2009 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL steering

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.
•
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
•
Change the engine oil filter.
•
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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96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if necessary.
❏ Lube front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
❏ Inspect the CV Joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
Odometer Reading DateRepair Order #Dealer CodeSignature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Lube front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500
(4x4) models only).
❏ Flush and replace the power steering
fluid.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if
not done at 60 months.Odometer Reading DateRepair Order #Dealer CodeSignature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 493
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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
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Dealer Service.......................... 430
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 172
Defroster, Windshield ................76,235,238
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 138
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 304
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 450
Power Steering ........................ 328
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 445
Door Locks ............................. 27
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 153
Driving Off-Pavement ......................... 284
Off-Road ............................ 284
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water .............................. 305
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... 365,416
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 231Electric Rear Window Defrost
............... 172
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 162
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 333
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 333
Brake Assist System .................... 335
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 339
Electronic Stability Program ............... 340
Traction Control System ................. 334
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 339
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 142
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) .........197,340
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........264,272
Emergency Brake ........................ 329
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 421
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 406
Jacking ............................. 409
Jump Starting ......................... 419
Tow Hooks .......................... 422
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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

Power Door........................... 28
Steering Wheel ......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 64
Lubrication, Body ....................... 437
Lug Nuts ............................. 414
Lumbar Support ........................ 123
Maintenance ........................... 431
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 434
Maintenance Procedures ................... 431
Maintenance Schedule .................... 483
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 194,429
Manual, Service ......................... 505
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ..................... 449
Lubricant Selection ..................... 480
Mirrors ................................ 82
Automatic Dimming ..................... 82 Electric Powered
....................... 84
Outside .............................. 83
Rearview ............................. 82
Trailer Towing ......................... 85
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 366
Mopar Parts ......................... 430,504
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 136
Navigation Radio (uconnect gps)............ 224
Navigation System (uconnect gps)........... 224
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 73
Occupant Restraints ....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 375
Odometer .......................... 192,199
Trip ............................. 192,199
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..........284,307
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..........284,307
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PowerDoor Locks ........................... 28
Mirrors .............................. 84
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 162
Seats ............................... 124
Sliding Rear Window ................... 173
Steering .......................... 327,328
Sunroof ............................. 159
Windows ............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 480
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 46
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 44
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 357
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......442,444
Radio, Navigation (uconnect gps)........... 224 Radio Operation
...................... 202,216
Radio Remote Controls .................... 231
Radio, Satellite (uconnect studios)........ 224,227
Radio (Sound Systems) .................202,216
Ramp Travel Index ....................... 285
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 448
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 126,127
Rear Window Features .................... 172
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... 174
Reclining Front Seats .................. 121,122
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... 125
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 58
Recreational Towing ...................... 397
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....398,400
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . 399,402
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 375
Refrigerant ............................ 436
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 45
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
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SteeringPower ........................... 327,328
Wheel Lock ........................... 14
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 140
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 231
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 167
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .........167,169
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 463
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 463
Sun Roof .............................. 159
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 360
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 345
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 433
System, Navigation (uconnect gps).......... 224
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 189
Tailgate ............................... 178 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant
.......... 190
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .............64,68
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 140
Tip Start .............................. 252
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......350,360
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 349
Tire Markings .......................... 346
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Placard
“HI” (MAX) Load Switch ...............184,185
Tire Safety Information .................... 346
Tires ............................ 76,354,506
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 359
Air Pressure .......................... 354
Chains .............................. 361
Dual ............................ 365,416
General Information .................... 354
High Speed .......................... 356
Inflation Pressures ..................... 355
Jacking ............................. 409524 INDEX