RAM 2500 2023, Owner'S Manual

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306 SAFETY
NOTE:
Fifth wheel or gooseneck trailers are not supported by
Trailer Merge Assist.
Trailer Length Detection
Trailer length will be identified and placed into one of the
following categories:
 Trailer length up to 10 ft (3 m) — Blind Spot zone will be
adjusted to 10 ft (3 m) .
 Trailer length between 10 ft to 20 ft (3 m to 6 m) —
Blind Spot zone will be adjusted to 20 ft (6 m) .
 Trailer length between 20 ft to 30 ft (6 m to 9 m) —
Blind Spot zone will be adjusted to 30 ft (9 m) .
 Trailer length between 30 ft and 39.5 ft
(9 m to 12 m) — Blind Spot zone will be adjusted
to Max distance .
NOTE:
Trailer length is determined /- 3 ft (1 m) of actual
length. Trailers that are the same size as the category
limit, 10/20/30 ft (3/6/9 m), could be subject to being
placed in the category above or below the correct one.
Trailer Merge Warning
Trailer Merge Warning is the extension of the blind spot
function to cover the length of the trailer, plus a safety
margin, to warn the driver when there is a vehicle in the
adjacent lane. The driver is alerted by the illumination of
the BSM Warning Light located in the outside mirror on the
side the other vehicle is detected on. In addition, an
audible (chime) alert will be heard and radio volume
reduced
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NOTE:

The Trailer Merge Alert system DOES NOT alert the
driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are
outside the detection zones.

The BSM system may experience dropouts (blinking on
and off) of the side mirror warning indicator lights when
a motorcycle or any small object remains at the side of
the vehicle for extended periods of time (more than a
couple of seconds).

Crowded areas such as parking lots, neighborhoods,
etc. may lead to an increased amount of false alerts.
This is normal operation.
F
ORWARD
C
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W
ARNING
(FCW)
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FCW with Mitigation provides the driver with audible
warnings, visual warnings (within the instrument cluster
display), and may apply a haptic warning in the form of a
brake jerk, to warn the driver when it detects a potential
frontal collision. The warnings are intended to provide the
driver with enough time to react, avoid or mitigate the
potential collision.
NOTE:
FCW monitors the information from the forward looking
sensors as well as the Electronic Brake Controller (EBC), to
calculate the probability of a forward collision. When the
system determines that a forward collision is probable,
the driver will be provided with audible and visual
warnings as well as a possible haptic warning in the
form of a brake jerk.
1 — Trailer Length
2 — Trailer Hitch
3 — Trailer Width
WARNING!
The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help
detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system
is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicyclists, or
animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM
system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance
over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before
changing lanes. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury or death.
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