2009 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL light

At Each Stop for Fuel•
Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•
Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•
Inspect the battery, clean and tighten the terminals as
required.
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Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
•
Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
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Change the engine oil filter.
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Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.Required Maintenance IntervalsRefer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
484 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.Service ContractYou may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If youhave any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot-
line at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 503
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Adding Fuel........................... 379
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 141
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 434
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 435
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............435,436
Air Conditioning System ................237,435
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 240
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 355,360
Airbag ............................ 34,47,54
Airbag Light ....................... 58,75,189
Airbag On/Off Switch ..................... 54
Alarm Light ........................... 191
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 230
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........442,443,478
Disposal ............................ 445
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 333Anti-Lock Warning Light
...............196,332
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ........................ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 452
Ashtray ............................... 164
Assistance Towing ....................... 101
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 82
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 12
Interlock System ....................... 14
Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid ......................... 451
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 452
Fluid Level Check ................... 449,450
Fluid Type ........................ 449,480
Shifting ............................. 255
Special Additives ...................... 452
Axle Fluid .......................... 448,480
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 448510 INDEX

Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System................ 282
Battery ............................... 434
Emergency Starting ..................... 419
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 133
Belts, Seat ............................ 35,75
Body Builders Guide ....................... 6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 437
B-Pillar Location ........................ 350
Brake Assist System ...................... 335
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 333
Brake Fluid ......................... 447,480
Brake System ........................ 330,447
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 331,333
Fluid Check .......................... 447
Master Cylinder ....................... 447
Parking ............................. 329
Warning Light ........................ 194
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 73
Bulb Replacement ....................... 465 Bulbs, Light
.......................... 76,464
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. 473
Calibration, Compass ..................... 151
Camper ............................... 178
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 478
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... 432
Power Steering ........................ 328
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 444
Car Washes ............................ 453
Carbon Monoxide Warning ............74,179,379
Cargo Light ............................ 135
CD (Compact Disc) Player ...............202,216
Cellular Phone .......................... 86
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 472
Center Lap Belts ......................... 44
Center Seat Storage Compartment .........167,169
Certification Label ....................... 381
INDEX 511
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Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 347
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............194,429
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 74
Checks, Safety ........................... 74
Child Restraint ........................ 60,61
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............64,68
Child Seat ............................ 61,67
Cigar Lighter ........................... 164
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 454
Climate Control ......................... 234
Clock ........................ 201,204,218,224
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 232
Compass ........................... 150,151
Compass Calibration ..................... 151
Compass Variance ....................... 152
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 146
Console, Overhead ....................... 145 Contract, Service
........................ 503
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 444
Cooling System ......................... 441
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 443
Coolant Capacity ...................... 478
Coolant Level ...................... 441,445
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 445
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 442
Inspection ........................... 445
Points to Remember .................... 446
Pressure Cap ......................... 444
Radiator Cap ......................... 444
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......442,478,479
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 142
Cupholders ............................ 165
Customer Assistance ..................... 501
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 58
Daytime Running Lights ................... 134512 INDEX

Towing............................. 422
Emission Control System Maintenance ......429,482
Engine ............................... 427
Air Cleaner .......................... 434
Block Heater ......................... 254
Break-In Recommendations ................ 73
Compartment Identification ............... 427
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 479
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 74,379
Flooded, Starting ...................... 252
Fuel Requirements ..................... 478
Oil ........................... 431,478,479
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 432
Oil Selection ....................... 432,478
Oil Synthetic ......................... 433
Temperature Gauge .................... 190
Equipment Identification Plate .............. 403
Event Data Recorder ...................... 58
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............74,179,379,439Exhaust System
....................... 74,438
Exterior Lighting ........................ 134
Exterior Lights .......................... 76
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 434
Engine Oil ........................ 433,479
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 433
Flashers Turn Signal ...................... 76,136,188
Flat Tire Stowage ..................... 408,418
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 252
Fluid, Brake ........................... 480
Fluid Capacities ......................... 478
Fluid Leaks ............................. 76
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 450
Brake .............................. 447
Power Steering ........................ 328514 INDEX

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 479
Fog Lights ....................... 135,193,468
Fold Flat Load Floor ..................... 174
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 260
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 406
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 421
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 448
Fuel ................................. 375
Adding ............................. 379
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 381
Gauge .............................. 200
Octane Rating ...................... 375,479
Requirements ...................... 375,478
Tank Capacity ........................ 478
Fuses ................................ 458
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 153
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............381,428
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 375 Gasoline, Reformulated
................... 375
Gauges ............................... 188
Coolant Temperature ................... 190
Fuel ............................... 200
Oil Pressure .......................... 190
Speedometer ......................... 189
Tachometer .......................... 189
Voltmeter ............................ 188
Gear Ranges ........................... 255
General Information ................. 18,114,374
Glass Cleaning .......................... 456
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 172
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 384
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 384
Guide, Body Builders ...................... 6
GVWR ............................... 381
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) ............... 86
INDEX 515
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 305
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 406
Head Restraints ......................... 123
Headlights ............................ 465
Cleaning ............................ 456
High Beam .......................... 137
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 137
Lights On Reminder .................... 135
Passing ............................. 137
Switch .............................. 134
Heated Mirrors ......................... 172
Heated Seats ........................... 129
Heater ............................... 237
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 254
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 137
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 388 Hoisting
.............................. 418
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 153
Hood Release .......................... 130
Hub Caps ............................. 414
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 60,61
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 360
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 82
Instrument Cluster .................... 186,188
Instrument Panel and Controls ...........184,185
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 457
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 458
Interior Appearance Care .................. 455
Interior Lights .......................... 132516 INDEX