2007 RAM CHASSIS CAB maintenance

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TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 509
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Adding Fuel ........................ 333,335
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 130
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter) .......................... 406,407,446
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 420
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............. 420,421
Air Conditioning System ................ 233,420
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 236
AirFilter .............................. 407
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 315,323
Airbag .............................. 48,53
Airbag Light ......................... 76,173
Airbag On/Off Switch ..................... 53
Alarm, Panic ............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm) ................. 18,175
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alignment and Balance ................... 322
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 226 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .............. 428,429
Capacities ........................... 468
Anti-Lock Warning Light ............... 177,304
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ..................... 18,175
Appearance Care ........................ 452
Ashtray ............................... 151
Auto Unlock, Doors ...................... 145
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................. 84
Automatic Door Locks .................... 145
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 12
Interlock System ........................ 15
Automatic Transmission ........... 267,273,438,441
Fluid and Filter Changes .............. 440,443
Fluid Level Check ................ 439,441,442
FluidType ..................... 438,441,471
Shift Indicator ........................ 175
Special Additives ................... 441,444
Automatic Transmission (Diesel Engine Only) .... 438514 INDEX

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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Catalyst Full Message ..................... 415
Catalytic Converter ...................... 413
CD (Compact Disc) Player ............ 182,190,204
Cellular Phone .......................... 87
Center Lap Belts ......................... 45
Center Seat Storage Compartment ......... 155,157
Certification Label ....................... 338
Charge Air Cooler ....................... 432
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 306
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 176
Child Restraint ........................ 59,60
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............. 64,67
Child Seat ............................ 60,66
Cigar Lighter ........................... 151
Cleaning
Wheels ............................. 454
Climate Control ......................... 230
Clock ..................... 180,185,192,205,219
Clutch Linkage Maintenance ................ 436 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 229
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 318
Compass .............................. 138
Compass Calibration .................. 138,148
Compass Variance .................... 140,148
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 134
Console, Overhead ....................... 141
Contract, Service ........................ 506
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 429
Cooling System ......................... 426
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 429
Coolant Capacity ...................... 468
Coolant Level ................... 426,427,430
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 430
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 427
Inspection ........................... 430
Points to Remember .................... 431
Pressure Cap ......................... 429
Radiator Cap ......................... 429516 INDEX

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

Lug Nuts ............................. 376
Lumbar Support ........................ 116
Maintenance ........................... 396
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 418
Maintenance Procedures ................... 398
Maintenance Schedule ................. 474,484
Schedule “A” ......................... 498
Schedule “B” ......................... 487
Manual, Service ......................... 508
Manual Transmission .................. 279,438
Fluid Level Check ................... 437,438
Lubricant Selection ..................... 471
Shift Speeds .......................... 280
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 141
Mirrors ................................ 83
Automatic Dimming ..................... 84
Electric Powered ....................... 85
Outside .............................. 84 Rearview ............................. 83
TrailerTowing ...................... 86,354
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Mopar Parts ......................... 395,507
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 125
Navigation Radio ........................ 218
Navigation System ....................... 218
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 72
Noise Control
Maintenance .......................... 445
Tampering Prohibited ................... 446
Noise Emission Warranty ............... 445,447
Occupant Restraints ....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 327
Odometer .......................... 175,179
Trip ............................. 175,179
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 298 INDEX 523
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Restraint, Head ......................... 115
Restraints, Child ....................... 59,66
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 34
Rotation, Tires .......................... 325
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 76
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 76
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 507
Safety Information, Tire ................... 305
Safety Tips ............................. 74
Satellite Radio ....................... 219,222
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 226
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 484
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 456
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 46
Seat Belts .......................... 34,35,76
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 43
And Pregnant Women ................... 47
Child Restraint ....................... 59,71 Extender ............................. 47
Front Seat ............................ 35
Pretensioners .......................... 45
Reminder ............................ 173
Seats ................................. 113
Adjustment .......................... 113
Child ............................... 71
Cleaning ............................ 454
FoldingFloor ......................... 161
Heated .............................. 118
Lumbar Support ....................... 116
Power .............................. 116
Reclining ............................ 114
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 18,175
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 428,469
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 504
Service Contract ......................... 506
Service Information ...................... 396526 INDEX

Snow Tires ........................... 324
Spinning ............................ 319
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 320
Wheel Mounting ....................... 372
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... 376
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 346
Torque Converter Clutch ................ 272,278
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 386
Towing ............................... 341
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 387
Guide .............................. 346
Recreational .......................... 360
Weight .............................. 346
Traction .............................. 298
Traction Control ......................... 437
TrailerTowing .......................... 341
Cooling System Tips .................... 354
Hitches ............................. 345
Minimum Requirements ................. 347 Mirrors ........................... 86,354
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 346
Wiring .............................. 351
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 346
TrailerWeight .......................... 346
Transaxle
Automatic ............................ 12
Manual .............................. 14
Transfer Case
Electronically Shifted .................... 288
Fluid ............................... 471
Transmission
Automatic ................... 267,273,438,441
Fluid ............................... 471
Maintenance ....................... 438,441
Manual ..................... 248,252,279,438
Shifting ............................. 266
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 24
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 320 INDEX 529
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