2011 Ram 1500 towing

120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s).
❏ Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
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144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the top row of spark plugs (4.7L Engine). **
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
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152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting
(2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
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Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 547
Cooling System ......................... 544
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 546
Coolant Capacity ..................... 580
Coolant Level .................... 544,548
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 547
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 544
Inspection .......................... 548
Points to Remember .................. 549
Pressure Cap ........................ 547
Radiator Cap ....................... 547
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....545,580,582
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 134
Cupholders ............................ 169
Customer Assistance ..................... 605
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 66
Daytime Running Lights ................... 127
Dealer Service .......................... 531 Defroster, Rear Window
................... 180
Defroster, Windshield ................84,293,299
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 130
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 365
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 556
Power Steering ...................... 391
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 518
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 547
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 152
Driving Off-Pavement ....................... 347
Off-Road .......................... 347
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................. 366
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 235
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Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 457
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 456
Guide, Body Builders ...................... 6
GVWR ............................... 454
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 101
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 366
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 491
Head Restraints ......................... 114
Headlights ............................ 571
Automatic ......................... 123
Cleaning ........................... 561
High Beam ......................... 129
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 129
Lights On Reminder .................. 127
Passing ............................ 128
Switch ............................ 123 Heated Mirrors
....................... 99,180
Heated Seats ........................... 104
Heater ............................... 291
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 311
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 129
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 460
Hoisting .............................. 510
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 152
Hood Release .......................... 120
Hub Caps ............................. 505
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................. 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 16
Infant Restraint ........................ 67,68
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 424
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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
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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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Tip Start.............................. 309
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...... 411,424
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 409
Tire Markings .......................... 406
Tire Safety Information .................... 406
Tires ............................ 85,415,611
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 422
Air Pressure ........................ 415
Chains ............................ 425
Compact Spare ...................... 419
Dual ........................... 429,507
General Information .................. 415
High Speed ......................... 417
Inflation Pressures .................... 416
Life of Tires ........................ 422
Load Capacity .................... 41 1,412
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 430
Pressure Warning Light ................ 221
Quality Grading ..................... 611 Radial
............................ 418
Replacement ........................ 423
Rotation ........................... 428
Safety .......................... 406,415
Sizes ............................. 407
Snow Tires ......................... 427
Spinning ........................... 421
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 422
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 462
Torque Converter Clutch ................318,324
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 515
Towing ............................ 456,518
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 518
Guide ............................. 461
Recreational ........................ 478
Weight ............................ 461
Traction .............................. 365
Traction Control ......................... 396
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 405
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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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