

If the garage door opener/device does not activate, push the

button a third time (for two seconds) to complete the

training.

To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, re-

peat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT erase

the channels.

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Rolling

Code)
To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,

follow these steps:
1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink button until the

indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not

release the button.

3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program-

ming A Rolling Code” step 2 and follow all remaining

steps."

Programming A Non-Rolling Code

For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured

before 1995.
1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm)

away from the HomeLink button you wish to program

while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.

3. Press and hold the HomeLink button you want to

program while you press and hold the hand-held trans-

mitter button.

4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator

light. The HomeLink indicator will flash slowly and then

rapidly after HomeLink has received the frequency signal

from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons

after the indicator light changes from slow to rapid.

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5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button and

observe the indicator light.
•If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming

is complete and the garage door/device should acti-

vate when the HomeLink button is pressed.

• To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons,

repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT

erase the channels.

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Non-Rolling

Code)
To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,

follow these steps:
1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until the

indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not

release the button.

3. Without releasing the button, proceed with “Program-

ming A Non-Rolling Code” step 2 and follow all

remaining steps.

Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

For programming transmitters in Canada/United States that

require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after several

seconds of transmission.
Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to

time-out (or quit) after several seconds of transmission –

which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the

signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law,

some U.S. gate operators are designed to time-out in the

same manner.
It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling

process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door or

gate motor.
1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm)

away from the HomeLink button you wish to program

while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.

3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button, while

you press and release (“cycle”) your hand-held trans-

mitter every two seconds until HomeLink has success-

fully accepted the frequency signal. The indicator light

will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully trained.