RAM Chassis Cab (2021 year). Manual in english — page 4

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Operating Tips Chart

INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT

S

TORAGE

Glove Compartment

The glove compartment is located on the

passenger side of the instrument panel and

features both an upper and lower storage area.

NOTE:

Not all vehicles are equipped with a door over the

upper storage area.

Glove Compartment

If equipped with a covered upper glove

compartment, push the release button to open.
To open the lower glove compartment, pull the

release handle.

Door Storage

Front Door Storage — If Equipped
Storage areas and bottle holders (driver’s side

only) are located in the door trim panels.
Rear Door Storage — If Equipped
Storage compartments are located in both the

driver and passenger rear door trim panels.

Center Storage Compartment —

If Equipped

The center storage compartment is located

between the driver and passenger seats. The

storage compartment provides an armrest and

contains both an upper and lower storage area.

WEATHER

CONTROL SETTINGS

Hot Weather And

Vehicle Interior Is Very

Hot

Set the mode control to

, on, and blower

on high. Roll down the

windows for a minute

to flush out the hot air.

Adjust the controls as

needed to achieve

comfort.

Warm Weather

Turn on and set the

mode control to the

position.

Cool Sunny

Operate in

position.

Cool & Humid

Conditions

Set the mode control to

position and turn

on to keep windows

clear.

Cold Weather

Set the mode control to

the

position. If

windshield fogging

starts to occur, move

the control to the

position.

1 — Upper Glove Compartment Release Button

(If Equipped)
2 — Upper Glove Compartment
3 — Lower Glove Compartment

WARNING!

Do not operate this vehicle with a glove

compartment in the open position. Driving with

the glove compartment open may result in injury

in a collision.

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Center Storage Compartment

Pull the upper handle on the front of the armrest to

raise the cover. The upper storage area contains a

USB port that can be used to power small electrical

devices.

Center Storage Compartment

Upper Storage USB Port

With the upper lid closed, pull the lower handle to

open the lower storage bin. The lower bin contains

a power inverter. There is also a “fill line” located

along the rear inside wall of the lower bin. Contents

above the “fill line” may interfere with cupholder

placement if equipped with a premium center

console.

Forward Portion Of Lower Storage Bin

WARNING!



This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on

the armrest could be seriously injured during

vehicle operation, or a collision.



In a collision, the latch may open if the total

weight of the items stored exceeds about 10 lb

(4.5 kg). These items could be thrown about

endangering occupants of the vehicle. Items

stored should not exceed a total of 10 lb

(4.5 kg).

1 — Upper Console Handle
2 — Lower Console Handle

1 — Wireless Charging Pad
2 — Power Inverter
3 — Storage Area

WARNING!

Do not operate this vehicle with a console

compartment lid in the open position. Driving

with the console compartment lid open may

result in injury in a collision.

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Premium Center Console — If Equipped
The premium center console is equipped with two

front storage bins located in front of the center

storage compartment. These storage bins may be

equipped with tandem doors. Push the front bin to

access the cupholders, or push the rear bin to

access the coin holder/small storage bin.

Center Console Tandem Doors— If Equipped

Tandem Doors Open Position

Push the release button at the front of the

cupholder bin to slide tray rearward to access the

front lower storage bin, or forward to access the

rear lower storage bin.

Push Release Button To Slide Tray

Overhead Sunglass Storage

At the front of the overhead console, a compartment

is provided for the storage of one pair of sunglasses.
From the closed position, push the door latch to

open the compartment.

Overhead Sunglass Door

The door will slowly rotate to the full open position.

1 — Push Front Bin Access
2 — Push Rear Bin Access

1 — Front Bin Open
2 — Rear Bin Open

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Front Bench Seat Storage — If Equipped

If your vehicle is equipped with a front bench seat,

storage can be found by folding down the center

seatback. A console storage area and cupholders

are available. With the seatback in the upright

position, lifting the seat bottom also reveals a

storage location.

Front Bench Seat Storage Location

The console storage contains a USB port that can

be used to power small electrical devices.

Bench Seat Storage USB Port

If equipped, there is a storage drawer located in

the lower center of the instrument panel. It can be

released by pushing the access button above it.

Pull drawer outward to the fully open position.

Storage Drawer Access Button

Seatback Storage — If Equipped

Located in the back of both the driver and

passenger front seats are pockets that can be

used for storage.

Driver’s Side Seatback Storage

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Storage Bin (Regular Cab)

The storage bin is located behind the front seats

and runs the length of the cab.

Storage Bin

Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped

Crew Cab models with a 60/40 rear seat may be

equipped with a folding load floor.

Unfolding The Load Floor/Crew Cab
1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward

position.

Load Floor Legs In Stowed Position

2. Unfold both the legs using the straps.

Load Floor Legs In Opened Position

3. Lift the front panel until the load floor unfolds

into position.

Load Floor In Open Position

4. Reverse the procedure to store the load floor.

Positioning The Load Floor For Storage Access

Under The Seat
1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward

position.

2. Unsnap the securing snap located at either

side of the load floor.

WARNING!

Do not operate the vehicle with loose items

stored on the load floor. While driving or in an

accident you may experience abrupt stopping,

rapid acceleration, or sharp turns. Loose objects

stored on the load floor may move around with

force and strike occupants, resulting in serious

or fatal injury.

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3. Lift the load floor up to access storage under

the load floor.

Load Floor Securing Straps/Crew Cab

4. Reverse the procedure to put the load floor

back in the secured down position before you

operate the vehicle.

Below Rear Seat Storage (Crew Cab)

The Crew Cab models provide additional storage

under the rear seats. Lift the seats to access the

storage compartment.
To open the storage compartments, unsnap the

securing snap located at either side of the load

floor and lift upward on the fold flat lid.

Crew Cab Storage

NOTE:

For more information on storage and the fold flat

floor, refer to “Fold Flat Load Floor” in the previous

section.

USB/AUX C

ONTROL

Located on the center stack, just below the

instrument panel, is the main media hub. There

are four total USB ports: Two Mini-USBs (Type C)

and two Standard USBs (Type A). There is also an

AUX port located in the middle of the USB Ports.
Plugging in a smartphone device to a USB port may

activate Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay®

features, if equipped. For further information, refer

to “Android Auto™” or “Apple CarPlay®” in the

Owner’s Manual Supplement.

NOTE:

Two devices can be plugged in at the same time,

and both ports will provide charging capabilities.

Only one port can transfer data to the system at a

time. A pop-up will appear and allow you to select

the device transferring data.
For example, if a device is plugged into the Type A

USB port and another device is plugged into the

Type C USB port, a message will appear and allow

you to select which device to use.

WARNING!

Do not drive with the load floor in the up

position. When stopping fast or in an accident,

the load floor could move to the down position

causing serious injury.

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Center Stack USB/AUX Media Hub

Rear USB Ports

Third and fourth USB ports are located behind the

center console, above the power inverter. These

USB ports are charge only.
Applicable to only Uconnect 4C/4C NAV With

8.4-inch Display, and Uconnect 4C NAV With

12-inch Display radios, different scenarios are

listed below when a non-phone device is plugged

into the smaller and larger USB ports, and when a

phone device is plugged into the smaller and larger

USB ports:



“A new device is now connected. Previous

connection was lost”.



“(Phone Name) now connected. Previous

connection was lost”.



“Another device is in use through the same USB

port. Please disconnect the first device to use

the second device”.

Plugging in a phone or another USB device may

cause the connection to a previous device to be

lost.
If equipped, your vehicle may also contain a USB

port located on the top tray of the vehicle’s center

console.
If equipped, two Mini-USB Ports (Type C), two

Standard USB Ports (Type A), and one AUX port

may be located to the left of the center stack, just

below the climate controls.

Center Console USB/AUX Media Hub

Some USB ports support media and charging. You

can use features, such as Apple CarPlay®, Android

Auto™, Pandora®, and others while charging your

phone.

NOTE:

Plugging in a phone or another USB device may

cause the connection to a previous device to be

lost.
For further information, refer to the Uconnect

Owner’s Manual Supplement or visit

UconnectPhone.com.

1 — USB Port #1
2 — AUX Port
3 — USB Port #2

1 — Rear Charge Only USB Ports 1
2 — Rear Charge Only USB Ports 2

1 — Standard USB Type A Ports
2 — Mini-USB Type C Ports
3 — AUX Port

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LECTRICAL

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The auxiliary 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet can

provide power for in-cab accessories designed for

use with the standard “cigarette lighter” style plug.

The 12 Volt power outlets and 5 Volt (2.5 Amp) USB

port (Charge Only) have a cap attached to the

outlet indicating “12V DC”, together with either a

key symbol, battery symbol, or USB symbol.
A key symbol indicates that the ignition must be in

the ON/RUN or ACC positions for the outlet to

provide power. The battery symbol indicates that

the outlet is connected to the battery, and can

provide power at all times.

An auxiliary power outlet can be found in the tray

on top of the center stack. This power outlet works

when the ignition is in the ON/RUN, ACC, or OFF

position.

Power Outlet — Top Of Center Stack

Power Outlet Fuse Locations:



F104 Fuse 20 A Yellow UCI Port/ USB Rear

Center Console



F90 Fuse 20 A Yellow Instrument Panel Power

Outlet Battery Fed (If Equipped)



F91 Fuse 20 A Yellow Instrument Panel Power

Outlet Ignition Fed (If Equipped)



F93 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter/ Instrument

Panel Power Outlet (If Equipped)

When the vehicle is turned off, be sure to unplug

any equipment as to not drain the battery of the

vehicle. All accessories connected to the outlet(s)

should be removed or turned off when the vehicle

is not in use to protect the battery against

discharge.

CAUTION!



Do not exceed the maximum power of

160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the

160 Watts (13 Amps) power rating is

exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will

need to be replaced.



Power outlets are designed for accessory

plugs only. Do not insert any other object in

the power outlets as this will damage the

outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the

power outlet can cause damage not covered

by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

WARNING!

To avoid serious injury or death:



Only devices designed for use in this type of

outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.



Do not touch with wet hands.



Close the lid when not in use and while driving

the vehicle.



If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an

electric shock and failure.

CAUTION!



Many accessories that can be plugged in draw

power from the vehicle's battery, even when not

in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if

plugged in long enough, the vehicle's battery

will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life

and/or prevent the engine from starting.



Accessories that draw higher power (i.e.,

coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will

discharge the battery even more quickly. Only

use these intermittently and with greater

caution.

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OWER

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QUIPPED

If equipped, a 115 Volt (400 Watts maximum)

inverter may be located inside the center console

towards the right hand side, just under the Wireless

Charging Pad (if equipped). This inverter can power

cellular phones, electronics and other low power

devices requiring power up to 400 Watts. Certain

video game consoles exceed this power limit, as will

most power tools.

Center Console Power Inverter Outlet

There is also a second 115 Volt (400 Watts

maximum) power inverter located on the rear of

the center console. This inverter can power cellular

phones, electronics and other low power devices

requiring power up to 400 Watts. Certain video

game consoles exceed this power limit, as will

most power tools.
All power inverters are designed with built-in

overload protection. If the power rating of 400 Watts

is exceeded, the power inverter shuts down. Once

the electrical device has been removed from the

outlet the inverter should reset.

Rear Center Console Power Inverter Outlet

NOTE:

400 Watts is the maximum for the inverter, not

each outlet. If three outlets are in use, 400 Watts

is shared amongst the devices plugged in.

If equipped, there may be a 115 Volt (400 Watts

maximum) inverter located to the right of the center

stack, just below the climate controls. This inverter

can power cellular phones, electronics and other low

power devices requiring power up to 400 Watts.

Certain video game consoles exceed this power

limit, as will most power tools.

Center Stack Power Inverter

To turn on the power outlet, simply plug in the

device. The outlet turns off when the device is

unplugged.

NOTE:



The power inverter only turns on if the ignition is

in the ACC or ON/RUN position.



Due to built-in overload protection, the power

inverter shuts down if the power rating is

exceeded.



After the use of high power draw accessories,

or long periods of the vehicle not being started

(with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle

must be driven a sufficient length of time to

allow the generator to recharge the vehicle's

battery.

CAUTION!

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IRELESS

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Wireless Charging Pad

Your vehicle may be equipped with a 15 Watt

(3 Amp) Qi wireless charging pad located inside of

the center console. This charging pad is designed

to wirelessly charge your Qi enabled mobile phone.

Qi is a standard that uses magnetic induction to

transfer power to your mobile device.
Your mobile phone must be designed for Qi

wireless charging. If the phone is not equipped

with Qi wireless charging functionality, an

aftermarket sleeve or a specialized back plate can

be purchased from your mobile phone provider or

a local electronics retailer. Please see your

phone’s owner’s manual for further information.
The wireless charging pad is equipped with an

anti-slip mat to hold your mobile phone in place,

and an LED indicator light.
LED Indicator Status:



No Light: Charging pad is idle or searching for a

device.



Blue Light: Device is detected and is charging.



Red Light/Flashing: Internal error or foreign

object is detected.

NOTE:

Using a phone case may interfere with wireless

charging.

WINDOWS

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The window controls on the driver's door control all

the door windows.

Power Window Switches

WARNING!

To avoid serious injury or death:



Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.



Do not touch with wet hands.



Close the lid when not in use.



If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an

electric shock and failure.

CAUTION!

The key fob should not be placed on the

charging pad or within 6 inches (15 cm) of it.

Doing so can cause excessive heat buildup and

damage to the fob. Placing the fob in close

proximity of the charging pad blocks the fob from

being detected by the vehicle and prevents the

vehicle from starting.

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The passenger door windows can also be operated

by using the single window controls on the

passenger door trim panel. The window controls

will operate only when the ignition is in the ACC or

ON/RUN position.
To open the window part way (manually), push the

window switch down briefly and release.

NOTE:

The power window switches will remain active for

up to 10 minutes after the ignition is placed in the

OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel

this feature. The timing is programmable within

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Auto-Down Feature
The driver and front passenger door power window

switches have an Auto-Down feature. Push the

window switch down for a short period of time,

then release, and the window will go down

automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way down

during the Auto-Down operation, pull up or push

down on the switch briefly.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
Lift the window switch up for a short period of time

and release; 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 briefly and release it when you want the

window to stop.
If the window runs into any obstacle during

auto-closure, it will reverse direction and then go

back down. Remove the obstacle and use the

window switch again to close the window.

NOTE:

Any impact due to rough road conditions may

trigger the auto-reverse function unexpectedly

during auto-closure. If this happens, pull the switch

lightly and hold to close the window manually.

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Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the

window probably needs to be reset. To reset

Auto-Up:
1. 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.

2. Push the window switch down firmly to open

the window completely and continue to hold

the switch down for an additional two seconds

after the window is fully open.

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

position. 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.

WARNING!

There is no anti-pinch protection when the

window is almost closed. To avoid personal

injury be sure to clear your arms, hands, fingers

and all objects from the window path before

closing.

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The window lockout switch on the driver's door trim

panel allows you to disable the window controls on

the rear passenger doors. To disable the window

controls, push and release the window lockout

button (the indicator light on the button will turn

on). To enable the window controls, push and

release the window lockout button again (the

indicator light on the button will turn off).

Window Lockout Switch

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The switch for the power sliding rear window is

located on the overhead console. Push the switch

rearward to open the glass. Pull the switch forward

to close the glass.

Power Sliding Rear Window Switch

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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.

W

IND

B

UFFETING

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception

of pressure 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.

HOOD

T

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HE

H

OOD

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

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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

T

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LOSE

T

HE

H

OOD

Hoods equipped with gas props are closed from

the point where the props no longer hold the hood

open.

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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BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE

Base / Midline Instrument Cluster — Gasoline

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B

ASE

/ M

IDLINE

I

NSTRUMENT

C

LUSTER

D

ESCRIPTIONS

1. Tachometer



Indicates the engine speed in revolutions

per minute (RPM x 1000).

2. Voltmeter



When the vehicle is in the RUN state, the

gauge indicates the electrical system

voltage. The pointer should stay within the

normal range if the battery is charged. If the

pointer moves to either extreme left or right

and remains there during normal driving,

the electrical system should be serviced.

3. Instrument Cluster Display



When the appropriate conditions exist, this

display shows the instrument cluster

display messages

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

The display always shows one of the main

menu item after ignition on.

4. Oil Pressure Gauge



The pointer should always indicate the oil

pressure when the engine is running. A

continuous high or low reading under

normal driving conditions may indicate a

lubrication system malfunction. Immediate

service should be obtained from an autho

-

rized dealer.

5. Speedometer



Indicates vehicle speed.

6. Temperature Gauge



The gauge pointer shows engine coolant

temperature. The pointer positioned within

the normal range indicates that the engine

cooling system is operating satisfactorily.



The gauge pointer will likely indicate a

higher temperature when driving in hot

weather, up mountain grades, or when

towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to

exceed the upper limits of the normal oper

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ating range.

7. Fuel Gauge



The pointer shows the level of fuel in the

fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON/RUN

position.



The fuel pump symbol points to the

side of the vehicle where the fuel

door is located.

WARNING!

A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or

others could be badly burned by steam or boiling

coolant. It is recommended to call an authorized

dealer for service if your vehicle overheats. If you

decide to look under the hood yourself, Follow

the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure

Cap paragraph

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CAUTION!

Driving with a hot engine cooling system could

damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge

reads “H,” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the

vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until

the pointer drops back into the normal range. If

the pointer remains on the “H,” turn the engine

off immediately and call an authorized dealer for

service.

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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE

Premium Instrument Cluster — Gasoline

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