Ram 3500 owner's manuals
The Ram 3500 appears in NHTSA vehicle records for 15 model years, from 2012 to 2026. Pick your year below for the official manual and recalls.
Choose your model year
15 yearsHow to get the right 3500 manual
- Find your VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label, and decode it below to confirm the model year and trim.
- Open the official Ram owner site and choose the 3500.
- Select your model year. If the site asks for a VIN, use it so the manual matches your exact equipment.
- Download the owner's manual plus any separate guides for navigation, infotainment, warranty and maintenance.
- Save the PDF to your phone so it's there when you're in the car without signal.
Sections worth bookmarking
Instrument cluster
Every symbol your 3500 can show and what to do about it.
MaintenanceService schedule
Intervals for oil, filters, brake fluid and inspections, including severe service.
Capacities and fluids
Oil grade and capacity, coolant type and tire sizes, usually in the last chapter.
Fuses
Fuse box locations and what each fuse protects, near the back of the manual.
Find it on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label. We don't store what you type.
About Ram manuals
Ram owner's manuals include towing capacity charts and trailer brake guidance. Check the door jamb label for your truck's specific payload before loading up.
Questions
Where can I get the Ram 3500 owner's manual?
Ram publishes owner's manuals on its official owner site (ramtrucks.com). Choose the 3500 and your model year, or sign in with your VIN so the manual matches your trim.
Is the manual the same for every 3500 year?
No. Manuals are written for each model year and the 3500 spans 2012–2026. Equipment, infotainment and maintenance intervals change between years and generations, so always use the edition for your year.
How do I check recalls on a Ram 3500?
Use the recall checker on this page, which searches NHTSA's recall database by model year. Recalls apply to specific VINs, so confirm with a Ram dealer or at nhtsa.gov/recalls using your 17 character VIN.