2009 DODGE RAM 4500 CHASSIS CAB towing

144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 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.
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if necessary.
❏ Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
❏ Inspect the front & rear axle fluid. Change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Inspect the CV Joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or
150 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (5.7L engine).
❏ Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 397
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Adding Fuel........................... 285
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 131
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 340
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 342
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............342,343
Air Conditioning System ................207,342
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 210
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 267,276
Airbag .............................. 48,53
Airbag Light ......................... 75,163
Airbag On/Off Switch ..................... 53
Alarm Light ........................... 165
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 19
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 200
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............349,350
Capacities ........................... 377
Disposal ............................ 352 Anti-Lock Warning Light
...............170,257
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 19
Anti-Theft System ........................ 19
Appearance Care ........................ 359
Ashtray ............................... 145
Assistance Towing ....................... 100
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 82
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 12
Automatic Transmission ................... 356
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 358
Fluid Level Check ..................... 357
Fluid Type ........................ 356,379
Shifting ............................. 224
Special Additives ...................... 359
Automatic Transmission (Diesel Engine Only) .... 356
Axle Fluid .......................... 356,379
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 356
Battery ............................... 341
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Door Locks............................. 27
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 250
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... 280,322
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 201
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 153
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 144
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 133
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........234,242
Emergency Brake ........................ 254
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 330
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 314
Jump Starting ......................... 326
Tow Hooks .......................... 330
Towing ............................. 331
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 382Engine
............................... 335
Air Cleaner .......................... 340
Block Heater ......................... 223
Break-In Recommendations ................ 72
Compartment Identification ............... 335
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 378
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 73,284
Flooded, Starting ...................... 222
Jump Starting ......................... 326
Oil .............................. 338,378
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 339
Oil Selection .......................... 339
Oil Synthetic ......................... 340
Temperature Gauge .................... 164
Event Data Recorder ...................... 57
Exhaust Gas Caution ................73,284,345
Exhaust System ....................... 73,345
Exterior Lighting ........................ 125
INDEX 413
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HitchesTrailer Towing ........................ 292
Hoisting .............................. 326
Hood Release .......................... 121
Hub Caps ............................. 321
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 60
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 276
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 81
Instrument Cluster .................... 161,162
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 160
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 363
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 364
Interior Appearance Care .................. 362 Interior Lights
.......................... 123
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 129
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 315
Jump Starting .......................... 326
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 127
Lap Belts .............................. 45
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 36
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren) ...................... 64
Life of Tires ............................ 274
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Power Door........................... 28
Steering Wheel ......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 64
Lubrication, Body ....................... 343
Lug Nuts ........................... 320,322
Lumbar Support ........................ 118
Maintenance ........................... 337
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 341
Maintenance Procedures ................... 338
Maintenance Schedule .................382,384
Maintenance Schedules .................... 382
Manual, Service ......................... 405
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ..................... 356
Lubricant Selection ..................... 379
Mirrors ................................ 81
Automatic Dimming ..................... 82 Electric Powered
....................... 83
Outside .............................. 82
Rearview ............................. 81
Trailer Towing ......................... 84
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Mopar Parts ......................... 337,404
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 126
Navigation Radio ........................ 194
Navigation System ....................... 194
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 72
Occupant Restraints ....................... 35
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 281
Odometer .......................... 166,171
Trip ............................. 166,171
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 167
Oil, Engine ............................ 378
Capacity ............................ 377
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Power Steering Fluid..................... 379
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 47
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 272
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......348,351
Radio, Navigation ....................... 194
Radio Operation ...................... 173,187
Radio Remote Controls .................... 201
Radio, Satellite ....................... 195,197
Radio (Sound Systems) .................173,187
Rear Axle (Differential) .................355,356
Rear Window Features .................... 153
Rear Window, Sliding ................... 34,154
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 116
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 57
Recreational Towing ...................... 304
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....305,307 Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N)
....................... 306,309
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 281
Refrigerant ............................ 343
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 46
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 201
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 337
Replacement Tires ....................... 274
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 404
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 167
Restraint, Head ......................... 117
Restraints, Child ....................... 60,66
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 35
Rotation, Tires .......................... 279
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 74
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Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............64,67
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 130
Tip Start .............................. 222
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......262,276
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 261
Tire Markings .......................... 258
Tire Safety Information .................... 258
Tires ............................ 75,266,406
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 274
Air Pressure .......................... 266
Chains .............................. 276
Dual ............................ 280,322
General Information .................... 266
High Speed .......................... 271
Inflation Pressures ..................... 267
Life of Tires .......................... 274
Load Capacity ........................ 262
Quality Grading ....................... 406
Radial .............................. 272 Replacement
......................... 274
Rotation ............................ 279
Safety ........................... 258,266
Sizes ............................... 259
Snow Tires ........................... 278
Spinning ............................ 273
Steel Carcass Ply ...................... 269
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 273
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... 320
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 294
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 229
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 330
Towing ............................... 289
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 100
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 331
Guide .............................. 293
Recreational .......................... 304
Weight .............................. 293
Towing Assistance ....................... 100
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Traction.............................. 250
Traction Control ......................... 356
Trailer Towing .......................... 289
Cooling System Tips .................... 300
Hitches ............................. 292
Minimum Requirements ................. 295
Mirrors .............................. 84
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 294
Wiring .............................. 298
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 293
Trailer Weight .......................... 293
Transaxle Automatic ............................ 12
Transfer Case Electronically Shifted ................. 234,242
Fluid ............................... 379
Transmission Automatic ........................ 224,356
Fluid ............................... 379 Maintenance
......................... 356
Shifting ............................. 224
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 273
Trip Computer .......................... 136
Trip Odometer ....................... 166,171
Turn Signals ...................... 127,162,370
UConnect (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 86
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 406
Variance, Compass ....................... 143
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 7
Vehicle Loading ...................... 262,287
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ......................... 369
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) .................. 201
Voltmeter ............................. 162
424 INDEX