2011 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab engine

Break-In Recommendations................ 72
Compartment Identification ............... 381
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 427
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 74,325
Flooded, Starting ...................... 266
Jump Starting ......................... 370
Oil .............................. 386,427
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 387
Oil Selection .......................... 387
Oil Synthetic ......................... 388
Temperature Gauge .................... 180
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 56
Exhaust Gas Caution ................74,325,394
Exhaust System ....................... 74,394
Exterior Lighting ........................ 139
Exterior Lights .......................... 75
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 388 Engine Fuel
.......................... 427
Engine Oil ........................ 388,427
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 388
Flashers Turn Signal ...................... 75,144,180
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 369
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 266
Fluid, Brake ........................... 428
Fluid Capacities ......................... 426
Fluid Leaks ............................. 76
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 407
Brake .............................. 402
Power Steering ........................ 292
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 427
Fog Lights ....................... 140,191,422
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 277
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 358
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 374
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Headlights............................ 420
Automatic ........................... 139
Cleaning ............................ 412
High Beam .......................... 145
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 145
Lights On Reminder .................... 143
Passing ............................. 144
Switch .............................. 139
Heated Mirrors ....................... 85,170
Heated Seats ........................... 129
Heater ............................... 249
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 267
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 145
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 333
Hoisting .............................. 370
Hood Release .......................... 136
Hub Caps ............................. 365 Ignition
............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 61,62
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 317
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 194
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 81
Instrument Cluster .................... 178,180
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 177
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 413
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 414
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ............. 338
Interior Appearance Care .................. 412
Interior Lights .......................... 141
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 146
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... 160
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Jack Location........................... 358
Jump Starting .......................... 370
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 51
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 144
Lane Change Assist ...................... 144
Lap Belts .............................. 47
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 38
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .............................. 64
Latches ................................ 75
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 76 Life of Tires
............................ 314
Light Bulbs ............................. 75
Lights .............................. 75,138
Airbag ...................... 51,55,59,75,191
Alarm .............................. 183
Anti-Lock ........................... 191
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 296
Automatic Headlights ................... 139
Brake Warning ........................ 188
Bulb Replacement ...................... 420
Cap Top Clearance ..................... 424
Cargo .............................. 142
Center Mounted Stop ................... 423
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 190
Courtesy/Reading ..................... 154
Daytime Running ...................... 143
Exterior .............................. 75
Fog .......................... 140,191,422
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 280
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INDEX 465

Hazard Warning Flasher................. 358
Headlights ........................... 139
High Beam ........................ 145,187
High Beam Indicator .................... 187
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 145
Illuminated Entry ....................... 19
Instrument Cluster ..................... 180
Interior .......................... 141,154
Lights On Reminder .................... 143
Low Fuel ............................ 187
Oil Pressure .......................... 189
Passing ............................. 144
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 193
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 183
Service ............................. 420
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 183
Transfer Case ......................... 280
Turn Signal ...................... 75,144,420
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 180Limited-Slip Differential
................287,405
Loading Vehicle ......................... 328
Tires ............................... 303
Locks ................................. 28
Child Protection ........................ 32
Door ................................ 28
Power Door ........................... 29
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 64
Lubrication, Body ....................... 392
Lug Nuts ........................... 364,366
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 389
Maintenance Procedures ................... 385
Maintenance Schedule .................430,432
Maintenance Schedules .................... 430
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ..... 383
Manual, Service ......................... 453
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Manual TransmissionFluid Level Check ..................... 405
Lubricant Selection ..................... 428
Memory Seat ........................... 132
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 201
Mirrors ................................ 81
Automatic Dimming ..................... 82
Electric Powered ....................... 84
Heated .............................. 85
Memory ............................ 132
Outside .............................. 82
Rearview ............................. 81
Trailer Towing ......................... 86
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Mopar Parts ......................... 384,452
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 143
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 72Occupant Restraints
................... 37,54,56
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................. 54
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 321
Odometer ............................. 183
Trip ................................ 183
Oil Change Indicator .................. 185,199
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............185,199
Oil, Engine ......................... 386,427
Capacity ............................ 426
Change Interval ....................... 386
Dipstick ............................. 386
Disposal ............................ 388
Filter ............................ 388,427
Filter Disposal ........................ 388
Identification Logo ..................... 387
Materials Added to ..................... 388
Pressure Gauge ....................... 183
Recommendation ...................... 387
Synthetic ............................ 388
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INDEX 467

Viscosity............................ 387
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............382,383
Operating Precautions .................... 382
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 82
Overdrive ............................. 274
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 274
Overhead Console ....................... 154
Overheating, Engine ...................... 181
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,453
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 292
Passing Light ........................... 144
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 148
Personal Settings ........................ 205
Pets .................................. 72
Pets, Transporting ........................ 72
Phone, Cellular .......................... 87 Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™)
.............. 87
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 303
Power Door Locks ........................... 29
Mirrors .............................. 84
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......156,160
Seats ............................... 127
Sliding Rear Window ................... 171
Steering .......................... 291,292
Windows ............................. 34
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 428
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 49
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 205
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 313
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......397,399
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 242
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Spark Plugs............................ 427
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 150
Speedometer ........................... 181
Starting ............................. 25,265
Automatic Transmission ................. 265
Engine Fails to Start .................... 266
Remote .............................. 25
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ............ 265
Steel Carcass Ply Tires .................... 310
Steering Power ........................... 291,292
Wheel, Heated ........................ 149
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 147
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 246
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ........... 166
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 259,419
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 419
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 317Synthetic Engine Oil
...................... 388
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 180
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 253
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 180
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .............64,68
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 147
Tip Start .............................. 266
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......303,317
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 301
Tire Markings .......................... 297
Tire Safety Information .................... 297
Tires ............................ 75,307,454
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 314
Air Pressure .......................... 307
Chains .............................. 317
Dual ............................ 320,366
General Information .................... 307
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INDEX 471