2006 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS maintenance

Adding Fuel........................... 360
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ..............436,459
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 440
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............440,441
Air Conditioning System ................277,440
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 280
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 344,352
Airbag .......................... 43,50,80,86
Airbag Light ...................... 53,109,220
Airbag On/Off Switch ................... 50,86
Airbag, Side ............................ 89
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................26,222
Alignment and Balance ................... 351
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 269
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............448,483
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 331
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............224,332 Anti-Theft System
..................... 26,222
Appearance Care ........................ 462
Ashtray ............................... 194
Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid ......................... 455
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 456
Fluid Level Check ...................... 454
Fluid Type ........................ 456,486
Shift Indicator ........................ 222
Shifting ............................. 299
Special Additives ...................... 456
Axle Fluid .......................... 452,486
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 452
Ball Joints ............................. 441
Battery ............................... 439
Emergency Starting ..................... 416
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 163
Bearings .............................. 457
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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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Child Restraint Tether Anchors........60,63,97,101
Child Seat ....................... 56,62,94,100
Cigar Lighter ........................... 194
Climate Control ......................... 274
Clock ..................... 227,230,238,252,265
Clutch ............................... 451
Clutch Linkage Maintenance ................ 452
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 273
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 347
Compass .............................. 180
Compass Calibration ..................... 180
Compass Variance ....................... 182
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 176
Console, Overhead ....................... 175
Contract, Service ........................ 512
Converter, Catalytic ...................... 365
Cooling System ......................... 446
Coolant Capacity ...................... 483
Coolant Level ......................... 446 Disposal of Used Coolant
................ 449
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 447
Inspection ........................... 446
Radiator Cap ...................... 446,449
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......448,483,485
Temperature Gauge ..................... 221
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 172
Cup Holder ............................ 195
Customer Assistance ..................... 510
Data Recorder, Event .................... 54,91
Daytime Running Lights ................... 164
Dealer Service .......................... 430
Defroster, Rear Window .............. 119,280,283
Defroster, Windshield .................. 275,278
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 168
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 327
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 454
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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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Multi-Function Control Lever............... 166
Noise Control Maintenance .......................... 458
Tampering Prohibited ................458,459
Noise Emission Warranty .................. 460
Occupant Restraints ..................... 30,67
Occupant Restraints
(1500 Standard and Quad Cab Only) ........... 30
Occupant Restraints (2500/3500/Mega Cab Only) . . 67
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 356
Odometer .......................... 222,226
Trip ............................. 222,226
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 394
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............ 394
Oil, Engine ......................... 431,485
Capacity ............................ 483
Change Interval ....................... 432 Dipstick
............................. 431
Disposal ............................ 435
Filter ............................ 435,485
Filter Disposal ........................ 435
Identification Logo ..................... 434
Materials Added to ..................... 434
Pressure Gauge ....................... 220
Recommendation ................... 433,483
Synthetic ............................ 434
Viscosity .......................... 434,483
Onboard Diagnostic System ................ 428
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink ) ........... 183
Operating Precautions .................... 428
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 117
Overdrive ............................. 301
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 301
Overhead Console .................... 175,176
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 176
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .......... 514
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Recorder, Event Data.................... 54,91
Recreational Towing ...................... 387
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....387,390
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 389,392
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 357
Refrigerant ............................ 441
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................... 41,78
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 270
Replacement Tires ....................... 350
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 513
Restraint, Head ......................... 147
Restraints, Child .................. 56,62,93,100
Rotation, Tires .......................... 354
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 109
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 109
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 513
Safety Information, Tire ................... 335 Safety Tips
............................ 107
Satellite Radio ....................... 265,266
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 269
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 488
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 465
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 41,78
Seat Belts ..................... 30,31,67,68,109
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ......38,76
And Pregnant Women .................42,79
Child Restraint .................. 56,67,93,105
Extender ........................... 42,80
Front Seat .......................... 31,68
Pretensioners ........................ 40,78
Reminder ............................ 220
Seats .............................. 144,145
Adjustment .......................... 144
Child ............................. 67,105
Folding Floor ......................... 204
Heated ............................. 158
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