RAM 1500 2018 Owner's Manual

2018 RAM 15002018 RAM 1500

CLASS-EXCLUSIVE

FOUR-CORNER AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | CLASS-EXCLUSIVE1 LINK COIL REAR SUSPENSION

CLASS-EXCLUSIVE1 AVAILABLE RAMBOX® CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | BEST-IN-CLASS1 ENTRY V6 HORSEPOWER

FOR A TRUCK THAT GOES THE DISTANCE, YOU DON’T HAVE TO LOOK VERY FAR.

RAM 1500

} THE GUTS TO TACKLE BIG JOBS. THE GLORY OF DOING THEM RIGHT.

One look, and you know: from the off-road dominance of Ram Rebel Ram Limited to the new editions for 2018, there’s a Ram 1500 that’s right for you. Put uncompromising comfort and superb capability to work, and the rest is all pleasure and play—thanks to an impressive list of best-in-class assets and classexclusive advantages. There’s a half-ton more at

*A note about this catalog: all disclaimers and disclosures can be found on the inside back cover.

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to the refined

PREMIUM WOOD/LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL | PREMIUM CENTER CONSOLE WITH TAMBOUR DOOR

PREMIUM LEATHER INTERIOR IN FROST/INDIGO

IT RULES IN THE CITY, THE FARM, THE MOUNTAINS AND THE RANCH.

LIMITED TUNGSTEN

} MAKE AN ELOQUENT STATEMENT ABOUT SOPHISTICATION. Meet the new Ram Limited Tungsten: leather interior with seats in Frost and Indigo, plus a Light Graystone headliner, Active-Level Suspension System and more Uconnect SiriusXM Guardian

®2

app—all riding on authoritative 20-inch wheels.

| PREMIUM CLUSTER WITH 7-INCH DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY

features than ever—like the new

Four-Corner Air

PREMIUM WOOD/LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL | PREMIUM CENTER CONSOLE WITH TAMBOUR DOOR

PREMIUM LEATHER INTERIOR IN CANYON BROWN/FROST | PREMIUM CLUSTER WITH 7-INCH DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY

A WORLD OF COMFORT AWAITS YOU.

LARAMIE LONGHORN

} WELCOME TO THE GEOGRAPHY OF REFINEMENT. The new Laramie Longhorn Southfork Edition

subtly telegraphs sophistication with its distinctive tailgate badging and two-tone or monotone exterior—but it’s the interior touches that show true character. The Laramie Longhorn signature appears as a badge on the glove box and on the Canyon Brown/Frost floor mats with metal treatment, all complementing the Natura Plus Canyon Brown/Frost leather (with optional filigree) seats, Light Graystone suede headliner and leather-wrapped A- and B-pillar grab handles. To that, add galvanized metal accents and Walnut-colored ash wood touches on the steering wheel, doors, center stack and console, and more Uconnect

features than ever—like the new SiriusXM Guardian®2 app.

SOUTHFORK EDITION

COMES TOGETHER.

WHERE THE BEST

A STEP-BY-STEP INTRODUCTION TO RAM 1500 CAPABILITY AND COMFORT.

More and more, Ram is taking the rationale behind full-size pickup ownership—unyielding capability based on both brains and brawn— and adding touches engineered to put Ram 1500 in top-tier consideration. Here’s Ram 1500 at a glance: outstanding powertrain choices that enable excellence in towing and hauling. Breakthrough suspension technology to ramp up handling and passenger comfort. Impressive and user-friendly phone technology. And interior designs that deliver exceptional comfort. For more, click over to RAMTRUCKS.COM

TOUGH FRAME. If you’re going

to build on anything, build on strength. In the case of Ram 1500, we’re talking high-strength steel core, eight ultra-tough crossmembers and a hydroformed tubular front frame unit, also of high-strength steel. Some areas simply don’t require heavy steel, so we employ down-gauged yet stronger steel—a smart move that further contributes to the fuel-sipping performance.

THE CARGO BOX. Also made

from high-strength steel, the Ram cargo area features a standard CHMSL cargo light with available rear LED bed lighting. Of course, what sets Ram apart is the available class-exclusive Cargo Management System, a solution that completely changes the rules about hauling and storing.

RamBox®

SUPER-CAPABLE TOWING.

Expect remarkable capability here—because Ram 1500 was designed to deliver. The Ram 1500 structural rear bumper is rated for Class III towing, so right off the line, your Ram 1500 will fluently handle trailers up to 5,000 lb, when properly equipped. Fortunately, it can get much better.

The next step dramatically ramps up your towing capability. Opt for the factoryinstalled Class IV hitch receiver, which bolts directly to the high-strength steel frame; when properly equipped, you’ll take on trailers up to 10,620 lb. The trailer connector is easily accessible, with an adjacent lamp making night connections a breeze, and all models provide a 4- and 7-pin connector as standard equipment.

FUEL EFFICIENCY. Your

Ram 1500 was designed to deliver tens of thousands of miles over the years; that puts an emphasis on getting the most from every drop of fuel.

Which is why fuel-efficient touches are evident in virtually every aspect of Ram 1500, from the sculpted aerodynamic body that glides through air to available assets like wheel-to-wheel side steps and the Active Grille Shutters.

As with towing, powertrain performance is definitive. Ram offers the available

the gas-powered workhorses: the 3.6L Pentastar V8, with its fuel-saving Multi-Displacement System (MDS) turning the V8 into a gassipping 4-cylinder during highway cruising.

Properly secure all cargo.

3.0L EcoDiesel V6 and

V6, and available 5.7L HEMI®

INTERIOR COMFORT. No

matter which Ram 1500 you’re choosing, driver and passenger comfort is key to the ride. Anticipate the unexpected here.

Every interior is the result of thoughtful and intuitive design. From window controls and door handles to the dashboard-mounted Rotary Shifter for the TorqueFlite automatic, buttons and controls are easily operated. Storage in every model is abundant; fold-flat cargo load floors are available, and Crew Cab models up the convenience and security with in-floor storage bins.

From the unique tire-tread pattern on the seats of Ram 1500 Rebel leather interior of Ram 1500 Limited, this is where style and comfort never take a back seat.

8-speed

to the premium

ONGOING INNOVATION.

Our commitment to innovation proves that creative thinking is one of many pillars contributing to the success of Ram 1500.

Fact: this pickup pioneered a raft of innovations that have changed how people think about trucks. Ram stands alone with its class-exclusive and the class-exclusive Active-Level System. The class-exclusive RamBox remains a Ram pickup advantage, and Ram 1500 was the first to introduce a light-duty diesel option—the groundbreaking available

3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 powerplant.

The best way to see Ram 1500 innovation first-hand? Simply experience it for yourself— in a test drive.

link coil rear suspension

Four-Corner Air Suspension

Cargo Management System

available five-mode

available

THE CLASS-EXCLUSIVE

FOR CONCRETE DURABILITY,

COUNT ON RAM EVERY TIME.

FOR CONCRETE DURABILITY,

COUNT ON RAM EVERY TIME.

leaf-spring technology. Ram lets you leave it where it belongs—namely, in your rearview mirror. The Ram 1500 link coil rear suspension offers a degree of strength and durability others just can’t match. The upshot? More lateral stiffness and greater vehicle control. Fact: the ride quality is so good, this engineering is the long-preferred spring configuration for rail cars.

LINK COIL REAR SUSPENSION Without exception, our competition still employs

THE FRONT FRAME/SUSPENSION The hydroformed

tubular front frame employs high-strength steel; with our long-proven short-/long-arm front suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar, the technology ensures exemplary handling and road manners.

THE FRAME Less weight contributes to fuel efficiency.

Where heavy steel isn’t required, we opted for downgauged but stronger steel in the frame—with its eight crossmembers augmenting the structural integrity. This full-size pickup delivers fuel-sipping performance.

THE ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTERS This available asset has proven itself beyond doubt. The shutters instantly adapt to speed, load and engine needs to provide ideal engine cooling—while simultaneously reducing aerodynamic drag to help improve the fuel-efficiency numbers.

THE STEEL BED No question about it: aluminum definitely plays a part in truck design—but not here. Ram 1500 utilizes high-strength steel where you really need it—in back, where cargo is loaded onto resilient and uncompromising steel.

Properly secure all cargo.

THE ACTIVE-LEVELTM FOUR-CORNER

MEET THE ONE SUSPENSION

DESIGNED FOR MULTITASKING.

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

KEEP IT ALL ON THE LEVEL. ACTIVE-LEVEL ENSURES IT. Available for Ram 1500—and class-exclusive,1 helping deliver

improved fuel efficiency, responsive road manners, and fantastic ride and handling. Detailed at right, the driver-selectable modes include two Off-Road modes, the people- (and cargo-) friendly Entry/Exit Mode, and the automatic Aero Mode when cruising.

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Dashboard-mounted for fingertip access: integrated switchbank for instant control of the modes.

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Active-Level technology at work: it automatically kicks in when weight is added to the bed, maintaining a constant and level profile.

Properly secure all cargo.

INVINCIBLE

+2.0 in.

OFF-ROAD 2 MODE Provides generous

ground clearance for the path or trail, with expansive

angles for approach, departure and breakover.

STREAMLINED

–0.6 in.

AERO MODE Automatically lowers the vehicle during

highway speeds; aerodynamic drag is mitigated, “body roll”

is reduced—and fuel efficiency is measurably improved.

CAPABLE

+1.2 in. front; +0.9 in. rear

OFF-ROAD MODE Outstanding ride balance combines

with extra clearance when your off-road scenarios are less severe than those warranting Off-Road 2 Mode.

COMFORTABLE

–2.1 in. front; –1.7 in. rear

ENTRY/EXIT MODE Lowers the vehicle when

stopped for easier entry/exit, loading/unloading

and convenient trailer hooking/unhooking.

THE RAM POWER STRUCTURE.THE RAM POWER STRUCTURE.

A LEADER: 3.0L ECODIESEL V6

A LEGEND: 5.7L HEMI® V8

A STAR: 3.6L PENTASTAR® V6

THE PARTNER: TORQUEFLITE

8-SPEEDTHE PARTNER: TORQUEFLITE® 8-SPEED

A PROVEN DESIGN DELIVERS BIG DRIVING RANGE AND IMPRESSIVE TORQUE. Available for select

Ram 1500 models, this groundbreaking diesel stands out in two critical areas: impressive torque for pulling and hauling, and exceptional fuel efficiency. B20-compliant, with one of the best warranties in the industry.

240 HORSEPOWER | 420 LB-FT OF TORQUE

3.0L ECODIESEL V6 CAPABILITY

(WHEN PROPERLY EQUIPPED)

REGULAR CAB 8' BOX

9,210-LB MAX TOW C APACITY

1,500-LB PAYLOAD CA PACITY

PERFORMANCE THAT RULES. Few available engines carry its clout, and even fewer offer such fuel-sipping technology.

Engineering features include Variable Valve Timing (VVT), the ingenious Multi-Displacement System (MDS) (to transform this mighty V8 into a robust 4-cylinder) and the built-in efficiencies of the versatile and powerful hemispherical head design.

QUAD CAB® 6' 4" BOX

8,990-LB MAX TO W CAPACITY

1,600-LB PAYLOAD CA PACITY

CREW C AB 5' 7" BOX

8,860-LB MAX TO W CAPACITY

1,540-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

CREW C AB 6' 4" BOX

8,410-LB MAX TOW C APACITY

1,270-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

22 MPG HWY* | 395 HORSEPOWER | 410 LB-FT OF TORQUE

5.7L HEMI V8 CAPABILITY

(WHEN PROPERLY EQUIPPED)

REGULAR CAB 6' 4" BOX

9,210-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,590-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

CLASSIC V6 PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES. The award-winning 3.6L Pentastar V6 demonstrates how efficiency

and ultra-capable performance can work together. With its notable gas-powered fuel efficiency, it employs a thermal management system to help keep critical internal components operating at the ideal temperatures.

REGULAR CAB 8' BOX

10,620-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,660-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

QUAD CAB 6' 4" BOX

10,340-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,760-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

CREW CAB 5' 7" BOX

10,240-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,680-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

CREW CAB 6' 4" BOX

10,190-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,630-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

25 MPG HWY† | 305 HORSEPOWER | 269 LB-FT OF TORQUE

3.6L PENTASTAR V6 CAPABILITY

(WHEN PROPERLY EQUIPPED)

REGULAR CAB 6' 4" BOX

7,240-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,550-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

STANDARD ON EVERY RAM 1500. This sophisticated 8-speed automatic delivers dual-purpose capability.

Start with impeccable performance in conditions that range from highway cruising to heavy hauling. Now balance that strength with these three powerplants that contribute to outstanding fuel efficiency. Top it all off with ease of operation; the transmission engineering provides ideal driver control with manual gear selection via steering wheelmounted buttons.

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*EPA estimated 15 mpg city/22 mpg hwy based on Ram 1500 V8 4x2. Actual results may vary.

2017 EPA estimated 17 mpg city/25 mpg hwy based on Ram 1500 3.6L V6 4x2. Actual results may vary.

REGULAR CAB 8' BOX

7,260-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,870-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

QUAD CAB 6' 4" BOX

7,600-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,880-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

CREW CAB 5' 7" BOX 7,500-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY 1,820-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

EFFICIENCY AT

THE FOREFRONT:

THE 3.0L ECODIESEL V6

ITS NAME SAYS IT ALL.

Ram 1500 led the way when

we pioneered EcoDiesel technology. This powerhouse delivers all the torque you’d expect from diesel fuel, plus a B20 calibration that ups the ecological contribution.

Properly secure all cargo.

} Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn

Southfork Edition shown in Brilliant Black with RV Match Walnut Brown lower.

ELIMINATE LIFE’S UPS AND DOWNS. Boost capability and convenience. The class-

SMART TECHNOLOGY FOR

YOUR 10,620-LB MAX TOWING.

SMART TECHNOLOGY FOR

YOUR 10,620-LB MAX TOWING.

available Active-LevelTM Four-Corner Air Suspension System delivers five modes

exclusive of operation. Crucially, it makes trailering a breeze, simplifying ball/hitch alignment. The bigger picture? The system counteracts weight from trailering/hauling, maintains an even and level profile when loaded, and keeps constant the rake from the front end to the rear of the trailer.

SUSPENSION MANAGEMENT is at your fingertips. The dash-mounted integrated switchbank lets you raise or lower the vehicle through the available Active-Level Four-Corner Air Suspension System, and also lets you control the available trailer brake gain while towing.

STAY AHEAD OF THE GAME. LOOK BACK. Make towing a cinch. Standard ParkView

Camera

with available Active Grid Lines is a natural for

aligning the trailer ball with the hitch.

Rear Back-Up

DOZENS OF MENU OPTIONS include data about the available trailer brake controller. This reading signals that the brake is at 50% of total operation with a

3.5% gain. You’ll control the gain that’s right for the terrain with the center stack-mounted trailer brake controller.

COVER EVERY ANGLE. Monitoring your trailer is critical. Extra-wide available trailer-towing mirrors on each side are the answer. Measuring a substantial 7 x 11 inches, they offer a maximum view, with a wide-angle mirror for peripheral traffic.

*When properly equipped. Properly secure all cargo.

THE BENCHMARK FOR

complete capability

WITH ZERO COMPROMISES.

CARGO VERSATILITY.

} THE AVAILABLE RAMBOX® CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

Ram 1500 pioneered it, and it’s still class-exclusive. and rails are designed to accept many convenient Accessories from Mopar

The super-versatile bins

AVAILABLE PREMIUM KEYLESS ENTER ’N GO.TM Count on multiple

conveniences in one small package: keyless (bladeless) Remote Start; control

of the AllSecure

equipped); control of the panic button; and operation of the Entry/Exit Mode of

the available Active-Level

Locking System (including both RamBox System bins, if so

Four-Corner Air Suspension System.

4x8 SHEETS FIT.

Even with the RamBox System, full 4x8 sheets of building material are accommodated.

48.1"

Properly secure all cargo.

STOW YOUR GEAR

STOW IT, STORE IT, SECURE IT. Lockable, drainable and illuminated,

the two side boxes carry it all: tools, sports equipment—even iced beverages. They

also accommodate numerous Mopar

Accessories for work and play. Available.

LIGHT THE BED

TWO POINTS OF ILLUMINATION. Augmenting the CHMSL

cargo bed light, these side bed-mounted LED lights are perfect for

night loading—now with a convenient bed-mounted on/off light switch.

EXTEND & DIVIDE

MULTIFUNCTIONAL VERSATILITY: THE BED EXTENDER/DIVIDER.

Create compartments for specific cargo, or extend space to the open tailgate.

With a smart, thin profile, it’s easily stored at the head of the bed when not in use.

SECURE THE LOAD

CARGO RAIL SYSTEM WITH ADJUSTABLE TIE-DOWN CLEATS. Make sure

it’s all safe and secure. Cargo rails also accommodate numerous Accessories from

Mopar, while the four movable cleats ensure that your cargo stays where it’s supposed to.

Properly secure all cargo.

RAM SAFETY & SECURITY.

IT’S TOTALLY ABOUT YOU.

RAM SAFETY & SECURITY.

IT’S TOTALLY ABOUT YOU.

} Air Bag

Technology Ram surrounds you with protection, including advanced multistage front air bags, supplemental front-seat side-mounted air bags, and sidecurtain air bags.

} Side-Impact Door Beams

Designed with forgiveness in mind, these door beams are engineered to absorb impact force from every angle.

} Dynamic Front Crumple Zones

These crumple zones are engineered to bear the worst of any impact, helping keep cab passengers safe and secure.

} ParkSense Front and Rear

} Hydraulic Boost

Compensation

} Hill Start Assist

} ParkView

Park Assist

—Available

Rear Back-Up Camera5 Displays the rear image in the rearview mirror (with Radio 3.0) or on-screen with dynamic grid lines.

} Auto High-Beam Headlamp

Control—Available

} Rain-Sensitive Windshield

Wipers—Available

} Trailer Sway

} Rain Brake Support

} Electronic Brake-Force Distribution

} Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Damping

} Uconnect

Travel Link detailed weather maps and info on traffic delays and road dangers—Available

} All-Speed Traction Control

} Antispin Rear

Differential—Available

} Ready Alert Braking

Navigation and SiriusXM®

keep you in the know, with

A 2018 Ram 1500 embraces road manners, comfort and capability with the same fervor that it welcomes safety and security. Standard on every model is the indispensable Electronic Stability Control (ESC)6 system. Attributes of ESC6 are comprehensive:

} Help regulate wheelspin, with All-Speed Traction Control. If slippage

occurs during acceleration, automatic throttle control will reduce torque; in extremes (like accelerating from pavement to ice), it will apply the brakes and reduce the engine power to maintain control.

} Tow with confidence, using Trailer Sway Damping,

which detects yaw and applies selective brake pressure on the tow vehicle’s opposite side to counteract and reduce the sway.

The Ram 1500 braking system features optimized pedal travel to provide quick power assist. Rear wheel-speed sensors are positioned for protection against road elements. ESC

features multiple assets for braking, and it

even includes vehicle control when stationary. Most notable are:

} Stop securely, with Antilock Brake System (ABS). Monitoring each

wheel’s speed, the Ram 1500 ABS design also incorporates back-up braking should one of the two braking circuits be compromised.

} Balance the braking. Electronic Brake-Force Distribution regulates

brake pressure from front to rear to minimize stopping distances.

} Anticipate potential trouble. Ready Alert Braking senses when the

driver’s foot is lifted from the accelerator; it applies an imperceptible brake force to ensure that pads and discs are lined up should an emergency stop be required.

} Factor in the weather. Rain Brake Support automatically and seamlessly

activates when the driver turns on the windshield wipers; all brake calipers gently pulse against their respective rotors to remove water from the pads.

} Make it home, with Hydraulic Boost Compensation. Should a failure

occur in the vacuum brake booster or any related line (say, a rupture occurred from tough off-roading), the brake controller will run the ABS pump; our system is so sophisticated, it conveys the problem to the driver. The brakes perform as normal until the failure is serviced.

} Stay still, with Hill Start Assist. When the vehicle is angled on an

incline, this system keeps your Ram stationary for two seconds after the brakes have been released or until the accelerator is depressed.

} Indispensable protection: ParkSense

Front and Rear Park Assist.5

This available feature uses integrated sensors with ultrasonic waves to detect objects as far as 47 inches away from the bumpers. Read-outs located in the gauge cluster display team up with audible chimes to notify the driver of proximity to front and/or rear objects.

Properly secure all cargo.

NAV ASSIST | REAL-TIME VEHICLE INFO | VEHICLE SYSTEMS MONITORING | CUSTOMIZABLE

FAST LANE TO THE INFORMATION HIGHWAY.

Ram 1500: a rolling powerhouse of knowledge, with up-to-thesecond data bolstered by state-of-the-art communications technologies…and all in your command. The available full-color 7-inch Driver Information Display is customizable to your exact desire, utilizing some 34 menu options and eye-friendly graphics that convey real-time vehicle information in detail.

On select models, a six-ring instrumentation cluster telegraphs crucial driving information, and you can always move up to the largest available 8.4-inch touchscreen media center. easy-to-use, Uconnect on the long haul ahead. That’s Ram 1500.

systems are designed to keep you focused

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