2009 Ram 1500 coolant temperature

Disposal of Used Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check
with your local authorities to determine the disposal
rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani-
mals or children do not store ethylene glycol-based
engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it
to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a
child, contact a physician immediately. Clean up any
ground spills immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for
determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the
engine cold, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in
the coolant recovery bottle should be between the ranges
indicated on the bottle.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking forengine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing en-
gine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service attendant
of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is
satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once
a month.
When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to
maintain the proper level, it should be added to the
coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
Points to Remember
NOTE:
When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a
few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor
coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is
normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to
enter the radiator.
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Adding Fuel........................... 394
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 158
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 450
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 452
Air Conditioning ........................ 293
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 293
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 304
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............452,453
Air Conditioning System .............293,297,452
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 372,377
Airbag .............................. 53,63
Airbag Deployment ....................... 64
Airbag Light ................... 54,61,66,84,240
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 65
Airbag, Side ...................... 56,60,62,63
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........56,60,63
Alarm Light ........................... 230
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18 Alarm System (Security Alarm)
............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 286
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........459,460,488
Disposal ............................ 462
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 350
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............241,349
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ........................ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 469
Ashtray ............................... 187
Assistance Towing ....................... 114
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 94
Automatic Headlights .................... 147
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 297
Automatic Transmission ................... 315
Adding Fluid ......................... 468
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 469
522 INDEX

Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 160
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 356
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 168,244
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........327,333
Emergency Brake ........................ 346
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 436
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 420
Jump Starting ......................... 433
Tow Hooks .......................... 437
Towing ............................. 437
Emission Control System Maintenance ......445,492
Engine .......................... 441,442,443
Air Cleaner .......................... 450
Block Heater ......................... 311
Break-In Recommendations ................ 81
Compartment Identification .........441,442,443
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 489 Exhaust Gas Caution
.................. 83,390
Flooded, Starting ...................... 310
Fuel Requirements ..................... 488
Multi-Displacement .................... 349
Oil ........................... 448,488,489
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 449
Oil Selection ....................... 449,488
Oil Synthetic ......................... 450
Temperature Gauge .................... 227
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 64
Event Data Recorder ...................... 67
Exhaust Gas Caution ................83,390,456
Exhaust System ....................... 83,455
Exterior Lighting ........................ 147
Exterior Lights .......................... 85
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 450
Engine Oil ........................ 450,489
526 INDEX

Fuel Saver............................. 251
Fuses ................................ 475
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 174
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............396,444
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 386
Conserving ........................ 251,252
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 387
Gauges ............................... 243
Coolant Temperature ................... 227
Fuel ............................... 227
Oil Pressure .......................... 230
Speedometer ......................... 228
Tachometer .......................... 227
Voltmeter ............................ 235
Gear Ranges ........................ 315,322
General Information ...............17,25,127,385
Glass Cleaning .......................... 473
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 198 Gross Axle Weight Rating
.................. 399
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 399
Guide, Body Builders ...................... 6
GVWR ............................... 397
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) ............... 99
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................. 341
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 420
Head Restraints ......................... 136
Headlights ............................ 481
Automatic ........................... 147
Cleaning ............................ 473
High Beam .......................... 153
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 153
Lights On Reminder .................... 151
Passing ............................. 153
Switch .............................. 147
528 INDEX

Sliding Rear WindowPower .............................. 200
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 378
Snow Plow ............................ 411
Snow Tires ............................ 379
Spark Plugs ............................ 489
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 160
Speedometer ........................... 228
Starting ............................. 25,309
Automatic Transmission ................. 309
Engine Fails to Start .................... 310
Remote .............................. 25
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ............ 309
Steering Power ........................... 343,345
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 156
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 291
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ........... 194Storage, Vehicle
...................... 303,480
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 480
Sun Roof .............................. 180
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 377
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 361
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 450
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 227
Tailgate ............................... 216
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 297
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 227
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .............72,76
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 156
Tip Start .............................. 310
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......367,377
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 366
Tire Markings .......................... 362
Tire Safety Information .................... 362
536 INDEX