RAM Pickup1500 2013, 1500 2013 Owner's Manual

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CAPABILITY. VERSATILITY. EFFICIENCY.

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WELCOME TO A NEW BREED OF RAM.

his is what others aspire to reach: technical developments that set new standards. Engineering refinements so unique, they instantly attain class-exclusive status.

Exterior styling that decreases noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) to mere whispers. And, above all in a pickup, capability and quality you can depend on, no matter how hard you push it.

PERFORMANCE THAT SETS THE STAGE. Expand your thinking — and use the word “performance” not

just for speed or torque, but to define every system and technology. What you get defies the norm. Like a new available powertrain that pairs the TorqueFlite — the world’s first 8-speed automatic transmission in a pickup — with V6 Pentastar

power and available 4x4 transfer case versatility. A new, class-exclusive available Active-Level

Four-Corner Air Suspension System. A flowing aerodynamic exterior with new wheel designs. Refined interior treatments with welcome new soft touches in a tough truck. New available possibilities for communications with indispensable hands-free convenience. All backed with the quality of our 5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty

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— so good, it’s unsurpassed. Ram is destined for award-winning recognition from critics and public alike.

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THIS IS THE NEW 2013 RAM 1500.

* Note: all disclaimers and disclosures can be found at the back of this brochure.

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FROM COMFORT TO CAPABILITY TO FuEL EFFICIENCY,

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THIS RAM IS LIgHT-YEARS IN FRONT OF

After nearly a century of ongoing developments, the truck that has become the new 2013 Ram 1500 is all about the

complete package: beyond-capable strength, uncompromising comfort, and futuristic communications. And, more important

than ever, utilizing innovative engineering that delivers it all by sipping the least amount of fuel possible. For us, it means

moving beyond conventional thinking and typical technologies.

HIGH FUEL EFFICIENCY: THE NEW RAM HFE MODEL. Its name says it all: for 2013, this new Ram picks up where

others don’t dare to go — and to be sure, it comes out in front. Irrespective of comparisons to wanna-be competitive models,

the formidable new Ram 1500 HFE — the High Fuel Efficiency model — stands alone as the most fuel-efficient vehicle in

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its class.

THE OTHERS.

THE NEW CLASS-ExCLuSIVE

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ACTIVE-LEVELTM FOuR-CORNER AIR SuSPENSION SYSTEM.

This level-headed approach ensures superb off-road handling, improved aerodynamics at highway speeds, simple cargo

loading, and easier in-and-out movement — in short, everything you could want in a pickup.

This all-new available system replaces the standard multilink coil spring rear suspension, now offering five

distinctive ride heights (modes). Among them: authoritative Off-Road II Mode raises Ram by two inches

from Normal; Off-Road I when not that much is needed; sleek Aero Mode self-adjusts for

highway-efficient performance; at the low end, Entry/Exit lowers the vehicle by another

two inches. The intuitive technology self-levels to keep an even profile — even

under extreme payloads. Both automatically and/or manually controlled by the

new button bank and key fob, it’s available on all 2013 Ram 1500 Quad Cab

and Crew Cab models in 4x4 and 4x2 configurations.

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THE PENTASTAR

V6. IMPRESSIVE FROM THE gET-gO.

Consider every advantage, and you’re considering seriously impressive efficiency

and capability. The Pentastar application in the NEW 2013 RAM 1500 churns

out nothing less than BEST-IN-CLASS

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FuEL ECONOMY.

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The bigger

picture is framed by CLASS-ExCLuSIVE DISTINCTIONS AND FIRST-

EVER DEVELOPMENTS. The 2013 Ram 1500 welcomes NEW

AVAILABLE CAPABILITY WITH PuRE V6 ECONOMIES, highway cruising

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figures comfortably achieving the mid-20 mpg

NEW TORquEFLITE

8 ELECTRONIC 8-SPEED AuTOMATIC — the first

8-speed transmission in a pickup, featuring a SEgMENT-FIRST

goal. Paired with the available

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ELECTRONIC ROTARY SHIFTER — the Pentastar V6 is all about fuel

efficiency. Contributing technology encompasses the NEW PuLSE-WIDTH-

MODuLATED FuEL PuMP AND COOLINg FAN, which operate only at the

levels required by the engine, not some predetermined rate. This improves

vehicle efficiency by conserving electrical energy, and increases the fuel pump

life because it isn’t constantly running at full capacity. VARIABLE VALVE

TIMINg (VVT) enhances efficiency and power, with new SOPHISTICATED

THERMAL MANAgEMENT SYSTEMS (for the Pentastar engine and the

TorqueFlite 8) seriously separating new 2013 Ram 1500 from the rest of

the pack.

ALL-NEW ROTARY SHIFTER.

SHIFTING GEARS AT THE SPEED OF INGENUITY.

Dashboard-mounted, and now with all-electronic

operation to match the TorqueFlite 8 electronic interface,

and replacing the previous lever shifters for at-your-

fingertips ease. Transfer case operation (when equipped)

is conveniently placed beneath the new Rotary Shifter;

it too is fully electronic. Transmission gear changes

(the up- and downshifting essential for towing and

hauling, as well as rocking in deep snow) are easier than ever. For a more refined

operation, new Ram 1500 models equipped with the TorqueFlite 8 now use

steering wheel-mounted buttons for manual gear range selection — offering more

control when towing and hauling heavy loads.

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ADD NEW 6-CYLINDER ECONOMY

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ALL-NEW 8-SPEED EFFICIENCY:

THE RAM 1500 25 HWY MPg

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IS uNEquALLED.

It once was a compromise, pitting the built-in efficiencies of the

6-cylinder engine against the pickup standard: 4x4 capability. No

longer. Once again, new 2013 Ram 1500 breaks the rules, achieving

new benchmarks with the best V6 in our history — our award-winning

Pentastar V6 power plant with 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque.

THE 3.6-LITER PENTASTAR

Obviously, the best-in-class

V6. HOW LEADERSHIP IS ATTAINED.

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fuel economy

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figures and available 4x4 capability both rank high — but the Pentastar V6 story was written with way-big-picture economies in mind. The engineering utilizes some of the most advanced automotive engine technologies available; results are exceptional, with an engineered-in focus on low cost of maintenance over the life of the power plant.

The details prove it. This award-winning engine delivers an outstanding

balance of high specific output and high torque over a broad rpm band,

with notable control over noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). Assets

include a “Silent Chain” timing drive — which also contributes to

durability; four valves per cylinder; a dual overhead cam design; high-flow

“tumble” intake ports; and an authoritative 10.2:1 compression ratio.

Further assets include the new pulse-width-modulated fuel pump and

cooling fan for more efficient fuel delivery and electrical load, Variable

Valve Timing (VVT), and a fine, sophisticated thermal management

system for optimal power, performance, and efficiency.

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the only truck

transmission

of its kind

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Properly secure all cargo.

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THE AuTHORITATIVE 8-CYLINDER BOLDLY TAkES ON THE NExT BIg CHALLENgE: ExTRAORDINARY

FuEL EFFICIENCY WITH OuTSTANDINg POWER;

395 HP AND 407 LB-FT OF TORquE

The history of the hemispherical head is so exceptional in the world of transportation and

engineering, it’s now approaching legendary status. The bulletproof nature of this design

has resulted in applications ranging from WWII aircraft to Muscle Car Era domination to

the stunning and refined performance of the new 2013 Ram 1500 models.

LETTER-PERFECT FUEL EFFICIENCY: MDS, VVT, AND SRV.

The emphasis is performance that meets future criteria, and

the HEMI V8 goes the extra mile. The Multi-Displacement

System (MDS) Fuel Saver Technology seamlessly shuts off

four of the eight cylinders when less power is needed,

transforming the mighty V8 into a fuel-sipping 4-cylinder.

Variable Valve Timing (VVT) opens and closes the valves in

It’s an 8-cylinder for

the tough jobs, an efficient

4-cylinder for the cruise. Sometimes

less is truly better.

the most ideal manner based on engine speed and driving

conditions, allowing optimal engine breathing throughout the

entire rpm range and delivering valuable increased torque for

towing and hauling.

CAPABILITY TO EXCEED THE NEED.

All towing figures: when properly equipped.

REGULAR CAB SHORT BOX

9,250-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,620-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

REGULAR CAB LONG BOX

10,450-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,930-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

Greater efficiencies of operation are also accomplished by the Short Runner Valve (SRV)

Active Intake Manifold, which controls intake airflow by changing the port length based

on engine rpm. The SRV contributes to both horsepower and torque improvements over

similar engines lacking the technology and joins the many contributing factors which

make this engine design so phenomenally successful.

10,350-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

QUAD CAB

1,800-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

10,300-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

CREW CAB

1,750-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

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ACROSS-THE-BOARD EFFICIENCY: With the new Ram 1500 V6 models

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offering 25 hwy mpg,

they are rapidly making the formerly unthinkable into

daily routine. But these remarkable Ram 1500 models reflect how the entire

Ram family is achieving exceptional fuel-efficient performance, with Ram 1500

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V8-powered models offering 20 hwy mpg.

And, while engine and transmission

improvements are critical, equally important are the raft of improvements that

reduce aerodynamic drag into flowing, if not flawless, performance.

Thousands of hours of analysis and wind tunnel testing conclusively

demonstrate the ability of Ram 1500 engineers and designers to translate

complex data into style, performance, and design refinements that put this

pickup far ahead of the others. You’ll find much more on the new Ram design

at ramtrucks.com

REAR TONNEAU COVER (STANDARD ON HFE, AVAILABLE ON ALL OTHER RAM MODELS;

ATE AVAILABILITY) FACILITATES MOVEMENT

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AIR OVER THE BODY, P

OSITIVE AFFECTING AIRFLOW AND FURTHER REDUCING AERODYNAMIC DRAG — ONE MORE STEP TO ACHIEVING IMPRESSIVE FUEL EFFICIENCY.

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THE SEGMENT-EXCLUSIVE

NEW ACTIVE-LEVEL

NSION SYSTEM OFFERS AUTOMATIC

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AGES 19-20.

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BRILLIANT NEW TOuCHES

IN DESIgN AND LIgHTINg.

Awesome illumination from new available 70-mm bi-functional halogen projector headlamps. Upgraded available Active High Beam Headlamp Control for split-second response. New available vertical fog lamps with greater surface area. On the Ram 1500 Sport, R/T, Laramie, and Laramie Longhorn models, unique new 15-element LED taillamps, and inside, new Blue Sapphire interior ambient lighting.

SIGNATURE: RAM. From the subtle Ram’s Head logo in the available jeweled headlamps to the new interior lighting treatments, the new 2013 Ram 1500 is, from every perspective, easy on the eyes.

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