2007 RAM CHASSIS CAB brake light

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 batteries and clean and tighten the termi-
nals as required.
• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and transfer case (if
equipped), add as needed.
• Check Filter Minder™. Replace air cleaner filter
element if necessary.
• Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
• Drain water from the fuel filter. At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
• Inspect the brake hoses.
• Inspect the U-Joints ( if equipped) and front suspen-
sion components.
• Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
• Check the manual transmission fluid level.
• Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Lubricate outer tie rod ends (4X4) models only.
• Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting ( 4X4).
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 475
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• 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 (4X4).486 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Automatic Transmission (Gas Engine Only) ..... 441
AxleFluid .......................... 437,471
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 437
BallJoints ............................. 422
Battery ............................ 418,419
Blanket .......................... 260,420
Emergency Starting ..................... 382
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 123
Bearings .............................. 444
Belts,Drive ............................ 406
Belts, Seat .............................. 35
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 423
B-Pillar Location ........................ 310
Brake Fluid ............................ 471
Brake System ........................ 301,434
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 302
Disc Brakes .......................... 434 Fluid Check .......................... 435
Hoses .............................. 434
Master Cylinder ....................... 435
Parking ............................. 299
Warning Light ........................ 177
Bulb Replacement ....................... 462
Bulbs,Light ............................ 461
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. 466
Calibration, Compass .................. 138,148
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 468
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 468
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) ....................... 401,403
Power Steering ........................ 421
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 429
Car Washes ............................ 452
Carbon Monoxide Warning ............... 75,330
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ......... 228 INDEX 515
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 428,469
Temperature Gauge ..................... 174
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 132
CupHolder ............................ 152
Customer Assistance ..................... 504
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 57
Daytime Running Lights ................... 124
Dealer Service .......................... 395
Defroster, Rear Window ................. 86,160
Defroster, Windshield ................ 76, 232,234
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 128
Diesel Exhaust Brake ..................... 265
Diesel Fuel ............................ 331
Diesel Fuel Requirements .................. 331
Bulk Storage of ........................ 336
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 295
Dipsticks .............................. 398
Power Steering ........................ 421 Disc Brakes ............................ 434
Disposal .............................. 405
Engine Oil ........................... 405
Used Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 430
Door Ajar ............................. 180
Door Locks ............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 145
Downshifting ........................ 281,282
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter .......... 410
DriveBelts ............................ 406
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... 326,378
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ...... 222
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............. 86,160
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 149
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 132
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 142
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........... 288
Emergency Brake ........................ 299 INDEX 517
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Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 385
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 370
Jacking ............................. 372
Jump Starting ......................... 382
Tow Hooks .......................... 386
Towing ............................. 387
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 474
Emission Related Components .............. 418
Engine ............................ 392,393
Air Cleaner ........................ 406,407
Block Heater .................... 252,259,265
Break-In Recommendations ................ 72
Compartment ......................... 392
Compartment Identification ............... 393
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 469
Cooling ............................. 426
Data Plate ........................... 395
Exhaust Gas Caution .................... 330 Flooded, Starting ...................... 249
Identification ......................... 392
Idling .............................. 261
Jump Starting ......................... 382
Oil .............................. 398,469
Oil Filler Cap ...................... 401,403
Oil Selection .......................... 401
Oil Synthetic ....................... 260,403
Runaway ............................ 327
Temperature Gauge ..................... 174
Event Data Recorder ...................... 57
Exhaust Brake .......................... 265
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 75, 330,425
Exhaust System .................... 75, 425,446
ExteriorLighting ........................ 124
Fabric Care ............................ 454
Fan .................................. 432518 INDEX

Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... 406
Engine Fuel ..................... 410,413,469
Engine Oil ..................... 398,403,469
Flashers
Turn Signal .......................... 125
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 381
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 249
Fluid, Brake ........................... 471
Fluid Capacities ......................... 468
Fluid Level Checks
Brake ............................... 435
Manual Transmission ................. 437,438
Power Steering ........................ 421
Transfer Case ......................... 437
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 469
Fog Lights ....................... 125,178,465
Fold Flat Load Floor ..................... 161
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 283 Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 370
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 385
FrontAxle(Differential) ................ 423,436
Front Wheel Bearings ..................... 444
Fuel ............................ 327,331,335
Adding .......................... 333,335
Diesel ......................... 331,335,469
Filter ......................... 410,413,469
Gauge .............................. 179
Hoses .............................. 433
Light ............................... 180
Octane Rating ........................ 327
Requirements ...................... 327,331
Specifications ......................... 332
System Hoses ......................... 433
Tank Capacity ........................ 468
Fuses ................................ 457
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............... 334,394 INDEX 519
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Brake Warning ........................ 177
Bulb Replacement ................... 461,462
Cap Top Clearance ..................... 466
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 176
Cruise .............................. 180
Daytime Running ...................... 124
Dome .............................. 141
Fog .......................... 125,178,465
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 287
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 370
Headlights ........................... 124
High Beam ........................ 127,173
High Beam Indicator .................... 173
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 127
Illuminated Entry ....................... 19
Instrument Cluster ..................... 172
Intensity Control ....................... 122
Interior ............................. 122
Lights On Reminder .................... 125 Passing ............................. 126
Reading ............................. 141
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 173
Service ........................... 461,462
Transfer Case ......................... 287
Transmission Warning ................... 179
Turn Signal ..................... 125,173,462
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 172
Limited-Slip Differential ................ 295,437
Loading Vehicle ......................... 338
Tires ............................... 310
Locks ................................. 26
Child Protection ........................ 30
Door ................................ 26
Keys ................................ 12
Power Door ........................... 27
Steering Wheel ......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 64
Lubrication, Body ....................... 423522 INDEX

Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............ 298
Oil, Engine ............................ 469
Capacity ............................ 468
Change Interval .................... 400,402
Dipstick ............................. 398
Disposal ............................ 405
Filter ......................... 398,403,469
Identification Logo .................. 401,402
Materials Added to ..................... 403
Pressure Gauge ....................... 174
Recommendation ................... 401,402
Synthetic ............................ 403
Viscosity .......................... 401,403
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 403
Onboard Diagnostic System ................ 394
Operating Precautions .................... 394
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 84
Overdrive .......................... 269,275
Overdrive OFF Switch ................. 269,275 Overhead Console .................... 134,141
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 134
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .......... 508
Panic Alarm ............................ 22
Parking Brake .......................... 299
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch ............. 53
Passing Light ........................... 126
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 130
Personal Settings ........................ 145
Phone, Cellular .......................... 87
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............. 87
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 310
Positive Crankcase Valve .................. 418
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 457
Door Locks ........................... 27
Mirrors .............................. 85
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 149524 INDEX