2006 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS steering

At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required. When refilling the washer fluid reservoir,
take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel
and wipe clean the wiper blades, this will help blade
performance.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant bottle, brake master
cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Lubricate Drivetrain/Steering/Suspension Grease Fit-
tings (if equipped)
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints/U— joints (if equipped) and
front suspension components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4).
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Belts, Drive............................ 435
Belts, Seat ............................ 31,68
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 443
B-Pillar Location ........................ 339
Brake Fluid ............................ 486
Brake System ........................ 330,450
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 331
Disc Brakes .......................... 450
Hoses .............................. 451
Master Cylinder ....................... 450
Parking ............................. 328
Warning Light ........................ 224
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ....... 106
Bulb Replacement ....................... 470
Bulbs, Light ............................ 470
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. 477
Calibration, Compass ..................... 180
Camper ............................... 209 Capacities, Fluid
........................ 483
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... 434
Power Steering ........................ 441
Car Washes ............................ 462
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...........108,211,360
Cargo Light ............................ 165
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ......... 272
Catalytic Converter .................... 365,437
CD (Compact Disc) Player ............228,236,250
Cellular Phone .......................... 121
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 476
Center Lap Belts ....................... 40,77
Center Seat Storage Compartment .........199,200
Certification Label ....................... 367
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 336
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 223
Child Restraint ...................... 56,93,94
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Power Steering........................ 441
Disc Brakes ............................ 450
Disposal Engine Oil ........................... 449
Door Ajar ............................. 227
Door Locks ............................. 17
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 183
Drive Belts ............................ 435
Drive Shaft Universal Joints ................ 442
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... 355,412
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ...... 266
E-85 Fuel ............................. 363
Electric Rear Window Defrost ......... 119,280,283
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 192
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 172
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........312,320
Emergency Brake ........................ 328 Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 419
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 398
Jacking ............................. 405
Jump Starting ......................... 416
Tow Hooks .......................... 420
Towing ............................. 420
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 488
Emission Related Components .............. 439
Engine ............................ 426,427
Air Cleaner .......................... 436
Break-In Recommendations ............... 106
Compartment Identification ............426,427
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 448,485
Exhaust Gas Caution .................... 360
Flooded, Starting ...................... 297
Fuel Requirements ..................... 483
Oil ........................... 431,483,485
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 434
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Oil Selection....................... 433,483
Oil Synthetic ......................... 434
Temperature Gauge ..................... 221
Equipment Identification Plate .............. 395
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze ................. 448
Event Data Recorder .................... 54,91
Exhaust Gas Caution .............108,211,360,445
Exhaust System ...................... 108,445
Exterior Lighting ........................ 164
Filters Air Cleaner ........................ 436,459
Engine Fuel .......................... 436
Engine Oil ........................ 435,485
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 435
Flashers Turn Signal .......................... 166
Flat Tire Stowage ..................... 404,415 Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range ........................ 365
Engine Oil ........................... 364
Fuel Requirements ..................... 363
Maintenance .......................... 365
Replacement Parts ..................... 365
Starting ............................. 364
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 297
Fluid, Brake ........................... 486
Fluid Capacities ......................... 483
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 454
Power Steering ........................ 441
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 485
Fog Lights ....................... 165,225,482
Fold Flat Load Floor ..................... 204
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 308
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 398
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 419
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Limited-Slip Differential................327,453
Loading Vehicle ......................... 367
Tires ............................... 339
Locks ................................. 17
Child Protection ........................ 21
Door ................................ 17
Ignition .............................. 14
Keys ................................ 12
Power Door ........................... 18
Steering Wheel ......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 60,97
Lubricants ............................. 457
Lubrication, Body ....................... 443
Lug Nuts ............................. 410
Lumbar Support ........................ 148
Maintenance ........................... 430
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 439 Maintenance Procedures
................... 431
Maintenance Schedule .................... 488
Schedule “A” ......................... 503
Schedule “B” ......................... 491
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ..... 429
Manual, Service ......................... 514
Manual Transmission ...............304,306,453
Fluid Level Check ...................... 453
Lubricant Selection ...............453,454,486
Shift Speeds .......................... 305
Mirrors ............................... 116
Automatic Dimming .................... 117
Electric Powered ....................... 118
Outside ............................. 117
Rearview ............................ 116
Trailer Towing ...................... 1 19,381
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Mopar Parts ......................... 431,513
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 334
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Parking Brake.......................... 328
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch ...........50,86
Passing Light ........................... 166
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 170
Phone, Cellular ......................... 121
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............ 121
Pickup Box ............................ 207
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 339
Positive Crankcase Valve .................. 439
Power Distribution Center ..................... 466
Door Locks ........................... 18
Mirrors ............................. 118
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 192
Seats ............................ 149,151
Sliding Rear Window .................... 29
Steering .......................... 333,441
Sunroof ............................. 189
Windows ............................. 28 Power Steering Fluid
..................... 486
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ............42,79
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 40,78
Programmable Electronic Features .........185,188
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................185,188
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 346
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......446,449
Radio Operation ................... 228,236,250
Radio Remote Controls .................... 270
Radio, Satellite ....................... 265,266
Radio (Sound Systems) ..............228,236,250
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 452
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 153,155
Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 457
Reclining Front Seats .................. 146,147
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... 153
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Manual Transmission................... 296
Steering Column Controls ...................... 166
Column Lock .......................... 14
Linkage ............................. 442
Power ........................... 333,441
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 169
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 199
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .........199,200
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 469
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 469
Sun Roof .............................. 189
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 352
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 434
Tachometer ............................ 219
Tailgate ............................... 209
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ........60,63,97,101
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 169 Tire and Loading Information Placard
......339,352
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 338
Tire Markings .......................... 335
Tire Safety Information .................... 335
Tires ........................... 109,343,515
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 350
Air Pressure .......................... 343
Alignment ........................... 351
Chains .............................. 352
Changing ............................ 403
Compact Spare ........................ 347
Dual ............................ 355,412
General Information .................... 343
High Speed .......................... 346
Inflation Pressures ..................... 344
Jacking ............................. 405
Life of Tires .......................... 350
Load Capacity ..................... 339,340
Quality Grading ....................... 515
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