2006 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS towing

* This applies only if the vehicle is used for frequent
trailer towing, snowplowing, fleet vehicle or commercial
service.
** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac-
turer to the owner, but not required to maintain the
emissions warranty. **** This maintenance is not required if the belt was
previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
502 SCHEDULE “B”
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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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Heated Mirrors.................... 1 19,280,283
Heated Seats ........................... 158
Heater ............................... 277
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 167
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 372
Hoisting .............................. 416
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 183
Hood Release .......................... 160
Hoses ................................ 449
Hub Caps ............................. 411
Ignition ............................. 14,294
Key ............................... 12,14
Lock ................................ 14
Infant Restraint ...................... 56,93,94
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 352
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 116
Instrument Cluster .................... 218,219 Instrument Panel and Controls
.............. 217
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 465
Integrated Power Module .................. 466
Interior Appearance Care .................. 464
Interior Lights .......................... 162
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 168
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 399
Jack Operation .......................... 405
Jump Starting .......................... 416
Key, Replacement ........................ 13
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 12
Key-In Reminder ......................... 12
Keyless Entry System ...................... 22
Keys ................................ 12,16
Knee Bolster ............................ 43
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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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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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Radial.............................. 346
Replacement ......................... 350
Rotation ............................. 354
Safety ........................... 335,343
Sizes ............................... 336
Snow Tires ........................... 354
Spare Tire ........................... 404
Spinning ............................ 348
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 349
Wheel Mounting ....................... 405
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... 410
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 373
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 304
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 420
Towing ............................... 370
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 420
Guide .............................. 373
Recreational .......................... 387
Weight .............................. 373 Traction
.............................. 395
Trailer Towing .......................... 370
Cooling System Tips .................... 380
Hitches ............................. 372
Minimum Requirements ................. 375
Mirrors ........................... 1 19,381
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 373
Wiring .............................. 378
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 373
Trailer Weight .......................... 373
Transfer Case ........................... 453
Electronically Shifted ................. 312,320
Fluid ............................... 486
Transmission Automatic ........................ 299,454
Fluid ............................... 486
Maintenance ....................... 453,454
Manual ..................... 296,304,306,453
Shifting .......................... 299,307
532 INDEX