RAM 1500 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 13

STARTING AND OPERATING

203

When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, the Rear

View and Top View is the default view of the system.
If the camera delay is turned on, the camera image

will display for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of

REVERSE. The camera image will stop displaying,

close, and display the previous screen if the vehicle

speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the vehicle is

shifted into PARK, or the ignition is placed in the OFF

position. The X button on the touchscreen disables

the display of the camera image.
If the camera delay is turned off, the camera image

will close and display the previous screen after

shifting out of REVERSE.
If active guidelines are enabled, the lines are overlaid

on the image in the Rear View and Top View to

illustrate the width of the vehicle and its projected

path based on steering wheel position.
The guidelines have different colored zones to

indicate the distance an object in the view is from the

rear of the vehicle. Refer to the chart below:

Modes Of Operation
Standard Rear View can be manually activated by

selecting “Back Up Camera” through the Controls

menu within the Uconnect system.
Top View
The Top View will show in the Uconnect system with

Rear View or Front View in a split screen display.

There are integrated ParkSense arcs in the image

at the front and rear of the vehicle. The arcs will

change color from yellow to red corresponding the

distance zones to the oncoming object.

Surround View Camera View

NOTE:



Front tires will be seen in the image when the

tires are turned.



Due to wide angle cameras in the mirrors, the

image will appear distorted.



The Top View will show which doors are open.



Open front doors will block the outside image.

Top View Plus Rear View

This is the default view of the system in

REVERSE and is always paired with the

Top View of the vehicle with optional

active guidelines for the projected path

when enabled.

Rear Cross Path View

Pressing the Rear Cross Path soft key will

give the driver a wider angle view of the

rear camera system. The Top View will be

disabled when this is selected.

Top View Plus Front View

The Front View will show you what is

immediately in front of the vehicle and is

always paired with the Top View of the

vehicle.

Zone

Distance To The Rear Of

The Vehicle

Red

0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)

Yellow

1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2 m)

Green

6.5 ft or greater

(2 m or greater)

4

204

STARTING AND OPERATING

Front Cross Path View

Pressing the Front Cross Path soft key

will give the driver a wider angle view of

the front camera system. The Top View

will be disabled when this is selected.

Backup Camera View

Pressing the Back Up Camera soft key

will provide a full screen rear view with

the ability to access a Zoom View.

NOTE:



If the Backup Camera was selected through the

Surround View Camera menu, exiting out of

screen display will return to the Surround View

menu. If the Backup Camera was manually acti

-

vated through the Controls menu of the Ucon

-

nect system, exiting out of the display screen

will return to the Controls menu.



When the Trailer Reverse Steering Control

(TRSC) feature (if equipped) is activated, the

following buttons on the touchscreen will be

unavailable:



Backup Camera



Front Facing Camera with Tire Lines



All Surround View Camera Views

Zoom View
When the Rear View Camera image is being

displayed, and the vehicle speed is below 8 mph

(13 km/h), Zoom View is available. By pressing the

“magnifying glass” icon in the upper left of the

display screen, the image will zoom in two times

the standard view. Pressing the icon a second time

will return the view to the standard Back Up

Camera display.
When Zoom View is selected while the vehicle is in

REVERSE, then shifted to DRIVE, the camera delay

view will display the standard Back Up Camera

view. If the vehicle is then returned to REVERSE

gear from DRIVE, the Zoom View selection will

automatically resume.
Shifting to NEUTRAL from any gear will maintain

the selected view (Zoom or Standard) as long as

the vehicle is below 8 mph (13 km/h).
If the vehicle is in PARK, Zoom View is available

until the gear selector is placed in DRIVE or

REVERSE and speeds are at or above 8 mph

(13 km/h).

NOTE:



If the vehicle is in DRIVE, NEUTRAL, or REVERSE,

and speed is greater than or equal to 8 mph

(13 km/h), Zoom View is unavailable and the

icon will appear grey.



While in Zoom View, the guidelines will not be

visible.

Deactivation
The system is deactivated in the following

conditions if it was activated automatically:



When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with

camera delay turned on, the camera image will

continue to be displayed for up to 10 seconds

after shifting out of REVERSE unless the vehicle

speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the vehicle is

shifted into PARK or the ignition is placed in the

OFF position. There is a touchscreen button X to

disable the display of the camera image.



When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with

camera delay turned off, the Surround View

Camera mode is exited and the last known

screen appears again.

The system is deactivated in the following

conditions if it was activated manually from the

Uconnect controls menu via Surround View button

or Back Up Camera button:



The X button on the display is pressed



Vehicle is shifted into PARK



Ignition is placed in the OFF position



Vehicle speed is over 8 mph (13 km/h) for

10 seconds

STARTING AND OPERATING

205

NOTE:

If the Surround View Camera is activated manually,

and the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, deacti

-

vation methods for automatic activation are

assumed.
The camera delay system is turned off manually

through the Uconnect settings menu

Ú

page 237.

NOTE:



If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance

builds up on the camera lenses, clean the

lenses, rinse with water, and dry with a soft

cloth. Do not cover the lenses.



If a malfunction with the system has occurred,

see an authorized dealer.

For information on Auxiliary Cameras (if equipped),

see

Ú

page 208.

F

ORWARD

F

ACING

C

AMERA

W

ITH

T

IRE

L

INES

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

The Forward Facing Camera displays a front view

image of the road ahead, along with tire lines to

guide the driver when driving on narrow roads. Tire

lines can be activated/deactivated through the

Uconnect Settings.

Activation
The Forward Facing Camera can be activated in

the following ways:



Pressing the Forward Facing Camera button in

the Controls screen or Apps menu



Pressing the Forward Facing Camera button

located in the upper left corner of the Back Up

camera display

Once activated, the camera image will remain on

as long as the vehicle speed is below 8 mph

(13 km/h).
Deactivation
The Forward Facing Camera is deactivated in the

following conditions:



The vehicle exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), except

when vehicle is in 4WD Low.



The X button on the display is pressed.



The vehicle is shifted into PARK.



The ignition is placed in the OFF position.

NOTE:

If the vehicle is in 4WD Low, the Forward Facing

Camera image will be displayed until the X button

is pressed or the ignition is placed in the OFF

position.

WARNING!

Drivers must be careful when backing up even

when using the Surround View Camera. Always

check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure

to check for pedestrians, animals, other

vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before

backing up. You are responsible for the safety of

your surroundings and must continue to pay

attention while backing up. Failure to do so can

result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION!



To avoid vehicle damage, Surround View

should only be used as a parking aid. The

Surround View camera is unable to view every

obstacle or object in your drive path.



To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be

driven slowly when using Surround View to be

able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen.

It is recommended that the driver look

frequently over his/her shoulder when using

Surround View.

4

206

STARTING AND OPERATING

TRAILER CAMERAS — IF EQUIPPED

T

RAILER

S

URROUND

V

IEW

C

AMERA

S

YSTEM

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

The Trailer Surround View Camera system allows

you to see an on-screen image of the surroundings

and the Top View of a trailer using four mountable

cameras. This occurs whenever the More Cams

soft button is selected, or when enabled through

the Uconnect system. The image will be displayed

on the Uconnect display along with a caution note

“Check Entire Surroundings”. After five seconds,

this note will disappear.

NOTE:



Trailer Surround View Camera kit is only avail

-

able for vehicles equipped with the Surround

View Camera system.



The Trailer Surround View Camera system has

programmable settings that may be selected

through the Uconnect system

Ú

page 237.

Set Up
The Trailer Surround View Camera system includes

an installation kit with a Trailer Surround View

Module and four Trailer Surround View Cameras

that must be installed on your trailer prior to

connecting to your vehicle. See the installation

instructions included with the Trailer Surround

View installation kit for more information.

Once the Trailer Surround View Module and

cameras are installed and the trailer is connected

to the vehicle via the 12-way connector, the

settings Trailer Surround Camera settings can be

accessed. The Trailer Surround Camera settings

can be accessed through Uconnect Settings by

pressing the Trailer soft button in the Trailer

Settings or the Camera Settings. The system

requires input of the trailer dimensions prior to use

of the system.

NOTE:



If a trailer is connected but the trailer dimen

-

sions have not been entered in the Trailer

Surround settings page, the system will default

to the settings page.



If a trailer is not connected and any soft button

is selected, a message will appear: “Connect

Trailer Equipped With Trailer Surround View

System”.

Inputting Trailer Values
For the Trailer Surround View Camera system to

function, all fields must be entered. When a value

is needed the screen will display “Required”.

When the Trailer Type soft button is selected

two options are available: Conventional or

Gooseneck/5th Wheel.
Activation
The Trailer Surround Camera can be activated

through the Uconnect system when the vehicle is

in PARK, NEUTRAL, OR DRIVE.
When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE,

Surround View Camera showing the Top View and

Backup Camera is the default view of the system.

Press the More Cams soft button and press the

Trailer tab to access the Trailer Cameras. Press

Trailer Surround Camera soft button to access Top

View and Rear View of the trailer.

Setting

Description

Trailer Length

Input the total length of

the trailer

Trailer Width

Input the total width of

the trailer

Camera Height

Input the height of the

mounted camera

Trailer Type

Choose the trailer type

from menu

STARTING AND OPERATING

207

If the camera delay is turned on, the camera image

will display for up to 10 seconds after shifting out

of REVERSE. The camera image will not display for

10 seconds if the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph

(13 km/h), the vehicle is shifted into PARK, or the

ignition is placed in the OFF position. The X button

on the touchscreen disables the display of the

camera image.
If the camera delay is turned off, the camera image

will close and display the previous screen after

shifting out of REVERSE.
Modes Of Operation
The Trailer Surround View Camera system offers

two different camera displays:



Top View split screen with one selected

mounted camera



Full screen view of a selected mounted camera

Press the More Cams soft button on the Surround

View screen and select the Trailer tab to access the

Trailer Cameras. Press Trailer Surround Camera

soft button to access the default Top View and

Rear View of the trailer.
Top View
The Trailer Top View will show in the Uconnect

system with Top View and Rear View in a split

screen display.

Trailer Top and Rear Camera View

NOTE:

Due to wide angle cameras, the image will appear

distorted.

Rear View

Pressing the Rear View soft button will

show the Top View and Rear View in a

split screen display.

Front View

Pressing the Front View soft button will

show you what is immediately in front of

the trailer and is paired with the Top View

of the trailer.

Left View

Pressing the Left View soft button will

give the driver a wider angle view of the

left side trailer camera and is paired with

the Top View of the trailer.

Right View

Pressing the Right View soft button will

give the driver a wider angle view of the

right side trailer camera and is paired

with the Top View of the trailer.

Full Screen Camera View
To display a full screen image of the Trailer

Surround View mounted cameras, select one of

the following options from the Trailer Cameras

screen: Trailer Left, Trailer Right, Trailer Front,

Trailer Rear. Exiting out of the full screen view will

return the system to the previous screen.

NOTE:

If the Trailer Surround Camera was selected

through the More Cameras menu, an option to

return to the More Cameras menu will display. If

the Trailer Surround Camera was manually acti

-

vated through the Controls menu of the Uconnect

system, exiting out of the display screen will return

to the Controls menu.

4

208

STARTING AND OPERATING

Deactivation
The system is deactivated in the following

conditions if it was activated automatically:



When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with

camera delay turned on, the camera image will

continue to be displayed for up to 10 seconds,

unless the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph

(13 km/h), the vehicle is shifted into PARK or

the ignition is placed in the OFF position. There

is a touchscreen button X to disable the display

of the camera image.



When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with

camera delay turned off, the Trailer Surround

View Camera mode is exited and the last known

screen appears again.

The system is deactivated in the following

conditions if it was activated manually from the

Uconnect controls menu via the Trailer Surround

Camera soft button:



The X button on the display is pressed



Vehicle is shifted into PARK



Ignition is placed in the OFF position



Vehicle speed is over 8 mph (13 km/h) for

10 seconds

NOTE:

If the Trailer Surround Camera is activated

manually, and the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE,

deactivation methods for automatic activation are

assumed.
The camera delay system is turned off manually

through the Uconnect system

Ú

page 237.

NOTE:



If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance

builds up on the camera lenses, clean the

lenses, rinse with water, and dry with a soft

cloth. Do not cover the lenses.



If a malfunction with the system has occurred,

see an authorized dealer.

AUX C

AMERA

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with one or two AUX

Cameras, which display rearview and side view

images from the trailer on the touchscreen.

NOTE:

Two Aux Cameras are only available on vehicles

with NAV equipped radios if the vehicle is not

equipped with a Center High Mounted Stop Lamp

(CHMSL) and Surround View Camera system.

WARNING!

Drivers must be careful when backing up even

when using the Trailer Surround View Camera.

Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and

be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other

vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before

backing up. You are responsible for the safety of

your surroundings and must continue to pay

attention while backing up. Failure to do so can

result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION!



To avoid vehicle damage, Trailer Surround

View should only be used as a parking aid. The

Trailer Surround View Camera is unable to

view every obstacle or object in your drive

path.



To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be

driven slowly when using Trailer Surround

View to be able to stop in time when an

obstacle is seen. It is recommended that the

driver look frequently over his/her shoulder

when using Trailer Surround View.

STARTING AND OPERATING

209

(Continued)

Activation
The AUX Camera is activated by first pressing the

Backup Camera or Cargo Camera (if equipped)

button on the touchscreen, followed by the AUX

button located in the upper left corner of the

rearview display. On vehicles with Surround View

Camera (if equipped), the AUX Camera can be

activated when the vehicle is in REVERSE by first

pressing the More Cams button in the Surround

view screen, followed by the AUX tab. The AUX

camera can also be activated when the vehicle is

in REVERSE by pressing the AUX button.
If equipped with two AUX Cameras, you can switch

between each camera by pressing the AUX 1 or

AUX 2 buttons on the Trailer Camera display.

AUX 1 Camera Button

AUX 2 Camera Button

Deactivation
The AUX Camera is deactivated by pressing the X in

the upper right corner of the touchscreen. This will

return the display back to the previously displayed

screen.

NOTE:



If the AUX button is pressed and no AUX Camera

is connected, the touchscreen will display a blue

screen along with the message “Camera

System Unavailable.” The screen can be exited

out by pressing the X in the upper right hand

corner. This will return the display back to the

previously displayed screen.



Zoom View is not available with the AUX Camera

feature.



The display will always default to the Trailer

Camera display AUX 1.

REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GASOLINE

ENGINE

The capless fuel filler is located on the left side of

the vehicle.
The capless system is sealed by two flapper doors.

1. Put the vehicle in PARK and switch the

ignition off.

2. Push the center-rear edge of the fuel filler door

(3 o'clock position) and release to open.

Fuel Filler Door

WARNING!



Never have any smoking materials lit in or

near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or

the tank is being filled.



Never add fuel when the engine is running.

This is in violation of most state and federal

fire regulations and may cause the MIL to turn

on.



A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a

portable container that is inside of a vehicle.

You could be burned. Always place gas

containers on the ground while filling.

CAUTION!

To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top

off” the fuel tank after filling.

WARNING!

4

210

STARTING AND OPERATING

3. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe,

the nozzle opens and holds both flapper doors

while refueling.

Fuel Filler

4. When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the

fuel tank is full.

5. Keep the nozzle in the filler for five seconds

after nozzle clicks to allow fuel to drain from

the nozzle.

6. Remove the fuel filler nozzle.
7. To close the fuel filler door, push the

center-rear edge (3 o’clock position) of the fuel

filler door and then release. The fuel filler door

will latch closed.

NOTE:

In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel

filler door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push

on the fuel filler door around the perimeter to

break the ice build up.

REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIESEL ENGINE

The capless fuel filler is located on the left side of

the vehicle.
The capless system is sealed by two flapper doors.
1. Put the vehicle in PARK and switch the

ignition off.

2. Open the fuel filler door.

Diesel Fuel And Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Location

3. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe –

the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door

while refueling.

4. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle

“clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.

5. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel

door.

WARNING!



Always place container on the ground before

filling.



Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the

container when you are filling it.



Use only approved containers for flammable

liquid.



Do not leave container unattended while

filling.



A static electric charge could cause a spark

and fire hazard.

1 — Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fill Location
2 — Diesel Fuel Fill Location

STARTING AND OPERATING

211

A

VOID

U

SING

C

ONTAMINATED

F

UEL

Fuel that is contaminated by water or dirt can

cause severe damage to the engine fuel system.

Proper maintenance of the engine fuel filter and

fuel tank is essential

Ú

page 412.

B

ULK

F

UEL

S

TORAGE

— D

IESEL

F

UEL

If you store quantities of fuel, good maintenance of

the stored fuel is also essential. Fuel contaminated

with water will promote the growth of “microbes.”

These microbes form “slime” that will clog the fuel

filtration system and lines. Drain condensation

from the supply tank and change the line filter on

a regular basis.

NOTE:

When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of fuel,

air is pulled into the fuel system.
If the vehicle will not start

Ú

page 417.

D

IESEL

E

XHAUST

F

LUID

Your vehicle is equipped with a Selective Catalytic

Reduction (SCR) system to meet diesel emissions

standards required by the Environmental

Protection Agency.

The purpose of the SCR system is to reduce levels

of oxides of nitrogen (NO

x

) emitted from engines

that are harmful to our health and the environment

to a near-zero level. A small quantity of Diesel

Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is injected into the exhaust

upstream of a catalyst where, when vaporized,

converts smog-forming NO

x

into harmless nitrogen

(N

2

) and water vapor (H

2

O), two natural

components of the air we breathe.

D

IESEL

E

XHAUST

F

LUID

S

TORAGE

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is considered a very

stable product with a long shelf life. If DEF is kept

in temperatures between 10° and 90°F (-12° and

32°C), it will last a minimum of one year.
DEF may freeze at temperatures at or below 12°F

(-11°C). The system has been designed to operate

in this environment.

NOTE:

When working with DEF, it is important to know

that:



Any containers or parts that come into contact

with DEF must be DEF compatible (plastic or

stainless steel). Copper, brass, aluminum, iron

or non-stainless steel should be avoided as they

are subject to corrosion by DEF.



If DEF is spilled, it should be wiped up

completely.

WARNING!



Never have any smoking materials lit in or

near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or

the tank is being filled.



Never add fuel when the engine is running.

This is in violation of most state and federal

fire regulations and may cause the Malfunc

-

tion Indicator Light (MIL) to turn on.



A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a

portable container that is inside of a vehicle.

You could be burned. Always place fuel

containers on the ground while filling.

CAUTION!

To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top

off” the fuel tank after filling.

WARNING!

Do not open the high pressure fuel system with

the engine running. Engine operation causes

high fuel pressure. High pressure fuel spray can

cause serious injury or death.

4

212

STARTING AND OPERATING

A

DDING

D

IESEL

E

XHAUST

F

LUID

The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) gauge (located on

the instrument cluster) will display the level of DEF

remaining in the tank

Ú

page 110.

NOTE:



Driving conditions (altitude, vehicle speed, load,

etc.) will effect the amount of DEF that is used in

your vehicle.



Outside temperature can affect DEF consump

-

tion. In cold conditions, 12°F (-11°C) and

below, the DEF gauge may take longer to

operate as intended. This is a normal function of

the system.



There is an electric heater inside the DEF tank

that automatically works when necessary. If the

DEF supply does freeze, the truck will operate

normally until it thaws.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fill Procedure

NOTE:

For the correct fluid type

Ú

page 478.

1. Remove cap from Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)

tank which is located next to the diesel fuel

filler.

DEF Filler Cap And Fuel Fill

2. Insert DEF fill adapter/nozzle into DEF tank

filler neck.

NOTE:



The DEF gauge may take up to five seconds

to update after adding a gallon or more of

(DEF) to the DEF tank. If you have a fault

related to the DEF system, the gauge may

not update to the new level. See an autho

-

rized dealer for service.



The DEF gauge may also not immediately

update after a refill if the temperature of the

DEF fluid is below 12°F (-11°C). The DEF

line heater will possibly warm up the DEF

fluid and allow the gauge to update after a

period of run time. Under very cold condi

-

tions, it is possible that the gauge may not

reflect the new fill level for several drives.

Refilling With Nozzles

You can fill up at any DEF distributor.
Proceed as follows:



Insert the DEF nozzle in the filler, start

refilling and stop refilling at the first shut-off

(the shut-off indicates that the DEF tank is

full). Do not proceed with the refilling, to

prevent spillage of DEF.



Extract the nozzle.

Refilling With Containers

Proceed as follows:



Check the expiration date.



Read the advice for use on the label before

pouring the content of the bottle into the

DEF tank.

1 — Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fill Location
2 — Diesel Fuel Fill Location

STARTING AND OPERATING

213

(Continued)



If systems which cannot be screwed in

(e.g. tanks) are used for refilling, after the

indication appears on the instrument panel

display

Ú

page 115 fill the DEF tank with no

more than 2 gallons (8 liters).



If containers which can be screwed to the

filler are used, the reservoir is full when the

DEF level in the container stops pouring out.

Do not proceed further.

3. Stop filling the DEF tank immediately when any

of the following happen: DEF stops flowing

from the fill bottle into the DEF tank, DEF

splashes out the filler neck, or a DEF pump

nozzle automatically shuts off.

4. Reinstall cap onto DEF tank.

Filling The Def Tank In Cold Climates
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic DEF

heating system. This allows the DEF injection

system to operate properly at temperatures below

12°F (-11°C). If your vehicle is not in operation for

an extended period of time with temperatures

below 12°F (-11°C), the DEF in the tank may

freeze. Do not overfill the DEF tank. If the tank is

overfilled and freezes, it could be damaged.
Extra care should be taken when filling with

portable containers to avoid overfilling. Keep an

eye on the DEF gauge in your instrument cluster.

You may safely add a maximum of 2 gallons

(7.6 Liters) when your DEF gauge is reading at the

half mark.

VEHICLE LOADING

G

ROSS

V

EHICLE

W

EIGHT

R

ATING

(GVWR)

The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your

vehicle including driver, passengers, vehicle,

options and cargo. The label also specifies

maximum capacities of front and rear Gross Axle

Weight Rating (GAWR). Total load must be limited

so GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not

exceeded.

CAUTION!



To avoid DEF spillage, and possible damage to

the DEF tank from overfilling, do not “top off”

the DEF tank after filling.



DO NOT OVERFILL. DEF will freeze below 12ºF

(-11ºC). The DEF system is designed to work in

temperatures below the DEF freezing point,

however, if the tank is overfilled and freezes,

the system could be damaged.



When DEF is spilled, clean the area immedi

-

ately with water and use an absorbent mate

-

rial to soak up the spills on the ground.



Do not attempt to start your engine if DEF is

accidentally added to the diesel fuel tank as it

can result in severe damage to your engine,

including but not limited to failure of the fuel

pump and injectors.



Never add anything other than DEF to the tank

– especially any form of hydrocarbon such as

diesel fuel, fuel system additives, gasoline, or

any other petroleum-based product. Even a

very small amount of these, less than 100

parts per million or less than 1 oz. per

78 gallons (295 liters) will contaminate the

entire DEF system and will require replace

-

ment. If owners use a container, funnel or

nozzle when refilling the tank, it should either

be new or one that has only been used for

adding DEF. Mopar® provides an attachable

nozzle with its DEF for this purpose.

CAUTION!

4

214

STARTING AND OPERATING

P

AYLOAD

The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable

load weight a truck can carry, including the weight

of the driver, all passengers, options and cargo.

G

ROSS

A

XLE

W

EIGHT

R

ATING

(GAWR)

The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the

front and rear axles. The load must be distributed

in the cargo area so that the GAWR of each axle is

not exceeded.
Each axle GAWR is determined by the components

in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity

(axle, springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or

suspension components sometimes specified by

purchasers for increased durability does not

necessarily increase the vehicle's GVWR.

T

IRE

S

IZE

The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label

represents the actual tire size on your vehicle.

Replacement tires must be equal to the load

capacity of this tire size.

R

IM

S

IZE

This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire

size listed.

I

NFLATION

P

RESSURE

This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your

vehicle for all loading conditions up to full Gross

Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

C

URB

W

EIGHT

The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total

weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including

vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no

occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The

front and rear curb weight values are determined

by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale

before any occupants or cargo are added.

L

OADING

The actual total weight and the weight of the front

and rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be

determined by weighing it when it is loaded and

ready for operation.
The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a

commercial scale to insure that the Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating (GVWR) has not been exceeded. The

weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should

then be determined separately to be sure that the

load is properly distributed over the front and rear

axle. Weighing the vehicle may show that the Gross

Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of either the front or

rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is

within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be

shifted from front to rear or rear to front as

appropriate until the specified weight limitations

are met. Store the heavier items down low and be

sure that the weight is distributed equally. Stow all

loose items securely before driving.
Improper weight distributions can have an adverse

effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles

and the way the brakes operate.

TRAILER TOWING

In this section you will find safety tips and

information on limits to the type of towing you can

reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a

trailer, carefully review this information to tow your

load as efficiently and safely as possible.
To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty

coverage, follow the requirements and

recommendations in this manual concerning

vehicles used for trailer towing.

CAUTION!

Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the

GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If

you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can

change the way your vehicle handles. This could

cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can

shorten the life of your vehicle.

STARTING AND OPERATING

215

C

OMMON

T

OWING

D

EFINITIONS

The following trailer towing related definitions will

assist you in understanding the following

information:

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your

vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo

and tongue weight. The total load must be limited

so that you do not exceed the GVWR

Ú

page 213.

Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)

The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight

of all cargo, consumables and equipment

(permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the

trailer in its “loaded and ready for operation”

condition.
The recommended way to measure GTW is to put

your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The

entire weight of the trailer must be supported by

the scale.

Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)

The GCWR is the total allowable weight of your

vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination.

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front

and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front

and rear axles evenly. Make sure that you do not

exceed either front or rear GAWR

Ú

page 213.

Tongue Weight (TW)

The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch

ball by the trailer. You must consider this as part of

the load on your vehicle.

Trailer Frontal Area

The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied

by the maximum width of the front of a trailer.

Trailer Sway Control (TSC)

The TSC can be a mechanical telescoping link that

can be installed between the hitch receiver and the

trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable

friction associated with the telescoping motion to

dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions

while traveling.
The electronic TSC (If equipped) recognizes a

swaying trailer and automatically applies individual

wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to

attempt to eliminate the trailer sway.

Weight-Carrying Hitch

A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue

weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch

ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle.

These kinds of hitches are commonly used to tow

small and medium sized trailers.

WARNING!

If the gross trailer weight is 5,000 lb (2,267 kg)

or more, it is recommended to use a

weight-distributing hitch to ensure stable

handling of your vehicle. If you use a standard

weight-carrying hitch, you could lose control of

your vehicle and cause a collision.

WARNING!

It is important that you do not exceed the

maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous

driving condition can result if either rating is

exceeded. You could lose control of the vehicle

and have a collision.

4

216

STARTING AND OPERATING

Weight-Distributing Hitch

A weight-distributing system works by applying

leverage through spring (load) bars. They are

typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer

tongue weight to the tow vehicle's front axle and

the trailer axle(s). When used in accordance with

the manufacturer's directions, it provides for a

more level ride, offering more consistent steering

and brake control, thereby enhancing towing

safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway

control also dampens sway caused by traffic and

crosswinds and contributes positively to tow

vehicle and trailer stability. Trailer Sway Control

and a weight-distributing (load equalizing) hitch

are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights

(TW) and may be required depending on vehicle

and trailer configuration/loading to comply with

GAWR requirements.

Without Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)

With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct)

Improper Adjustment Of Weight-Distributing Hitch

(Incorrect)

WARNING!



An improperly adjusted weight-distributing

hitch system may reduce handling, stability

and braking performance and could result in a

collision.



Weight-distributing systems may not be

compatible with surge brake couplers. Consult

with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a

reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for

additional information.

STARTING AND OPERATING

217

RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION HITCH

ADJUSTMENT

Towing With Air Suspension — If Equipped
1. Verify that the vehicle is at the normal ride

height.

NOTE:

The vehicle must remain in the engine run position

with all doors closed while attaching a trailer for

proper leveling of the air suspension system.
2. Position the truck to be ready to connect to the

trailer (do not connect the trailer).

3. Enable tire jack mode through the instrument

cluster or touchscreen radio settings. Tire jack

mode will be canceled and the procedure must

be restarted if the vehicle is driven at speeds

above 5 mph (8 km/h).

4. Measure the height from the top of the front

wheel opening on the fender to ground; this is

height H1.

Measuring Height (H)

5. Attach the trailer to the vehicle without the

weight-distributing bars connected.

6. Measure the height from the top of the front

wheel opening on the fender to the ground;

this is height H2.

7. Install and adjust the tension in the

weight-distributing bars per the

manufacturer’s recommendations so that the

height of the front fender is approximately

(H2-H1)/3+H1 (about 1/3 the difference

between H2 and H1 above normal ride height

[H1]).

8. Use the instrument cluster or touchscreen

radio settings and switch off tire jack mode.

Make sure the truck returns to normal ride

height. Perform a visual inspection of the

trailer and weight-distributing hitch to confirm

the manufacturer’s recommendations have

been met.

9. The truck can now be driven.

NOTE:

For all towing conditions, we recommend towing

with Tow/Haul mode engaged.

Measurement

Example

Example Height (mm)

H1

925

H2

946

H2-H1

21

(H2-H1)/3

7

(H2-H1)/3 + H1

932

4

218

STARTING AND OPERATING

T

RAILER

H

ITCH

T

YPE

AND

M

AXIMUM

T

RAILER

W

EIGHT

The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight a given factory equipped trailer hitch type can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the

correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.

All trailer hitches should be professionally installed

on your vehicle.
Class III Bumper Hitch Access
Remove the cap with a trim stick or screwdriver to

access the Class III hitch attachment.

NOTE:

Be careful not to scratch the bumper step pad.

Class III Bumper Hitch Access

T

RAILER

T

OWING

W

EIGHTS

(M

AXIMUM

T

RAILER

W

EIGHT

R

ATINGS

)

NOTE:

For trailer towing information (maximum trailer

weight ratings) refer to the following website

addresses:



ramtrucks.com/en/towing_guide/



ramtruck.ca (Canada)



rambodybuilder.com

Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight

Hitch Type

Max. Trailer Weight / Max. Tongue Weight

Class III Bumper Hitch - 1500 Model

5,000 lb (2,267 kg) / 500 lb (226 kg)

Class IV - 1500 Model

12,750 lb (5,783 kg) / 1,275 lb (578 kg)

Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)” for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given drivetrain.