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mMulti Displacement System (MDS) - 5.7L Engine
Only................................313
mTire Safety Information...................313
NTire Markings........................313
NTire Identification Number (TIN)..........317
NTire Loading And Tire Pressure...........318
mTires Ð General Information...............322
NTire Pressure.........................322
NTire Inflation Pressures.................323
NRadial-Ply Tires......................326
NCompact Spare Tire Ð If Equipped.........327
NLimited Use Spare Ð If Equipped.........328
NTire Spinning........................328NTread Wear Indicators..................329
NLife Of Tire.........................330
NReplacement Tires.....................330
NAlignment And Balance.................331
mSupplemental Tire Pressure Information ± If
Equipped............................332
mTire Chains...........................332
mSnow Tires...........................333
mTire Rotation Recommendations............334
mFuel Requirements......................335
NReformulated Gasoline.................335
NGasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............336
NMMT In Gasoline.....................336
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These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ-
ing link and cable (radial) chains.
NOTE:On 4x4 Power Wagon models, class ªUº snow
chains are permitted on the rear wheels only of vehicles
equipped with LT285/70R17D.
CAUTION!
Do not use tire chains on the 4X4 front wheels of
Ram Trucks equipped with LT285/70R17D. There
may not be adequate clearance for the chains and
you are risking structural or body damage to your
vehicle.
SNOW TIRES
Snow tires should be of the same size and type construc-
tion as the front tires. Consult the manufacturer of the
snow tire to determine any maximum vehicle speed
requirement associated with the tire. These tires should
always be operated at the vehicle maximum capacity
inflation pressures under any load condition.
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid
and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro-
hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be
checked before using these tire types.
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Adjustment.......................... 110
Child............................... 70
Cleaning............................ 423
Folding Floor......................... 155
Heated.............................. 115
Lumbar Support....................... 113
Power.............................. 114
Reclining............................ 112
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,176
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........404,442
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 466
Service Contract......................... 468
Service Manuals........................ 470
Setting the Clock.............181,185,193,206,219
Shifting............................... 249
Automatic Transmission................. 250
Manual Transmission................... 255
Transfer Case......................... 261Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................... 361
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................... 362
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 41
Shoulder Belts........................... 34
Side Airbag............................. 54
Signals, Turn........................... 123
Skid Plates............................. 80
Sliding Rear Window
Power.............................. 154
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 263
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 332
Snow Plow............................ 359
Snow Tires............................ 333
Spare Tire..........................327,328
Spark Plug Wires (Ignition Cables/Wires)...... 393
Spark Plugs............................ 393
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 128
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Air Pressure.......................... 322
Alignment........................... 331
Chains.............................. 332
Changing............................ 368
Compact Spare........................ 327
General Information.................... 322
High Speed.......................... 325
Inflation Pressures..................... 323
Jacking............................. 369
Life of Tires.......................... 330
Load Capacity.....................318,319
Off-Road............................. 80
Quality Grading....................... 471
Radial.............................. 326
Replacement......................... 330
Rotation............................. 334
Safety...........................313,322
Sizes............................... 315
Snow Tires........................... 333Spare Tire........................... 368
Spinning............................ 328
Tread Wear Indicators................... 329
Wheel Mounting....................... 369
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 372
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 350
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 255
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 379
Towing............................... 345
Disabled Vehicle....................... 380
Guide.............................. 350
Recreational.......................... 360
Weight.............................. 350
Traction.............................. 263
Trailer Towing.......................... 345
Cooling System Tips.................... 357
Hitches............................. 349
Minimum Requirements................. 351
Mirrors...........................86,358
488 INDEX