RAM 1500 2019, Manual

Page 1: ...Second Edition Printed in the U S A 2018 FCA US LLC All Rights Reserved Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC 19DDDSL30 226 AB D I E S E L S U P P L E M E N T 2 0 1 9 R A M 1 5 0 0 RAM 1500 2019...

Page 2: ...ptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and...

Page 3: ...SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION 3 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 5 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9 4 STARTING AND OPERATING 27 5 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 47 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 69 7 INDE...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM FCA US LLC 4 1...

Page 6: ...n detect and store information about vehicle modifications that increase horsepower and torque output such as whether or not performance enhancing powertrain components com monly referred to as downlo...

Page 7: ...GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM 6 How To Use Remote Start 6 2...

Page 8: ...heat the cylinder air and is normal in cold weather Refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel for further information on the Wait To Start amber telltale and the pr...

Page 9: ...CO which is odorless and colorless Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled Keep Remote Keyless Entry key fobs away from children Operation of the Remote Start S...

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Page 11: ...Life Reset 18 Fuel Filter Life Reset 19 Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Messages 20 Displays 22 Vehicle Information Customer Information Features 22 Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF Warning Messages 23 Diesel E...

Page 12: ...0 2 Instrument Cluster Display When the appropriate conditions exist this display shows the instrument cluster display messages Refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Getting To Know Your Instrument P...

Page 13: ...ion under the heading of Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF Warning Messages WARNING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call...

Page 14: ...rature of the DEF fluid is below 12F 11C 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 conditions it is possible that...

Page 15: ...ge pointer will likely show higher tempera tures when driving in hot weather up mountain grades or in heavy stop and go traffic If the red Warning Light turns on while driving safely bring the vehicle...

Page 16: ...e off immediately and call an authorized dealer for service 3 Oil Pressure Gauge The pointer should always indicate some oil pressure when the engine is running A continuous high or low reading under...

Page 17: ...may not see any movement in the reading even after driving up to 2 000 miles in some cases The gauge may take up to five seconds to update after adding a gallon or more of Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF to...

Page 18: ...stem allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pushing the switches mounted on the steering wheel The instrument cluster display may consist of the following Digital Speedometer V...

Page 19: ...ystem allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel Up Arrow Button Push and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu...

Page 20: ...the next scheduled oil change interval The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style NO...

Page 21: ...uel filter NOTE Use the steering wheel button controls for the following procedure s Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry 1 Without pushing the brake pedal push the ENGINE START STOP button and cycle...

Page 22: ...park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contac...

Page 23: ...ster a fault code the instrument panel will display a MIL light CAUTION See your authorized dealer as damage to the exhaust system could occur soon with continued operation Exhaust Filter Full Power R...

Page 24: ...n XXXX mi DEF Low Refill Soon Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi Refill DEF Engine Will Not Restart Refill DEF Service DEF System See Dealer Incorrect DEF Detected See Dealer Engine Will Not Restart i...

Page 25: ...nt cluster display Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi Refill DEF This message will display when DEF driving range is less than 200 miles It is also displayed at 150 miles and 100 miles DEF fluid top o...

Page 26: ...ice DEF See dealer warning stage and message Engine Will Not Restart in XXX mi Service DEF See Dealer This message is first displayed if the fault detected is not serviced after 50 miles of operation...

Page 27: ...a failure indica tion All active telltales will display first if applicable The system check menu may appear different based upon equipment options and current vehicle status Some tell tales are opti...

Page 28: ...Refer to the Draining Fuel Water Separator Filter section in Dealer Service in Servicing And Maintenance for further information 26 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...

Page 29: ...L OPERATION 3 0L DIESEL ENGINE 34 Cold Weather Precautions 35 Engine Idling 37 Stopping The Engine 37 Cooling System Tips Automatic Transmission 38 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED 39 ENGINE BREAK IN R...

Page 30: ...he gear selector Continued WARNING Continued 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 En...

Page 31: ...is in the passenger compartment Normal Starting Using ENGINE STOP START Button Observe the instrument panel cluster lights when starting the engine NOTE Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engi...

Page 32: ...n to the OFF mode 3 If the gear selector is not in PARK the ENGINE START STOP button must be held for two seconds or three short pushes in a row with the vehicle speed above 5 MPH 8 km h before the en...

Page 33: ...as the primary method by which the driver shifts the vehicle into PARK The conditions under which AutoPark will engage are outlined on the following pages WARNING Driver inattention could lead to fai...

Page 34: ...AutoPark Engaged Shift to P then Shift to Gear will display in the instrument cluster NOTE In some cases the ParkSense graphic will be displayed in the instrument cluster causing the AutoPark Engaged...

Page 35: ...ld Weather The engine block heater is a resistance heater installed in the water jacket of the engine It requires a 110 115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded three wire extension cord Its use...

Page 36: ...arking brake brake pedal or the gear selector Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave the Continued WARNING Continued ignition of a veh...

Page 37: ...ecial considerations The following charts sug gest these options Fuel Operating Range NOTE Use Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels ONLY No 1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel should only be used where extended a...

Page 38: ...below 20 F 6 C in sustained arctic conditions Mopar Premium Diesel Fuel Treatment or equivalent is recommended to avoid gelling see Fuel Operating Range Chart Engine Oil Usage Refer to Dealer Service...

Page 39: ...n and varnish to form on piston rings cylinder head valves and injector nozzles Also the unburned fuel can enter the crankcase diluting the oil and causing rapid wear to the engine Stopping The Engine...

Page 40: ...driving stop the vehicle and shut down the engine as soon as possible A chime will sound when the light turns on NOTE Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected This light does not show h...

Page 41: ...driving Dam age to the 110 115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution NOTE The block heater will require 110 Volts AC and 6 5 Amps to activate the heater element ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIO...

Page 42: ...ILS MUST NEVER BE USED REFUELING THE VEHICLE 1500 DIESEL MODELS 1 Open the fuel filler door NOTE There is no fuel filler cap A flapper door inside the filler pipe seals the system 2 Insert the fuel no...

Page 43: ...A funnel is provided to open the flapper door to allow emergency refueling with a fuel can 1 Retrieve fuel funnel from the jack kit located under the front passenger seat Diesel Fuel And DEF Fluid Fil...

Page 44: ...e regulations and may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light 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 c...

Page 45: ...on causes high fuel pressure High pressure fuel spray can cause serious injury or death Diesel Exhaust Fluid Your vehicle is equipped with a Selective Catalytic Reduc tion system to meet the very stri...

Page 46: ...f DEF is spilled it should be wiped up completely Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid The DEF gauge located on the instrument cluster will display the level of DEF remaining in the tank Refer to Instrument Cl...

Page 47: ...after a refill if the temperature of the DEF fluid is below 12F 11C 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 con...

Page 48: ...des an attachable nozzle with its DEF for this purpose 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 ou...

Page 49: ...Level 3 0 Diesel Engine 53 Maintenance Free Batteries 53 DEALER SERVICE 3 0L DIESEL 54 Engine Oil 54 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 55 Draining Fuel Water Separator Filter 58 Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter...

Page 50: ...n the next 500 miles 805 km Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than yo...

Page 51: ...r assembly Rotate the tires Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required Inspect br...

Page 52: ...ront and rear axle fluid If gear oil leak age is suspected check the fluid level If using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing change the axle fluid X X X X X Inspect...

Page 53: ...the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle...

Page 54: ...3 0L Diesel Engine 1 Air Cleaner Filter 5 Battery 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 6 Power Distribution Center PDC 3 Engine Oil Fill 7 Washer Fluid Reservoir 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 Engine Coolant 52 SERVICIN...

Page 55: ...ow the MIN mark The total capacity from the MIN mark to the MAX mark is 1 qt 1 L CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure This could damage you...

Page 56: ...e available which include detailed service information for your ve hicle Refer to these Service Manuals before attempting any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control sys t...

Page 57: ...r Refer to Fluids And Lubricants in Technical Specifica tions for further information The engine oil filter should be changed at every engine oil change Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Ca...

Page 58: ...ilter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service Mopar engine air cleaner filters are...

Page 59: ...ilter 3 Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing assembly Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly 1 Air Cleaner Cover 2 Air Cleaner Filter Air Cleaner Filter 1 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Air Cleaner...

Page 60: ...lter housing is located above the rear axle next to the fuel tank The best access to this water drain valve is from under the vehicle CAUTION Do not drain the fuel water separator filter when the engi...

Page 61: ...on recycling programs and for where used fluids and filters can be properly disposed of in your area Drain the fuel water separator filter when the Water In Fuel Indicator Light is ON Within 10 minute...

Page 62: ...the water drain valve 5 Remove bottom cover using a strap wrench Rotate counterclockwise for removal Remove the used o ring and discard it 6 Remove the used filter cartridge from the housing and dispo...

Page 63: ...ely 30 seconds at a time Allow two minutes between crank ing intervals NOTE The engine may run rough until the air is forced from all the fuel lines WARNING Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel bl...

Page 64: ...aterials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust sys tem Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn Diesel Exhaust...

Page 65: ...he connection at the coolant recovery bottle and radiator Inspect the entire system for leaks DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT Cooling System Drain Flush And Refil...

Page 66: ...ome vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to severe internal engine damage If any coolant is needed to be added to the system please...

Page 67: ...mended and can result in cooling system damage If HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency have a authorized dealer drain flush and refill with OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032 as soon as pos...

Page 68: ...icle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant expansion bottle If engine coolan...

Page 69: ...e fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked when performing under the hood service or immediately if the brake system warning lamp indicates system failure If necessary add fluid to bring l...

Page 70: ...ng hard or prolonged brak ing resulting in sudden brake failure This could result in a collision Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts causing th...

Page 71: ...TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS FUEL REQUIREMENTS 70 Diesel Fuel Specifications 71 Biodiesel Fuel Requirements 71 FLUID CAPACITIES 74 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS 74 Engine 74 Chassis 77 6...

Page 72: ...tter protection from fuel gelling or wax plugging of the fuel filters WARNING Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending agent They can be unstable under certain conditions and hazardous or exp...

Page 73: ...ditions 10 F or 23 C exist Biodiesel Fuel Requirements A maximum blend of 5 biodiesel meeting ASTM specifi cation D975 is recommended for use with your diesel engine If frequent operation with Biodies...

Page 74: ...g the fuel in a heated building or a heated storage tank or using cold temperature additives Fuel Quality Must Comply With ASTM Standards The quality of Biodiesel fuel may vary widely Only fuel produc...

Page 75: ...ilter change intervals When operating on biodiesel between 6 and 20 fuel filter replacement intervals should be every second oil change and must not exceed 16 000 miles 25 750 km NOTE Under no circums...

Page 76: ...Formula OAT Organic Additive Technology 11 6 Quarts 11 Liters FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Engine Component Fluid Lubricant or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze Coolant 10 Yea...

Page 77: ...sel fuel meeting ASTM specification D 975 Grade S15 will provide good performance We recommend you use a blend of up to 5 biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D 975 with your diesel engine This vehicl...

Page 78: ...s introduced into the cooling system in an emergency the cooling system will need to be drained flushed and refilled with fresh OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032 by an authorized dealer as soon as po...

Page 79: ...Axle 1500 Four Wheel Drive Models We recommend you use Mopar GL 5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W 85 Rear Axle We recommend you use Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W 90 MS A0160 Limited Slip Rea...

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Page 82: ...essure Cap Radiator Cap 65 Cooling System 62 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 64 Coolant Level 63 Cooling Capacity 74 Disposal Of Used Coolant 66 Drain Flush And Refill 63 Points To Remember 66 Pressure Cap...

Page 83: ...74 Fuel 40 70 Adding 40 Filter 58 Requirements 70 74 Specifications 71 Tank Capacity 74 Gauges Voltage 34 Instrument Cluster 10 Intervention Regeneration Strategy 20 62 Keyless Enter N Go 29 Maintena...

Page 84: ...Starting 28 29 Automatic Transmission 29 Engine Block Heater 33 39 Remote 6 Starting And Operating 29 Starting Procedures 28 29 Starting Procedures Diesel Engines 28 Tip Start 29 Transfer Case Fluid 7...

Page 85: ...enna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shielded coaxial cable Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a lo...

Page 86: ...Second Edition Printed in the U S A 2018 FCA US LLC All Rights Reserved Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC 19DDDSL30 226 AB D I E S E L S U P P L E M E N T 2 0 1 9 R A M 1 5 0 0 RAM 1500 2019...