2011 Ram 1500 maintenance

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 546
Adding Fuel ........................... 452
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 133
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 536
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 538
Air Conditioning ........................ 291
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 291
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............538,539
Air Conditioning System .............291,295,538
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 302
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 416,424
Airbag .............................. 53,62
Airbag Deployment ....................... 63
Airbag Light ..................... 61,65,83,224
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 64
Airbag, Side .......................... 59,62
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........56,59,62
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alarm Light ........................... 214 Alarm System (Security Alarm)
............... 18
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 271
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 395
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 225
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ........................ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............545,580
Disposal ........................... 547
Appearance Care ........................ 557
Ashtray ............................... 166
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 94
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 30
Automatic Headlights .................... 123
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 295
Automatic Transmission ................... 313
Adding Fluid ....................... 556
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Caps, FillerOil (Engine) ........................ 534
Power Steering ...................... 391
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 547
Car Washes ............................ 558
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............82,447
Cargo Light ............................ 126
Cellular Phone ....................... 101,290
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 575
Center Lap Belts ......................... 48
Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ 174
Certification Label ....................... 453
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 407
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............223,530
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 82
Checks, Safety ........................... 82
Child Restraint ........................ 67,68
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............72,76Child Seat
............................ 68,74
Cigar Lighter ........................... 166
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 560
Climate Control ......................... 290
Clock ............................. 250,260
Cold Weather Operation ................... 310
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 290
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 419
Compass .............................. 240
Compass Calibration ..................... 241
Compass Variance ....................... 241
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 237
Connector UCI ........................... 274,280
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....274,280
Conserving Fuel ...................... 235,237
Console, Overhead ....................... 150
Contract, Service ........................ 607
616 INDEX

Dual Rear Wheels..................... 429,507
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 286
E-85 Fuel ............................. 448
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 180
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 162
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 395
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 395
Brake Assist System ................... 396
Electronic Stability Program ............. 400
Traction Control System ................ 396
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ............... 318
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 134
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 400
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 147,227
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........329,336
Emergency Brake ........................ 392 Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 514
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 491
Jump Starting ....................... 510
Tow Hooks ......................... 515
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 530
Engine .......................... 526,527,528
Air Cleaner ......................... 536
Block Heater ........................ 311
Break-In Recommendations .............. 81
Compartment Identification ........526,527,528
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................. 582
Exhaust Gas Caution ................82,447
Flooded, Starting ..................... 310
Fuel Requirements .................... 580
Jump Starting ....................... 510
Multi-Displacement ................... 392
Oil ......................... 533,580,582
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 534
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Oil Selection..................... 534,580
Oil Synthetic ........................ 535
Temperature Gauge ................... 210
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 63
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 444
Event Data Recorder ...................... 66
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 82,447
Exhaust System ....................... 82,541
Exterior Lighting ........................ 123
Exterior Lights .......................... 85
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 536
Engine Oil ....................... 535,582
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 535
Flashers Turn Signal .................... 85,128,210
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 509 Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range ...................... 451
Engine Oil ......................... 450
Fuel Requirements ................. 448,449
Maintenance ........................ 451
Replacement Parts .................... 451
Starting ........................... 450
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 310
Fluid Capacities ......................... 580
Fluid Leaks ............................. 86
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 556
Brake ............................. 551
Power Steering ...................... 391
Fluid, Brake ........................... 583
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 582
Fog Lights ....................... 124,225,573
Fold Flat Load Floor ..................... 181
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 325
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Tires .............................. 411
Locks ................................. 29
Automatic Door ...................... 30
Child Protection ...................... 33
Door .............................. 29
Power Door ......................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 430
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 72
Lubrication, Body ....................... 539
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 536
Maintenance Procedures ................... 532
Maintenance Schedule .................... 586
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ..... 530
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check .................... 554
Lubricant Selection ................... 583
Manual, Service ......................... 609 Memory Seat
........................... 116
Methanol ............................. 444
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 237
Mirrors ................................ 93
Automatic Dimming ................... 94
Electric Powered ...................... 96
Heated ............................. 99
Memory ........................... 116
Outside ............................ 95
Rearview ........................... 93
Trailer Towing ....................... 100
Mode Fuel Saver ....................... 235,237
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 430
Mopar Parts ......................... 531,608
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 444
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 392
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 127
624 INDEX

Reclining Rear Seats...................... 110
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 66
Recreational Towing ...................... 478
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral(N) . . . 481,483
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ...................... 482,486
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 444
Refrigerant ............................ 539
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 51
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 288
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 531
Replacement Tires ....................... 423
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 608
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........217,235Restraint, Head
......................... 114
Restraints, Child ....................... 67,74
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 38
Rotation, Tires .......................... 428
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 83
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 85
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 608
Safety Information, Tire ................... 406
Safety Tips ............................. 82
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 82
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 271
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 586
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 562
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 51
Seat Belts .......................... 38,39,83
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 47
And Pregnant Women .................. 52
Child Restraint ..................... 67,70
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Trailer Towing.......................... 456
Cooling System Tips .................. 473
Hitches ............................ 460
Minimum Requirements ................ 463
Mirrors ............................ 100
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 462
Wiring ............................ 470
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 461
Trailer Weight .......................... 461
Transfer Case ........................... 554
Electronically Shifted ...............329,336
Fluid ............................. 583
Transmission ........................... 313
Automatic .................... 313,318,554
Fluid ............................. 583
Maintenance ........................ 554
Shifting ........................... 312
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24 Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)
.................... 20
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 152
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 422
Trip Odometer ....................... 214,215
Turn Signals ................... 128,210,571,573
UCI Connector ....................... 274,280
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 101
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 611
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)
Connector .......................... 274,280
Universal Transmitter ..................... 152
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 47
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ............... 196
Variance, Compass ....................... 241
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 7
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