2009 RAM CHASSIS CAB tire pressure reset

15. Shift Lever Indicator (Automatic Transmission
Only)
This display indicator shows the automatic transmission
shift lever selection.
NOTE:You must apply the brake before shifting from
PARK.
16. Odometer/Trip Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. U.S. federal regulations require that upon
transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the
purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been
driven. Therefore, if the odometer reading is changed
during repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of
the reading before and after the service so that the correct
mileage can be determined.
The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To
switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and
release the Trip Odometer button. To reset a trip odometer, display the desired trip odom-
eter to be reset then push and hold the button until the
display resets (approximately two seconds).
Vehicle Warning Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, messages such as
“door” (indicates that a door(s) may be ajar), “hood” (if
the hood is open or ajar, on vehicles with remote start),
“gASCAP” (indicates that your gas cap is possibly loose
or damaged), “Low Tire” (indicates low tire pressure),
\6CHANgE OIL” (indicates that the engine oil should be
changed), “LoWASH” (low washer fluid), and “noFUSE”
(indicates that the IOD fuse is removed from the Inte-
grated Power Module), will display in the odometer.
NOTE:
There is also an engine hour function. This
indicates the total number of hours the engine has been
running. To display the engine hours perform the follow-
ing: Place the ignition in RUN, but do not start the
engine. With the odometer value displayed, hold the trip
166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message
after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched-
uled oil change is performed by someone other than your
dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Odometer/Trip Odometer” under “In-
strument Cluster Description” in Section 4 of this.
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 and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 383
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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
420 INDEX