Dodge RAM 1500 (2012) manual
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- INTRODUCTION
- THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
- A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
- SENTRY KEYĥ
- VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
- ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED
- REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
- DOOR LOCKS
- WINDOWS
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
- Lap/Shoulder Belts
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
- Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
- Center Lap Belts
- Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
- Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode – If Equipped
- Energy Management Feature
- Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped
- Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)
- Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
- Seat Belt Extender
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
- Air Bag System Components
- Advanced Front Air Bag Features
- Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)
- Child Restraints
- Lap/Shoulder Belts
- ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
- SAFETY TIPS
- UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
- MIRRORS
- Inside Day/Night Mirror
- Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
- Outside Mirrors
- Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
- Power Mirrors — If Equipped
- Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
- Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
- Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped
- “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped
- Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped
- Inside Day/Night Mirror
- Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED
- VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
- SEATS
- Driver's Power Seat — If Equipped
- Passenger's Power Seat — If Equipped
- Power Lumbar — If Equipped
- Heated Seats — If Equipped
- Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
- Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped
- Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped
- 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped
- Mega Cabĥ Rear Seat Features
- Head Restraints
- Driver's Power Seat — If Equipped
- DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
- TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
- LIGHTS
- Headlights
- Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
- Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
- Headlight Delay
- Parking Lights And Panel Lights
- Fog Lights — If Equipped
- Interior Lights
- Cargo Light
- Lights-On Reminder
- Battery Saver
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
- Multifunction Lever
- Headlights
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
- TILT STEERING COLUMN
- HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
- DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
- PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
- PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED
- GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
- POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
- CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED
- POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
- CUPHOLDERS
- STORAGE
- REAR WINDOW FEATURES
- FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED
- RAMBOXĥ — IF EQUIPPED
- SLIDE-IN CAMPERS
- EASY-OFF TAILGATE
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
- INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
- SWITCH BANK BUTTON DESCRIPTION
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
- ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
- MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED
- MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)
- MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)
- iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
- UCONNECT™ MULTIMEDIA VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED
- Getting Started
- Single Video Screen
- Play Video Games
- Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
- Important Notes For Single Video Screen System
- Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio
- Remote Control
- Remote Control Storage
- Locking The Remote Control
- Replacing The Batteries
- Headphones Operation
- Controls
- Replacing The Batteries
- Unwiredĥ Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
- System Information
- Getting Started
- STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
- CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
- RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
- CLIMATE CONTROLS
- INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
- STARTING AND OPERATING
- STARTING PROCEDURES
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
- Manually Shifted Transfer Case – If Equipped
- Shifting Procedure – Manually Shifted Transfer Case
- Transfer Case Position Indicator Light
- Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) – If Equipped
- Shifting Procedure
- Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) – If Equipped
- Shifting Procedure
- Manually Shifted Transfer Case – If Equipped
- AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM (2500 MODELS ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
- STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER WAGON ONLY
- SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER WAGON ONLY
- LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER
- OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
- WINCH USAGE (POWER WAGON ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
- POWER STEERING
- MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY
- PARKING BRAKE
- BRAKE SYSTEM
- ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
- Traction Control System (TCS) – If Equipped
- Brake Assist System (BAS) – If Equipped
- Hill Start Assist (HSA) – If Equipped
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) – If Equipped
- ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
- Trailer Sway Control (TSC) – If Equipped
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
- TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
- Tire Pressure
- Tire Inflation Pressures
- Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
- Radial Ply Tires
- Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
- Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
- Full Size Spare – If Equipped
- Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
- Tire Spinning
- Tread Wear Indicators
- Life Of Tire
- Replacement Tires
- Tire Pressure
- SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION — IF EQUIPPED
- TIRE CHAINS
- SNOW TIRES
- TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS
- FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
- ADDING FUEL
- VEHICLE LOADING
- TRAILER TOWING
- SNOWPLOW
- RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
- MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.7L
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
- ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
- REPLACEMENT PARTS
- DEALER SERVICE
- MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
- Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Filter
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter
- Maintenance-Free Battery
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
- Front Driveshaft Lubrication – 2500/3500 (Four-Wheel Drive) Models (Ram Trucks Only)
- Body Lubrication
- Windshield Wiper Blades
- Adding Washer Fluid
- Exhaust System
- Cooling System
- Brake System
- Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
- Transfer Case
- Automatic Transmission
- Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
- Engine Oil
- FUSES
- VEHICLE STORAGE
- REPLACEMENT BULBS
- BULB REPLACEMENT
- Dual Or Quad Headlamp/Front Park And Turn Signal — If Equipped
- Fog Lamps
- Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
- Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp
- Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped
- Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped
- Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped
- Dual Or Quad Headlamp/Front Park And Turn Signal — If Equipped
- FLUID CAPACITIES
- FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
- IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Can't find the answer to your question in the manual? You may find the answer to your question in the FAQs about the Dodge RAM 1500 (2012) below.
How do I convert miles into kilometres?
1 mile equals 1.609344 kilometers and 1 kilometer equals 0.62137119 miles.
Where can I find the VIN number of my Dodge?
The location of the VIN number of the car differs per brand and type of car. The code may be stamped on the frame of the car or mounted on a plate. It is best to consult the manual of the Dodge RAM 1500 (2012)for the exact location of the VIN number.
What is a VIN number?
The VIN number of a car is an identification number unique to each car. The abbreviation VIN therefore stands for Vehicle Identification Number.
When does my Dodge need maintenance?
Regular maintenance is necessary for every car. How often the car needs maintenance and what exactly needs to be done can be found in the maintenance instructions. For major periodic service, this should generally be done every 2 years or after 30,000 kilometres.
When should I change the brake fluid of my Dodge?
It is recommended to change the brake fluid every two years.
What is the difference between E10 and E5 petrol?
E10 petrol consists of up to ten per cent ethanol while E5 petrol will contain less than five per cent ethanol. As a result, the percentage of E10 petrol is lower than that of E5 petrol, making it less bad for the environment.
One or more doors won't open from the inside. Now what?
The lock is most likely set to the child safety lock so it cannot be opened from the inside. How to unset the child safety lock differs per brand and type.
My car radio does not turn on, now what?
If your car radio does not turn on, it will not receive any power. Check that the red wire is connected to the contact power supply and the yellow wire to the constant power supply.
Is the manual of the Dodge RAM 1500 (2012) available in English?
Yes, the manual of the Dodge RAM 1500 (2012) is available in English .
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