RAM Pickup1500classic 2019 Owner's Manual

2019 RAM 1500 CLASSIC

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2019 RAM 1500 CLASSIC

THE 2019 RAM 1500 CLASSIC:

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

FIRST-CLASS STYLE. PROVEN TO LAST.

More and more, Ram trucks are redefining the conventional

thinking behind the full-size pickup. This is capability based

on brawn, technology and comfort based on brains, and the

smart extra touches that put Ram trucks into top-tier

consideration. Ram 1500 Classic at a glance: superb

powertrain choices. Super-capable towing and hauling.

Breakthrough suspension technology. Driver-friendly

handling and occupant-friendly comfort. Impressive

phone technology. Exceptional interiors. 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 Classic, we’re talking high-strength steel core, eight ultra-tough crossmembers and a hydroformed tubular high-strength steel front frame unit. For areas that don’t require heavy steel, we employ down-gauged steel—a smart move that further contributes to efficient performance.

THE CA RGO BOX Also made from high-strength steel,

this cargo area features a standard CHMSL cargo light, along with available rear LED bed lighting. Of course, what sets Ram pickups apart is the available RamBox® Cargo Management System, a solution that completely changes the rules about hauling and storing.

CONFIDENT TOWING Expect remarkable capability—

because Ram 1500 Classic was designed to deliver it 24/7. With a structural rear bumper rated for Class III towing, this full-size pickup will fluently handle trailers up to 5,000 lb. get even better. You’ll dramatically ramp up capability when you opt for the factory-installed Class IV hitch receiver, bolted directly to the high-strength steel frame; you can take on trailers up to 10,710 lb. trailer connector is easily accessible, with an adjacent lamp making night connections a breeze; all models provide a 4- and 7-pin connector as standard equipment, enabling you to hitch virtually any trailer out there.

POWERTRAIN Your Ram truck is designed to deliver

tens of thousands of miles over the years; that puts an emphasis on getting the most from every one of those miles. That’s why aerodynamic touches are evident in virtually every aspect of Ram 1500 Classic—from the finely sculpted 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. Available engines include the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 (late availability) and the gas-powered workhorses: the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 and 5.7L HEMI® V8. With its Multi-Displacement System (MDS), the HEMI V8 turns into a 4-cylinder during highway cruising.

INTERIOR COMFORT No matter which 1500 Classic

model you’re choosing, driver and passenger comfort is key to the ride. Anticipate the unexpected. 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® 8-speed 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 both security and convenience with large in-floor storage bins. This is where practicality, style and comfort never take a back seat.

ONGOING INNOVATION Commitment to innovation

is one of many pillars contributing to the success of Ram 1500 Classic. Fact: this pickup pioneered a raft of innovations that have changed how people think about trucks; the multilink coil spring rear suspension; the available RamBox Cargo Management System; and the first to introduce a light-duty diesel engine option— the groundbreaking and available 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 powerplant (late availability).

The best way to start? Simply experience it for yourself—in a test drive.

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*All disclosures can be found on page 28.

REAL-WORLD TESTING DELIVERS STELLAR PERFORMANCE AND DEPENDABILITY

RAM 1500 CLASSIC: SOLID RELIABILITY

THE TOWING S TANDARD

This structural rear bumper is

rated for Class III towing.

It capably will handle trailers

up to 5,000 lb.

Ram 1500 Classic cargo beds

are constructed with tough,

hitch receiver attaches directly to

SOLID STEEL BED

high-strength steel.

TUNED SHOCK ABSORBERS

TOW ING, RAMPED UP

Towing can reach up to

10,710 lb

: the available Class IV

the high-strength steel frame.

They’re optimally calibrated

for ideal ride balance, and

deliver more resistance during

upward wheel motion than

during downward.

AIR B AG2 TECHNOLOGY

It’s formidable, and includes

advanced multistage front

air bags,

supplemental front-seat

side-mounted air bags

side-curtain air bags.

SIDE-IMPACT DOOR BEAMS

They reinforce the protection

against side impact force—helping

to protect from every angle.

ANTISPIN REAR

DIFFERENTIAL

This available asset markedly

increases traction when

rear-wheel slippage is detected—

ideal in snowy climates.

and

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING

Our speed-proportional assist

ensures superb highway road feel

and minimal effort when parking.

DYNAMIC FRONT CRUMPLE ZONES

Engineered to bear the worst of any impact, they’re designed to

help keep riders safe and secure.

ACT IVE GR ILLE SHU TTERS

Available—and invaluable. The

shutters adapt to speed, load and

engine needs to provide ideal

cooling—while also reducing

aerodynamic drag.

From front bumper to steel cargo bed and everywhere in between, your Ram 1500 Classic is engineered for all-around strength—and that includes jaw-dropping procedures to help ensure safety and security. To achieve it, our engineers employed testing protocols that involved some of the most

brutal conditions imaginable. Specifics? The scorching 120ºF deserts of Nevada. The frigid -40ºF winters of northern Sweden. Boulder-strewn off-road trails. In every environment and under full and empty loads, Ram 1500 Classic came through—just as it will for you, every day and every mile.

FOR THE STRENGTH YOU EXPECT

RAM 1500 CLASSIC IS ALWAYS READY TO ROLL

The Frame Less weight directly contributes to greater efficiency. Where heavy steel

isn’t required, we opted for down-gauged steel in the frame—and there are eight crossmembers augmenting the structural integrity of this tough, full-size pickup.

The Front Frame/Suspension The hydroformed tubular front frame employs

high-strength steel; our long-proven short-/long-arm front suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar works to ensure exemplary handling and road manners.

The Steel Bed No question about it: aluminum definitely plays a part in truck

design today—but not for this cargo bed. Ram 1500 Classic utilizes high-strength steel where you really need it—in back, where your cargo is loaded onto resilient and uncompromising steel.

The Multilink Coil Spring Rear Suspension on Ram 1500 Classic offers an

outstanding degree of strength and durability that you’ll appreciate whether on the jobsite or tackling those home improvement projects on the weekend. With impressive lateral stiffness and greater vehicle control, Ram 1500 Classic is just as comfortable cruising down the highway as it is hauling payloads from the local big-box store.

Properly secure all cargo.

TRAILERING MADE EASY

Properly secure all cargo. Always tow within the vehicle’s capacity.

10,710-LB MAX TOWING

THE RAM 1500 CLASSIC

POWER STRUCTURE

A FORCE: THE AVAILABLE 3.0L ECODIESEL V6

(late availability)

A LEGEND: THE AVAILABLE 5.7L HEMI® V8

A STAR: THE STANDARD 3.6L PENTASTAR

THE RAM 1500 CLASSIC POWER STRUCTURE

RAM 1500 CLASSIC CAB CONFIGURATIONS AND MA X CAPACITIES

A FORCE: 3.0L ECODIESEL V6 (late availability)

A PROVEN DESIGN DELIVERS BIG DRIVING RANGE AND REMARKABLE TORQUE.

Available for select Ram 1500 Classic models, this groundbreaking diesel stands out where it counts: it delivers the impressive torque you need for pulling and hauling, is completely B20-compliant, and backs you with our comprehensive powertrain limited warranty.

A LEGEND: 5.7L HEMI® V8

PERFORMANCE THAT RULES.

Few available engines carry its clout, and even fewer offer such innovative 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.

REGUL AR CAB 6' 4" BO X

9,25 0-LB MA X TOW CAPAC ITY

1,620-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

240 HORSEPOWER | 420 LB-FT OF TORQUE

REGUL AR CAB 8' BOX

9,260-LB MA X TOW CAPAC ITY

1,510-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

QUAD C AB® 6' 4" BOX

9,07 0-LB MA X TOW CAPACITY

1,640-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

CREW C AB 5' 7" BOX

9,010 -LB MAX T OW CAPACITY

1,570-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

22 MPG HWY5 | 395 HORSEPOWER | 410 LB-FT OF TORQUE

REGUL AR CAB 8' BOX

10,710-LB MA X TOW CAPAC ITY

1,700-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

QUAD C AB 6' 4" BOX

10,5 10-LB MA X TOW CAPA CITY

1,800-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

CREW C AB 5' 7" BOX

10,4 30-LB MA X TOW CAPA CITY

1,720-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

CREW C AB 6' 4" BOX

8,94 0-LB MA X TOW CAPA CITY

1,510-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

CREW C AB 6' 4" BOX

10,400-LB MA X TOW CAPACITY

1,690-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

A STAR: 3.6L PENTASTAR® V6

25 MPG HWY6 | 305 HORSEPOWER | 269 LB-FT OF TORQUE

CLASSIC V6 ATTRIBUTES.

The award-winning 3.6L Pentastar V6 demonstrates how effectively ultra-capable performance melds with notable gas-powered fuel efficiency.

One of the many invaluable assets of this engine is its thermal management system—technology that helps keep critical internal components operating at the ideal temperatures.

REGUL AR CAB 6' 4" BO X 7,360- LB MAX TOW CAPACIT Y 1,500-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

REGUL AR CAB 8' BOX

7,340 -LB MAX TOW CAPACI TY

1,890-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

QUAD C AB 6' 4" BOX

7,680-LB MAX TOW C APACIT Y

1,920-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

CREW C AB 5' 7" BOX

7,640-LB MAX TO W CAPACI TY

1,860-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

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