2009 RAM CHASSIS CAB trailer

144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
\2Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
\2 Rotate tires.
\2 If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
\2 Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
\2 Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
\2 Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if necessary.
\2 Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
\2 Inspect the front & rear axle fluid. Change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
\2 Inspect the CV Joints.
\2 Inspect exhaust system.
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Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or
150 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
\2Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
\2 Rotate tires.
\2 Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
\2 Replace the spark plugs (5.7L engine).
\2 Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
\2 Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
\2 Inspect the transfer case fluid.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 397
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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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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\3 (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
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